We are considering a virtual session for those who can not make it in person. If you are interested in either leading the session or attending please email us at bsbc19067@yahoo.com. Thank you! 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)
Community Outreach
Our Sangha continues to work to support our community
We are collecting donations for Synergy Project and Valley Youth House. There is a drop off box right as you walk in on the left.
The Synergy Project Wish List
Valley Youth House is currently accepting monetary donations and new gift in-kind 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.
New items in need:
-Diapers and infant formula. Diapers of all sizes
-Adult sized mens and womens underwear, long underwear too. All sizes
-Mens and women's deodorant-ramen
-Canned foods with pop tops
-Tents and tarps
-Handwarmers
-Single serve bags of chips, cookies, beef jerky, etc.
-Lysol wipes, hand wipes
-Bug spray
-Pillows
-Granola bars, snack crackers, pop tarts
-Garbage bags, paper towels
-Towels
-Portable phone chargers (purchase at 5 Below)
-Gift cards to places like Family Dollar, Subway, Wawa, Big Lots, Redners, Giant, Walmart, etc.
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.
