A sangha in the Theravada Buddhist tradition

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Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha
P.O. Box 40722
Albuquerque, NM 87196

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Most active sangha committees, task forces, work groups, etc. are listed below:

Committee/Group Contact E-mail/Phone Note
Bhavana Dana Presenters Valerie Roth valerie.roth@gmail.com
505-710-9233
The committee develops leadership and presentation skills within the sangha to implement Thursday and Sunday evening programs consistent with the core curriculum. The committee also schedules most presenters for Thursday and Sunday evenings.
Board Any board member See Board of Directors
Chat List Mark Steele sanghamark@comcast.net
505-366-3760
The chat list is a Yahoo! group intended to be used for conversations or informal announcements about any topic that may be of interest to list members. The group is not moderated. Anyone who is a member of the group can post directly to the list. Sign up by selecting the Yahoo! icon on the right-hand side of the Home page. Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha does not endorse the opinions expressed on the chat list nor does it sponsor or recommend any retreat, workshop, talk, etc. that is announced on the chat list.
Core Curriculum Valerie Roth valerie.roth@gmail.com
505-710-9233
The committee develops and maintains a curriculum of the core teachings of the Buddha, as reflected in the Theravada tradition, as a guide for sangha activities. The committee also coordinates scheduling of Thursday and Sunday evening topics.
Education Siva Challa challa@unm.edu
505-255-4325
The education committee coordinates kalyana mitta and other study groups as well as other activities.
Finance Sarah Schwartz schwartzsa@comcast.net
505-610-7698
The committee works with the board to generate the annual budget and set financial policies.
Home of Our Own Tam Saimons tamarasa@swcp.com
505-242-6067
The board’s Home of Our Own Ad Hoc Committee is exploring the feasibility of acquiring a dedicated space for the sangha.
Potlucks Christine Hall c.tessa4@comcast.net
505-268-3895
We depend on volunteers to host community potlucks.
Recordings Tiska Blankenship tiska@unm.edu
505-256-3785
We record some teacher dharma talks. See Recordings for talks currently available on our website.
Retreat/
Residencies
Mark Pugsley mpugsley@mac.com
505-715-2011
The committee’s purpose is to plan, schedule, and organize sangha-sponsored residential retreats and teacher residencies. The committee also approves and/or coordinates our non-residential Half-Day Retreats and Day Retreats.
Sangha News Mark Steele sanghamark@comcast.net
505-366-3760
The weekly Sangha News editor keeps the sangha informed about activities. Sign up on the right-hand side of the Home page.
Study Classes Valerie Roth introclasses@abqsangha.org
505-688-9005
Volunteering Ken Munoz zonum.nm@gmail.com
505-891-3465
We are organized and managed by community members who volunteer time, effort and skills. Ken is happy to discuss sangha activities and let you know how to get started.
Web Site Sarah Schwartz webmaster@abqsangha.org
505-610-7698

 

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