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real refuge sangha
After my 2013 cancer diagnosis, I realized distractions and intoxicants no longer shielded me from fear and anxiety.
Skeptical but desperate, I turned to mindfulness meditation, learning to focus on what I could control and release what I couldn’t. This inward journey transformed my mind, heart, and life — and the Real Refuge Sangha was born.
What’s a Sangha?
Sangha is a Buddhist word from the Pali language for a community that practices mindfulness together. The Real Refuge Sangha meets on the last Sunday of each month both in-person and virtually. Sign up below. All donations beyond operating costs go to charity.
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The Real Refuge Sangha meets on the last Sunday of every month at different locations in the Hudson Valley and also online. The February 2025 Sangha will be meeting from 4-5:30pm EST at Full Circle in Gardiner, NY, and streaming to wherever you are.
The Living Room @ Full Circle
297 Bruynswick Rd.
Gardiner, NY, 12525