Sangha Festival Night And Mitra Ceremony

All members of the Sangha are invited to come to a Festival Night celebration of the important link between us and the Mahasangha of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.


On the full moon night in October, Friday October 26 at 6:30 we will gather for a festive puja, a mitra ceremony for Abbey Stevens and a pot luck dessert. It is traditional on this date for existing mitras to have the opportunity to reconfirm their commitment as well, though, as with all forms of practice, is not required.

Red is the traditional color of the sangha, representing the metta that flows among us. If you wish, wear an article of red clothing or bring an offering of red flowers or candles. You are also encouraged to bring pictures of buddhas, bodhisattvas or regular human beings with whom you experience Sangha as a refuge to place upon the shrine.

Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions or would like to help out with the shrine, cleaning or other things, please call Varada at 675-8978

Sangha Night

The first Wednesday of every month is led by Sarah. On those Sangha Nights we will be spending part of the evening listening to a talk by an Order Member in the Western Buddhist Order, then we will reflect quietly in meditation followed by a period of open conversation. Please come and share in the beauty of shared practice.
This particular Wednesday evening program is most appropriate for newcomers to meditation, buddhist practice or the FWBO. But please feel free to attend any Wednesday of the month.

The following Wednesday Sangha Nights of the month are lead by Chris. These evenings will continue with a study of Reginald Ray's Secret of the Vajra World until October 17th. The group will then commence with a 4 week meditation intensive, starting Oct 24, that will focus on reinvigorating our practice. We will then begin a study of Mark Epstein's book Open to Desire.

Sangha Nights are each Wednesday from 7 to 9pm at the Center (540 South 2nd West).