Stony Brook Sangha

Sharing our journey to a slow, intentional life.

We use the blog to share readings and news about upcoming events.

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  • Online Only 8/8/26

    Due to some work being done at the Fellowship this coming Saturday (August 8, 2026), our Sangha will be held online only. We will resume in-person meeting the following week (August 15).

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  • Canopy walkway

    Built in the early 1990’s for scientists to study epiphytes, the canopy walkway is a series of suspension bridges that rise to a height of…

  • The Amazon

    In the Amazon everything depends on the river. River people live in poverty by our standards but Cesar, who grew up on the river, says…

  • Peru – people

    Traditional and modern — Peru seems to be a blend of both. The country depends on tourism and so in tourist areas people wear traditional…

  • Peru – food

    Peruvians pride themselves on their cuisine, which they say is the best in South America. Based on corn, potatoes, (white, red, purple, yellow, and pink),…

● About US
The face of a stone statue of the Buddha. Visible in the distance behind it are greens of trees and blue sky.

We are a community in the Plum Village tradition. 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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