What is a “sit”?
A “sit” is our weekly group meditation gathering. We come together, either in-person or virtually via Zoom, to practice mindfulness in community. The gathering typically includes a period of silent sitting, a Dharma reading, and time for reflection or sharing.
You do not need any prior experience. We offer gentle guidance and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Community Sits
Kingfisher Sangha offers many opportunities for us to gather for group meditation — what we call a sit.
Our Kingfisher sits typically follow this format:
A period of sitting meditation.
A period of walking meditation (if in person).
One or two readings from Thich Nhat Hanh or other mindfulness teachers in the Plum Village tradition.
Time for personal sharing.
Dedication of the practice (short closing prayer or aspiration).
Everyone is welcome to attend any of these sits, which are open to the public.
If you are new to our Sangha, please download this free PDF to get to know who we are and what it means to be “a Buddhist community that meets in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.”
Download our Welcome Packet (PDF) here.
Dates, Times, and Locations
of our Kingfisher Sangha sits
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DAILY: Weekday Morning Meditation
7:30-8:00 AM
Linda Anderson is one of the facilitators of a weekday morning meditation, Mondays through Fridays from 7:30-8:00 am, which includes 15 minutes of guided meditation and 15 minutes of silent meditation. It is entirely on Zoom. Come as often as you wish. Contact Linda at revlin23@gmail.com for more information.
We offer the Zoom link in our bi-monthly email newsletter. You can sign up to receive the email newsletter by entering your email here.
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SUNDAYS: Kingfisher South
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Meetings for Kingfisher South are now hybrid: both in person and on Zoom every week. In-person sessions are at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady. Our meeting place is handicap accessible. All are welcome. If you arrive after 4:45, make your way around the building to the right and you will find another entrance directly into the Fireplace Room. Please contact Tamara at tcgeveci@gmail.com for more information.
We offer the Zoom link in our bi-monthly email newsletter. You can sign up to receive the email newsletter by entering your email here.
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TUESDAYS: Kingfisher North
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Via Zoom every week. Contact Shannon at shanoid129@yahoo.com for more information.
We offer the Zoom link in our bi-monthly email newsletter. You can sign up to receive the email newsletter by entering your email here.
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THURSDAYS: Kingfisher Sun
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Via Zoom every week. Contact Starr at starrregan@aol.com for more information.
We offer the Zoom link in our bi-monthly email newsletter. You can sign up to receive the email newsletter by entering your email here.
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SATURDAYS: Kingfisher Village
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom every week. Contact Melissa at med627@gmail.com for more information
We offer the Zoom link in our bi-monthly email newsletter. You can sign up to receive the email newsletter by entering your email here.
Helpful Meditation Resources
Whether you’re just beginning your meditation journey or have been practicing for years, these resources offer gentle guidance and inspiration. They provide simple, practical instruction in both sitting and walking meditation, rooted in the Plum Village tradition.