Our group size varies from 3 - 10 members each week. We have members that have been meditating for years and others that are just starting.
The Sangha meets weekly at 11:00 am each Sunday. The agenda for the meeting is:
Short chant
25 minute silent meditation
Walking meditation (approx 5 minutes)
Dharma talk (normally audio CD, occasionally video or a reading)
5 minute silent meditation
2 minute stretch break
Dharma discussion
Tea
The Sangha starts promptly at 11:00 am. If you come late, that is fine, just enter and join the silent meditation (please be quiet as possible). The Dharma talks are about 45+/- minutes, people can leave prior to the Dharma talk if they need to.
All new members will need to come early so that we can start at on time, please come 15 minutes early. I will go over what we will be doing and give you a few pointers. It would be very helpful if you could let me know that you will be coming for your first visit by contacting me at newmember@nhsangha.org. When we have a new guest, I talk through what we will be doing and give directions during the Sangha meeting (there is no need to worry about what we will be doing).
There are a few extra cushions (zafus) and mats (zabutons) and one bench. I recommend bringing your own mat and cushion if you can.
I would suggest signing up for our email list so that you can be notified of schedule updates.