Please consider printing and bringing your own copy, or having access on a mobile device, for discussion.
We also ask all participants to consider facilitating discussion on an upcoming module. If you would like to facilitate, let one of the next meditation or discussion leader's know!
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.
Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement
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. To get involved, one can visit their website at www.bcicrr.org/get-involved
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. Gift cards to places like Family Dollar, Subway, Wawa, Big Lots, Redners, Giant, Walmart 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.
