News & Happenings in the Community
The following items highlight some extra “happenings” going on by the Kingfisher community as a whole.
(March 2024) After a little hiatus, our Deepening the Practice group is back! Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming days and times. Are you interested in learning more about the Buddhist teachings and practices? Please join us as we gather to read and discuss Sutras, chants, practice Touching the Earth, recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, and other practices in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. If you have a copy of the book Chanting From the Heart, please bring it. Don’t worry if you don’t!
Ceremony for the Deceased Saturday, April 6 at 3 pm Please join us for a ceremony to honor our deceased loved ones. It will be held at Dorothy’s home followed by a potluck supper. If you are honoring someone, please let Starr (StarrRegan@aol.com) know so she can give you further information. All are welcome! If you plan to attend, it is important to contact Dorothy so we can prepare the space. Please also let Dorothy (dorovie@aol.com) know what you are bringing for the potluck so we can provide a balanced meal. A list of your dish’s ingredients should be provided for the…
A Day of Mindfulness: “Embracing Awe” May 11, 10-3 pmAt the UU Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 (Google Directions) Please join us for a special day of mindfulness with Dharma teacher John Bell. The theme for the day will be “Embracing Awe.” More details will be forthcoming. Please RSVP to Tamara (tcgeveci@gmail.com) if you are planning on attending.
(April 2023) There have been changes to the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings. Please see the revised text on the Plum Village website here: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-14-mindfulness-trainings/
Facilitating Sits on Zoom Guidelines for facilitating Kingfisher Sangha sits on Zoom are now available. They are general enough so they can be utilized by all five gatherings and offer support to all who facilitate. …
Community Meeting Minutes Community Meeting Minutes are available for any Sangha member to review. If you wish to have a copy of the previous meeting minutes please ask Tamara – tcgeveci@gmail.com; Brett – bbartow@nycap.rr.com ; Melissa – med627@gmail.com; Starr…
