Taking refuge in the Buddha, we learn to transform anger into compassion;
Taking refuge in the Dharma, we learn to transform delusion into wisdom;
Taking refuge in the Sangha, we learn to transform desire into generosity.
Upcoming Schedule
Join us every Monday at 7PM for Meditation followed by Discussion at 8PM - EST!
7PM - Meditation (Group meditation session)
8PM - Dharma (Discussion, Study & Socializing)
We are continuing our study of Andrew Olendzki’s Integrated Dharma Program. We will review last week’s text, and read and discuss this week’s lesson: Healthy and Unhealthy Roots
(scroll to the right to move ahead to April, you'll see the right arrow by the dates; Just enter your name if it's not listed and select 1 of 3 spots--setup, lead meditation, lead discussion denoted by the times)
We are so grateful to have a sangha and appreciate everyone's participation! Dear Sangha Members,
We vow to go through our meetings in a spirit of togetherness as we review all ideas and consolidate them to reach a harmonious understanding or consensus. We vow to use the methods of loving speech and deep listening in order to bring about the success of this meeting as an offering to the Three Jewels. We vow not to hesitate to share our ideas and insights but also vow not to say anything when the feeling of irritation is present in us. We are resolutely determined not to allow tension to build up in this meeting. If any one of us senses the start of tension, we will stop immediately and practice Beginning Anew right away so as to re-establish an atmosphere of togetherness and harmony. (from Joyfully Together)
Volunteer & Community Outreach
Our Sangha continues to work to support our community and beyond
Volunteer: Semi-Annual Road Cleanup The Spring Road Clean Up will be Sat. May 21th 10am until 12pm (Rain Date Sun. May 22nd 10 to 12). This year as the Spring Skies have opened up to some glorious sunny weather we have an opportunity to help our own local streets more attractive, less cluttered. Take part in our community service project and enjoy time with Sangha members and friends. Our Sangha has been responsible for cleaning this stretch of road for more than 15 years. Even during most of covid times we’ve joined in community for some social distanced and responsible fun! It is a time to get to know other sangha members and supporters at a deeper level. Connect with people and with the environment. We will meet in the Levittown Library at 7311 New Falls Rd, Levittown, PA 19055. Pick up tools and safety vests will be provided, bring some water to drink and a pair of gloves although we do have some of those as well. Back during 2018, Lina Blanchet, who has attended her, wrote an article for Lion’s Roar magazine on her experiences during a previous cleanup with us. Please feel free to visit that page at: https://www.lionsroar.com/author/lina-blanchet/
BSBC has decided to join in an effort to support one or more Afghan families to be located in Bucks County. Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement (BCICRR) is a group of individuals from local religious organizations (Christian, Jewish, Muslim) who have supported two Syrian families since 2016. A new coalition has been organized that will be an expansion of BCICRR.
There is a mechanism for getting connected and involved. One can visit the website of BCICRR https://bcicrr.wildapricot.org/ and then click on LINK to go to a questionnaire that lists various volunteer tasks and how to get engaged in the process of joining the coalition. You can see that they are organizing teams to focus on such immediate needs as apartment hunting and collecting household furnishings, etc. Additional teams are being formed to provide such services an English/Afghan language translator team, an assistance with transportation team, a medical/dental liaison team, a legal issues/immigration issues team, a public assistance liaison team, an English as a second language tutoring team, a child care team, and someone to coordinate with each family.
We continue to collect monetary donations for Synergy Project and Valley Youth House.
The Synergy Project Wish List
Valley Youth House is currently accepting monetary donations and gift card donations for The Synergy Project: Street Outreach Program–designed to help runaway, homeless, nomadic and street youth age 21 and under, The Synergy Project, began in Bucks County and eventually grew to include the Allentown, Philadelphia, and Dauphin County areas. The program offers survival supplies, peer support, informal counseling, information and referral service and assistance to get youth off of the streets, if desired. Last year, The Synergy Project served 1,659 youth.
Monetary or Gift cards to places like Family Dollar, Subway, Wawa, Big Lots, Redners, Giant, Walmart, etc are excellent ideas for this charity.
Supporting Our Sangha: Dana
The Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County offers our programs, retreats, and weekly meetings through the volunteer efforts of our members. We rely on your weekly donations (dana) to pay our rent and provide various offerings.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Please, consider supporting us at a level that is most comfortable for you, and know that you can make a contribution by check at any time in-person or online using the Paypal button.
All are welcome, regardless of ability to contribute. May your practice be steadfast, and thank you for being a part of the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County.
