Pagoda Phat Hue presents: Sangha Evening, Cafe Siddhartha
Thursday, Nov. 5, saw the grand opening of Cafe Siddhartha, the sister project to Sangha Evening, which was held for the first time ever at Pagoda Phat Hue. The entrance of the Pagoda was transformed into a cosy tea house, a meeting place for the sangha, lay community and friends of friends. Read on to find more news concerning the next Sangha Evening, and Cafe Siddhartha!
The evening itself was a great success! More than 60
friends and friends of friends showed up at the Pagoda, as well as other interested parties who were at the Pagoda for the first time. All these people experienced a relaxing, cosy, interesting and tasty evening in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Well-being was ensured with cookies, cakes, tea and coffee. Antonia and Phuong offered fresh-made waffels, which was followed by a lecture on sympathy and harmony by a visiting Tibetan monk (a Geshe) in the Buddha Hall, which seemed to inspire all.
All present seemed glad that the evening took place, and many sangha members expressed a desire to help with future Sangha Evenings, and Cafe Siddhartha. Some also expressed a desire for Sangha Evenings without lectures or programs, where people could come and simply be together, experience the community, and get to know each other.
Out of the evening arose another beautiful idea. The Ven. Bhante Punnaratana will be available during future Sangha Evenings to answer questions, discuss Buddhist practice, and guide meditations in the Buddha Hall.
Our wishes for this and future Sangha Evenings is for the ordained and lay sangha to grow from all sides and mutually support and inspire itself.
Next Sangha Evening & Cafe Siddhartha: Monday, Dec. 7
A note: we are planning on hosting Sangha Evening and Cafe Siddhartha on the second Monday of each month, at the Pagoda, between 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to help set up is cordially welcome:
We are also grateful for any tea or dessert donations for the evening, or other surprises, which can be offered to the community during Sangha Evening.
As always, we look forward to seeing you!
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