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. Dear Sangha, Join us for silent meditation, a Dharma talk with Lee, and discussion on forgiveness as a practice, both on and off the cushion starting at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 17. We’ll explore how metta (loving-kindness) practice can support forgiveness and help us see more clearly. Though the Buddha did not prescribe forgiveness...
5 days ago • 5 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This Saturday, October 3, we will meet for a meditation and dhamma talk in person and online at 10:30 am. John will talk about the three major forms of Buddhist mediation and their relationship to each other. Join us online by clicking below: Join us online TONIGHT Buddhadharma and Parenting Group An invite from Catherine...
18 days ago • 6 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This Saturday, September 29, due to anticipated flooding conditions, we will meet for a Simple Sit online only at 10:30 am. Following the sit, Dave McCoy will lead a discussion on Healing the Divide; Dealing with Toxicity. Join us online by clicking below: Join us online When We Listen for the Passing of Time There was...
25 days ago • 5 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This week on Saturday, September 19, we meet both on line at our web site and in person at the New Haven free public library main branch from 10:30 am to Noon with Lee. We will support each other in silent meditation and share a dharma talk and conversation about the benefits of karma and living an ethical life as they...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
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. This Saturday, September 12, from 10:30 am to Noon, we will meet for meditation, small group discussion and a dhamma talk by Joy Burns on, “Lantern Flies, The Three Characteristics, and EcoDharma.” Join us in person at the New Haven Free Public Library or online by clicking below: Join us online SUNRISE SIT Planned for Friday, September...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This Saturday, September 5, from 10:30 am to Noon, we will meet online. There will be a break and time for a discussion. NHFPL will observe the Labor Day weekend September 5 - September 7. Join us online by clicking below: Join us online Sunrise Meditation, Friday 9/3, 6 - 7 am On Friday, there will be a Sunrise Simple Sit...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
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. 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: Join us online Silence By Langston Hughes I catch the patternOf your silenceBefore you speak. I do not needTo hear a word. In your silenceEvery tone I seeIs heard. - Don't forget to take the Elm...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This Saturday, August 22, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, we will meet for a Simple Sit meditation. Join us online by clicking below: Join us online Natural Great Peace Rest in natural great peace this exhausted mind,Beaten helpless by karma and neurotic thoughts,Like the relentless fury of the pounding wavesIn the infinite ocean...
2 months ago • 2 min read
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. Dear Sangha, This Saturday, August 15, from 10:30 am to Noon, we will meet for a Simple Sit meditation. Join us in person at the New Haven Free Public Library or online by clicking below: Join us online SUNRISE SIT MAILING LIST If you’d like to receive notifications about upcoming sunrise sits, please click below to add your name to our...
2 months ago • 3 min read