Welcome to the Stony Brook Buddhist Sangha,
a Long Island NY Sangha, inspired by the teachings of Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
We meet to sit and share every Saturday 9:00 from 9am to 10:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY.
- All are welcome to attend
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so that we can begin meditation peacefully on time.
- Those who cannot attend in person are invited to join us via Zoom
- For the Zoom link, or if you have any other questions, please contact Linda at 845-706-7944 or Revlin23@gmail.com
You can find also find us on Facebook: Stony Brook Buddhist Sangha
Linda (True Path of Peace) is an ordained Order of Interbeing member. She was ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh on August 15, 2005.
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Stony Brook Sangha 
I am a graduate student in Stony brook university who live on campus, so could I ask if there is a ride from your place school to on Saturday morning ?
Yes, we can find a ride for you. Where on campus are you? We are quite close to the campus.
Thank you for your reply, I am living in Chapin, which is near the Stonybrook hospital
We will pick you up on Saturday mornings if you can tell us that you plan to attend by Friday morning. This is so that we can give ourselves enough time to come and get you.
Hello, does this group have lessons for Buddhism in English?
This group is conducted in English. We meditate, have a dharma presentation and dharma sharing.
Hello does this center have a residential living? Or student, practice?
Hi– this is not a residential center. Members of the sangha meet on Saturday mornings at 9am to practice. You are most welcome to join us. Linda
Is this group still active?
Yes, the group meets 9am on Saturday mornings, 380 Nicolls Rd in East Setauket.
Gassho
Is the sangha meeting tomorrow morning in Stony Brook?
Susan
Yes — every Saturday at 9am. We look forward to meeting you. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Rd Setauket is where we meet.
Is that the main thing you do? I mean the mediation on Saturday?
Yes — every Saturday morning at 9am. Sitting, walking meditation and dharma sharing. You are most welcome to attend.
Is this group still active?
hello- is this still an active program?
Hello, I’m interested. Does the classes start on sat morning sept 2019 .
Yes , 9am every Saturday.
Do I need to register for Saturday?
Susan–
No need to register — just come 5-10 minutes before 9 and join us.
Hi,
Are children include in the Sat. morning meditation group?
Hi Bill– Thanks for your question about our sangha. Unfortunately, we have no provisions for children at our Saturday sits, unless the child is old enough to participate in the silent 30 min meditation, walking and dharma sharing.
Thank you very much for this morning. It is always uncomfortable (at least for me) to walk into new setting when you don’t know anyone, but I felt welcome and at ease immediately. I look forward to coming back soon.
Hello. I would very much like to attend your sangha’s meditation, but unfortunately I must work every Saturday. Are there any other days that you meet or events I might attend?
Hi
I would like to join the stonybrook sangha
i live in riverhead.Are you doing class online.
Is this Sangah still active with corona? If it’s virtual what is the information?
is the sangha doing anything on line
Do you plan on in-person meetings anytime soon?
The Fellowship where we meet is still closed, so we will stay on zoom.
Are there in person meetings happening?
Hi, Ani. I apologize for only seeing this now. We are meeting in person on Saturday mornings. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to ask – I promise to respond more quickly 😊