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We are a Theravada Buddhist community based in New Haven, Connecticut that seeks to create an inclusive space for all to learn about and practice meditation. |
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Dear Sangha,
This Saturday, August 29, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, we will meet online for a Simple Sit meditation.
Join us by clicking below:
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Silence
By Langston Hughes
I catch the pattern
Of your silence
Before you speak.
I do not need
To hear a word.
In your silence
Every tone I see
Is heard.
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Welcome New Subscribers!
Thank you for joining us:
Kim, Terri, Eric, Mia, Auricle61, Lois & Jean
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Buddhist Parenting: How to Raise Mindful and Compassionate Children |
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Buddhist parenting invites us to
slow down, tune in, and lead
With awareness. It’s not a set of
strict rules—but a way of being.
What this means is, it shifts our
focus to one of intentional
parenting. It becomes less about
controlling behavior. And more
about nurturing Buddhist
principles like compassion,
patience, and mindfulness.
This is the essence of parenting with
Buddhist values—gentle and
rooted in presence.
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*A piece by Birge Harrison
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ECI Online Sits
Sunday Sit at 7:30 am
- Community meditation
- Sunday, 7:30–8:30am
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Weekday Morning Sit
- Community meditation
- Monday through Friday, 7:30–8:30am
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September Saturday Sits
September 5: Online Simple Sit
September 12: with Joy
September 19: with Lee
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Sangha NOTES
Dana
Dana, the practice of generosity, supports teachers in continuing practice and the lineage of Buddhist teachings. If you benefit from these practices and from this community, please consider supporting us. Dana is currently used to support our website, arrange visiting dhamma teachers, help to feed the New Haven community in need, and support the New Haven Free Public Library in gratitude for their generosity in providing our Saturday meeting space.
The easiest way to contribute is through this link where you can make a donation via Venmo or with a credit or debit card (via PayPal, no account required). Alternatively, if you want to send a check, please address it to:
Elm Community Insight
PO Box 6195
40 Putnam Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
Volunteering
We are seeking volunteers to assist with future Saturday Sangha meetings, including setting up, greeting visitors, and providing technical support at the Library. One way to help is to arrive early at the Library (~10:10 am) to help set up the room for Saturday Sangha. Thank you!
Community Resources
Melanie Stengel is the Sangha's Goodwill Ambassador: if have a need for concrete support (e.g., dog care, food, furniture moving) or emotional support (e.g., going through a hard time, would appreciate check-ins or visits), please reach out to her for coordination by clicking here: SanghaGoodwillAmbassador.
For supportive telephone conversation, warm lines are another resource. These phone lines are staffed by people with expertise in providing mutual aid. A list of Connecticut's warm lines is available here.
Our Community
Find more information about us, learn more about community meditation resources, or subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website at: elmcommunityinsight.org
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