Welcome to the Hertford Sangha blog. We meet every Tuesday (details to the right) and the evening is broken down as follows:From 7.15 to 8.15 we introduce ourselves, explain one of the two meditations we practise and then sit in meditation for about half an hour. Don't worry if you've never done this before, we'll tell you what to do. You don't need to be a Buddhist to come for this, meditation is suitable for all people of all ages. If you have your own meditation cushion, please bring it along.
From 8.15 to 9.15 we'll explain the other meditation practise and then sit for about 20 minutes or so. We'll also discuss aspects of the Dharma which is the Buddha's teachings. If you're not a Buddhist, you're welcome to stay, but there is no obligation.
You are welcome to attend either, or both, sessions. Admission is free but a donation to help cover the cost of the room is always welcome.
We're a small, friendly group and we always welcome new people. If you're interested, please come along one evening and find out more.
8 comments:
Great to see the blog up and running. I'll be on holiday until 28 July and will try to make the following Tuesday after I get back. Peace and love.
Hi everyone,
I have just found your site after recently moving to Hertford. I'm off to Buddhafields East next week with my son and a friend. If any of you are going, I'd love the opportunity to say hello when there.Love and light Leah
Hi Leah, we'd love to see you on a Tuesday evening too if you can make it.
Hi Jason, thanks so much for your welcoming post. Buddhafield East was incredible; I'd really recommend it if you haven't already been. I would very much love to make a Tuesday evening, however it's not an option at the moment due to childcare, but assoon as I find a solution I'll come :)
Hello Jason,
I have been missing my Sangha in Nottingham since leaving last July. I haven't yet found another Sangha and am delighted to find your site. I found meditation quite difficult due to my nature lol but I miss dearly the magic that Buddhism bought into my life during my time in Nottingham. I am very out of practise, which displeases me.
I would love to pop in one Tuesday, would this be possible?
With Metta,
Kelly
Hi Kelly,
You are more than welcome to come along on any Tuesday evening. My good friend Rob leads the group and is there every week.
Don't be displeased about being out of practise, sometimes we just have to get on with life. It's all about doing the best you can given the circumstances.
Please come along whenever you can, we'd love to see you.
All the best,
Jason.
Hello Jason,
Thank You.
I will attend as of next week.
Does your Sangha have a Facebook group? I am often having to stay online for my University course and may not be able to make it to the group in person.
With metta 8)
Kelly
Hi Kelly,
No Facebook group (although maybe that's an interesting idea), but we do try and maintain this blog when necessary. And of course, you can always email us at hertfordsangha@aol.com and Rob will be more than happy to chat with you.
Good luck with your studies. Don't worry about not being able to make it in person, you gotta do what you gotta do :)
Jason.
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