Welcome to the
New Bern Buddhist Sangha
Our Philosophy
The New Bern Sangha is a lay led Buddhist community established in 2000. We draw from the teachings of many Buddhist masters. We believe the Buddhist teachings can help everyone negotiate life no matter what religion or spiritual path.
Where We Gather
NEW BERN SANGHA - 2nd TUESDAY at 5:30
Hosted by Stan Allen and Debora Wheeler, we meet at a home in the DeGraffenreid neighborhood at 5:30 p.m. Our gatherings include silent meditation and a Dharma discussion. We draw from the teachings of many Buddhist masters.
To get the address please email newbernsangha@gmail.com.
We also have additional practice opportunities:
MEDITATION CLASS EVERY WEDNESDAY at 11:30
We meet at the UUFNB located at 308 Meadows Street in New Bern NC at 11:30a.m. Molly Knazek leads a guided meditation and mindfulness talk for beginners and seasoned meditators. Email mollyknazek@gmail.com for more information. Please note: schedule may change in the summer.
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RECOVERY DHARMA - TUESDAY 1:00 and FRIDAY 6:00
We meet at the UUFNB at 308 Meadows St. in New Bern. Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement that believes in the potential of a person to recover from various addictions. We draw on traditional Buddhist teachings to offer a powerful approach to healing and living a life of freedom. Additional information on Recovery Dharma: www.recoverydharma.org. Local contact: Sarah Duda newbern.rd@gmail.com
BLOOMING LOTUS SANGHA - 3rd TUESDAY at 5:30
We meet via Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Our gatherings include silent meditation and a Dharma discussion lead by Susan Broderick. Our discussions focus on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the traditions of Plum Village, but we also draw from other Buddhist teachers. To get the Zoom link, please email newbernsangha@gmail.com.
QIGONG - EVERY MONDAY at 11:30
​We meet at the UUFNB at 308 Meadows St. at 11:30 a.m. Qigong is a slow, easy practice that has been practiced in China for thousands of years. It lubricates your joints and massages your organs. It also slows your breath and mind. Qigong can be done standing or sitting depending on your physical abilities. For more information contact Christine Doty at chrisdoty48@gmail.com. We ask for a $1 donation for the UUFNB.
DAY OF MINDFULNESS - Next gathering date TBA
Location: UUFNB - 308 Meadow Street, New Bern, NC 28562
A day of mindfulness and gratitude activities led by members of the New Bern Sangha.
Please contact us before your first visit to find out if there are any schedule changes.
The mind is everything. What you think you become. - Buddha
