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In the early hours of Thursday, the 23rd of January, the oldest building of Lower Hamlet went up in flames. Thanks to the buddhas and bodhisattvas, one sister woke up and nine sisters asleep on the upper floor were able to get out just in time. The Purple Cloud building is more than just a… Continue reading Lower Hamlet Seeks Support After Fire

Kingfisher Sangha is pleased to offer many options for giving back to our local and Plum Village communities this year. The sangha plans to give from sangha funds (details below), and there are opportunities for individual giving as well. Giving is never required but is always welcome if you are able to do so. 1.      Collection… Continue reading Opportunities for Holiday Giving (2024)

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… Continue reading Day of Mindfulness: Embracing Awe

(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… Continue reading Deepening the Practice is back!

Kingfisher Sangha is offering a Day of Mindfulness on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 am – 3:30 pm at the UU Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady. The focus for the day is Everyday Mindfulness: Finding Freedom Right Where You Are, with dharma teacher, Bruce Nichols. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and get… Continue reading A Day of Mindfulness: Finding Freedom

The experience of the incarceration of their beloved son has led Barb and Tom Maier to propose the formation of an exploratory group to expand awareness of this country’s criminalization of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness live under conditions that worsen their illnesses: no daylight or exercise,… Continue reading Exploratory Group: Incarceration and Mental Health

(July 2023) Last Saturday’s fundraiser/picnic was another huge success — about 30 of us including families!  A very warm Thank You to all who attended for your good cheer, yummy food, helpful assistance, and for your generous donation to our beloved sangha.   There is still time to donate if you were unable to attend the picnic:  Please… Continue reading Third Annual Fundraiser/Picnic: Thank you!

(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/

Dear Sangha Family, It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear Sangha sister, Anne Schott, transitioned from this life on April 2nd.  Anne was a long time Sangha member who sat regularly with Kingfisher South.  Her peaceful presence and deep, wise sharing will be greatly missed. She was a true Dharma sister on… Continue reading With great sadness we announce that our dear Sangha Sister Anne Schott has transitioned from this life.

Thich Nhat Hanh October 11, 1926 – January 22, 2022 With a deep and mindful breath, we announce that our beloved teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam, at 00:00hrs on 22nd January, 2022, at the age of 95. We invite you to take a few… Continue reading Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away.