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Happy Earth Day (yesterday- April 22)
You may like to learn more about the Earth Holder Community -Practicing mindfully to apply Thay’s teachings in order to protect our precious planet.
Dear Thay, dear Sangha,
You are invited to join Peach Blossom Sangha for our next gathering on this Sunday, April 26th from 5:00-6:30 PM EST.
This week's dharma reading: In Praise of Mother Earth
In Person Location: Red Clay Buddhist Meditation Community. Address: 3315 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
The Zoom link: Breathe and enter
Facilitator: Reagan and Kath
Bell Minder: Sarah Dasher
Zoom Minder: Maya
Upcoming readings and volunteer schedule
What's New-
GroupMe Pilot
Our CareTaking Council hopes to broaden sangha communication beyond emails. We are asking interested sangha members to join a trial of GroupMe. This Microsoft app, suggested by Reagan, has a bunch of neat options- event announcements, live chats about events. We are thinking of a 3 month trial to see what people think. This would be in addition to weekly newsletter email not a replacement. It is free and requires a download and simple sign up. If you would like to help sangha and to try this out, we will go live with announcements soon and review about August 1. Link to join "Peach Blossom Sangha Friends" on GroupMe is HERE
April 21 CareTaking Council Meeting Held
Our CTC is here to support sangha. Here are topics discussed this month. Please contact a CTC member for details, ideas, and any questions.
Preparing for May 17th sangha planning meeting
How to help sanga friends feel welcome and comfortable serving as bell minder, facilitator, or Zoom Minder
Upcoming Community service event May 30th at Nicholas House
Update on fundraiser Community Cookbook
Expanding musical options but providing songbook with cover information
Idea of Day or Mindfulness in Fall 2026-plan sangha discussion on interest
How to help with hall clean-up periodically
GroupMe pilot
Sangha Library Refresh
Offering Sangha Tea social time with shortened dharma sharing once monthly
Offering Firebuilding sessions- an international sangha initiative happening in May
Wednesday Book Study
Our Red Clay friends have extended an invitation to Peach Blossom sangha to join a book study and discussion on--
Calm in the Storm: Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious World
This is a very helpful and beautiful book written by the abbot of Upper Hamlet at Plum Village- Brother Chan Phap Huu and Jo Confino (Co-hosts of The Way Out is In podcast). I recommend it! BTW- You don't need to have read the book to join this event. The event starts at 7:30 PM with 30 minutes of sitting meditation and followed by an 8:00-9:00 PM discussion.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Zoom only)
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Zoom only)
Going As a River, Going as a Sangha
When: Saturday, May 2nd.
Trail: East Palisades Trail (part of National Park Service/ Whitewater Creek Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area)
Link to a flyer with details (directions, parking, meeting point, suggested reading)
Thank you Maya for organizing and scouting out the trails.
We welcome your suggestions and questions. You may like to email back or use this feedback form.
Quick Reference to Plum Village Tradition Morning Meditation Opportunities
Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-7:40 AM
Morning Meditation with sangha friends offered by the Winston Salem NC Sangha
Monday-Friday at 6:30-7:00 AM
Morning Meditation with sangha friends offered by Breathing Heart Sangha
Please Note: Breathing Heart Sangha, an online sangha, also meets on alternating Saturday and Sunday Mornings from 9:00-10:30 AM. Contact Suzanne for details.
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