Philadelphia Buddhist
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Sangha on a tour of
the University of Penn
Museum's Eastern
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The Mission of the Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County is: To Present, Teach and
Practice Buddhism, and To Provide Meditation Instruction and Community Service in a
Manner Consistent with the Teaching of the Buddha.
From the President: Building community, serving others, practicing and sharing the
Dharma made this past year a fruitful year one. Just look at a list of some of what went
on:
The lending library of Buddhist study material expanded and readership
increased.
We enjoyed teachings by Jeff Shore and Jeff Underhill.
Quality Liturgy books were printed and are in constant use.
We visited the University of Penn.’s Museum for a tour and lecture on Buddhist
history.
The group studying the book, One Year to Live, finished a rewarding year of
study.
There were spring and fall sessions of “An Intro. to Buddhism” drew over 60
people.
The Sangha participated in various Interfaith activities with other religious
traditions.
We participated in the Yardley Canal Clean up and continued our road clean up.
Weekly contributions were made to the Food Bank to help those in need.
We participated in two regional events. We were part of the annual Change Your
Mind Day which brings together Sangha’s from all over the Delaware Valley. Your Board
participated in the first Regional Buddhist Conference hosted by the Won Institute.
We adopted an inclusivity policy declaring that everyone whatever their origin,
gender identity, sexual orientation, faith and so on are welcome as full participants in
the Sangha.
A new tradition was born. Over tea, once a month someone shares their
spiritual journey. This has deepened our appreciation for one another
2004 watched as new people joined the Sangha adding their wisdom and labor
to its life.
These are the highlights of the past year. – built on the foundation of consistently
meditating and working together, supporting one another on this path.
March 2005, the Sangha adds Thursday evenings as a time of teaching and mediation.
The Introduction to Buddhism course is being retooled. And once a monthly, an evening
of “Buddhism in a Nutshell” will be offered to new comers.
A goal for 2005 is to grow more compassionate, become more awake and lovingly
embrace the participation and wisdom of each person that walks through our doors.
Two marks empower the Sangha’s success. One, the cohesiveness of those on the
Board and those working within the Sangha. There is a deep sense of respect,
deference, loyalty and unity. We move in the spirit of consensus understanding that in
our interdependence wisdom is a composite thing. Two, the warmth with which new
faces are welcomed. New faces bring the precious gifts of new ideas, energy and
visions. A hearty thanks to all of you who nurture these qualities among us!
As we walk the path, taking refuge in the Three Jewels, growing in compassion toward
one an other and all beings 2005 looks exciting!
-Dan Lee
President of the Board, 2004-2005
2003-2004 Board of Directors:
President: James Reis
Vice President: Dan Lee
Secretary: Judith Henderson
Assistant Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Jim Hild
Member-At-Large: Bill Regan
ongoing environmental projects.