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Interbeing Sangha of Kingston - Weekly Electronic Bulletin Issue #30 - February 15th, 2018

Interbeing Sangha
of Kingston

Weekly Meeting

Please join us for our next weekly gathering, taking place this Sunday, February 18th, for meditation and dharma sharing, 6:30pm at Unitarian Place (Kingston Unitarian Fellowship), 206 Concession Street.

Understanding Suffering

"Holding the suffering inside of us, we will come to understand the nature and the roots of that suffering. Understanding suffering always helps the energy of compassion to be born. And compassion is the kind of energy that can heal us, and heal the world."

-- Thich Nhat Hanh, Suffering Can Teach Us

Notice for Meeting

Special Room Setup

Please note that the sanctuary at KUF will be set up this week in advance for a special rental the following day. Be prepared for things to be a little different when you arrive. We may simply adapt around to the sanctuary setup, or end up re-locating for the evening to the RE space on the main floor. Thank you for understanding.

Online Course

Buddhist Scriptures

EdX, an online learning destination founded by Harvard University and MIT, is currently offering a free online course entitled Buddhism Through Its Scriptures. Learn at your own pace about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place, and experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically. Visit edX to enroll.

One Week Away

Sangha-led Service

Our sangha will lead Sunday morning service at Kingston Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, February 25th at 10:30 am. We will introduce our practice and Thay's teachings, exploring the common ground between our tradition and UUism. Sangha members will share reflections on Engaged Buddhism & Social Justice, TNH & Humanism, and the Unitarian "7th Principle" & Interbeing. Please join us to support and celebrate our community.

Seeking New Members

Bell Minders's Team

Our weekly mindfulness practice together depends upon having a group to rotate responsibilities for bell minding. Even "guest bell minders" are welcome, if you can only sign up for one or two dates. Please consider incorporating this into your practice, and an experienced bell minder mentor will be happy to help and support you. If interested, contact interbeingkingston@gmail.com.

Community Announcement

Sangha Member Seeking New Home

Sangha member Jane Owen (creator of our beautiful circle cloth and many lovely cushions!) is seeking your assistance. If you know anyone who has a place to rent or anyone looking for a roommate, please contact owenjane3@yahoo.ca.

Sunday at KUF

Mindful Connections

In her book Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection author and Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzburg writes, "The combination of realizing our distinctiveness along with our unity is seeing interdependence." This Sunday, February 18th at 10:30 am, Rev. Beckett Coppola explores the idea of mindful connections, in the moments when we are reaching out, and the moments when we are reaching in.

The Art of Stopping

"We have to learn the art of stopping - stopping our thinking, our habit energies, our forgetfulness, the strong emotions that rule us. When an emotion rushes through us like a storm, we have no peace. We turn on the TV and then we turn it off. We pick up a book and then we put it down. How can we stop this state of agitation? How How can we stop our fear, despair, anger, and craving? We can stop by practicing mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful smiling, and deep looking in order to understand. When we are mindful, touching deeply the present moment, the fruits are always understanding, acceptance, love, and the desire to relieve suffering and bring joy."

-- Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

Our sangha has two teams helping to share leadership and facilitation of our meetings. Our Bell Minders Team are mindful facilitators for our weekly gatherings, as well as retreats, taking beautiful care of our friends in the practice including the bell. Our Sangha Care Team facilitates sangha care meetings, plans retreats, minds our library and resources, and coordinates outreach. If you are interested in helping with either or both, contact interbeingkingston@gmail.com for more information.

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