Albany Buddhist Sangha

05/06/2026

There was something for everyone at last Sunday’s service — kids and adults alike.

With guest minister Rev. Dr. Aaron Shōken Proffitt from the Albany Buddhist Sangha, we explored what it means to live in community — not just as a nice idea, but as something we actually need.

All ages gathered as Rev. Proffitt shared a story through a kamishibai storytelling stage. He then led the adults in meditation, inviting us to experience something central to his message: we don’t just value community — we need it. Multple doorways into the same truth: we are shaped, supported, and awakened together.

View his sermon on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/VeJULzkx-eI

🕊️ All are welcome. Come as you are.

05/06/2026

Open to Everyone Weekly Guided Meditations Meditation isn’t about perfection — it’s about steady practice. Our weekly live online guided meditations help

04/27/2026

03/03/2026

No in person meeting today due to snow, please dm for zoom link

06/08/2025

Namo Amida Butsu! We had a large group of sangha members participating in this year’s Capital Pride Parade! Mahayana Buddhism is about the idea thatt all beings can achieve awakening. Amida Buddha represents the potential for all beings, as they are, to awaken to limitless wisdom and compassion in this life. Community activism is about creating space for all to find their path to the Dharma. Namo Amida Butsu!

02/26/2025

What is Amida Buddha? (Part 1)
If you're new to Buddhism or seeking to understand more about the central figure of the Buddha's Pure Land teachings, Rev. Todd Tsuchiya provides a clear and accessible introduction, and explores the deeper meaning of Amida Buddha, not as a deity, but as an expression of boundless wisdom and compassion that welcomes all beings to liberation.

Rev. Tsuchiya's insights reveal how Amida’s presence offers reassurance and guidance, making Buddhist practice more approachable and meaningful.

Please CLICK HERE to read Part 1 on the Everyday Buddhist Blog:
https://www.everydaybuddhist.org/blog/what-is-amida-buddha-part-1

02/15/2025

Albany Buddhist Sangha featured in the new issue of Tricycle.

Tricycle talks to scholar Aaron P Proffitt on the richness of Pure Land Buddhism and its deep integration within Mahayana traditions.

02/02/2025

Rev. Blayne Higa on how to bring more light and wisdom to a world where greed, anger, and ignorance threaten to compromise, or even consume, us all.

12/17/2024

12/10/2024

Help support New York Buddhist Church! ABS is a satellite sangha of NYBC 🙏🏼☸️

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