Sangha Shantivanam
of Santa Cruz
Sangha meetings take place online or in person with an online option, according to the schedule below. It is updated regularly to add speakers or changes in topics, so please check back to confirm. The Zoom link and details for in-person locations are provided after the most recent schedule. It’s also helpful to download a copy of our prayer service, Word into Silence so that you can follow along with the chants and prayers. We look forward to having you join us!
Schedule 2025
Our events and meetings are zoom or hybrid. The Zoom link access is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84606443323?pwd=YXRud0I5UG80ZWVwV1pNNjFOOURGZz09
Meeting ID: 846 0644 3323
In Person gatherings are regularly in the Holy Cross Parish Administration Building, in the Sangha Room and Room 106. The address is at 210 High Street in Santa Cruz, CA. Liturgy leaders will rotate among Sangha Service Committee members. Contact us (click on Donation button for contact information), and you will be added to the email list with instructions on accessing the rooms.)
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Please click on the PDF icon to download the Sangha prayer service.
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Schedule 2024
Fall and Winter 2024
Book: "One Light: Bede Griffiths Principal Writings"
August 18
Prayer/Discussion leader: Mary Sue/Jane
Chapters 91, 92, 93 (5 pages total)
Chapter 91: “The Perennial Philosophy and Unity of Religions” pp 408-11
Chapter 92: “One Hand” p 411
Chapter 93: “At the End, Distinctions Remain” p 412
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September 6-8
Annual New Camaldoli Friends and Oblates Retreat
Villa Maria del Mar
Featured speaker: Mary Stommes
September 8
Prayer/Discussion leader: Ziggy
Chapters 96 and 97 (6 pages total)
Chapter 96: “The Evolution of Consciousness” pp 430-32
Chapter 97: “The Coming Emergence of the Feminine” pp 433-35
September 22
Prayer/Discussion leader: Sylvia
Chapters 98 and 99 (4 pages total)
Chapter 98: “A Further Awakening to the Feminine” pp 435-7
Chapter 99: “A Descent into the Body” pp 437-8
October 6
Prayer/Discussion leader Ziggy
Chapter 100: “Contemplative Life in the World” pp 438-442
October 20
Prayer/Discussion leader: Ziggy
Chapter 101: “The New Civilization” pp 442-9
November 3
Prayer/Discussion leader: Jane (Prayer leader TBD)
Chapter 102: “Bede’s Synthesis” pp 449-455
November 17
Prayer/Discussion leader: Steven (Prayer leader TBD)
Chapter 102: “Bede’s Synthesis” pp 455-461
December Sangha Events
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December 7: Advent Retreat Day at Villa Maria del Mar
December 15: Proposed Potluck Dinner
December 31 (Tuesday): New Year’s Eve Vigil
Spring Schedule 2024
Book: Universal Wisdom: A Journey through the Sacred Wisdom of the World. Bede Griffiths.
(Available through Thrift Books, Abe, Amazon for under $7
January 21
Lectio-- Steven leader (Hybrid)
February 18
The Vedic Religion (pp 16 - 19)
March 10
The Wisdom of the Upanishads (pp 20 - 22)
Guest Teacher: Annapurna Pandey (Click button for details)
(Date changed from regular meeting on first Sunday of each month for this session)
Time: 3p - 4:30p
Liturgy: Ziggy
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March 17
The Revelation of a Personal God (pp 22 - 23)
Liturgy: Mary Sue
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April 7
No Sangha Meeting
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April 13
Sangha Shantivanam Santa Cruz Retreat
19th Ave and East Cliff Dr.
10 am - 3pm
Cost: $45.00
Checks to: Sangha Shantivanam
Send to
Radha Vignola
P.O. Box 1471
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
April 21
The Challenge of Buddhism (pp 23 - 25) and The Chinese Way (pp 25 - 28)
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May 5
The Monotheism of India (pp 28 - 30)
Liturgy: Mary Sue
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May 19
Semitic Monotheism (pp 30 - 31)
Jewish Mysticism-The Kabbala (pp 33 - 35)
Guest Teacher TBA
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June 2
Islam and Sufism (pp 31 - 33)
Liturgy: Sylvia
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June 23
The Holy Trinity and the Body of Christ (pp 35 - 43)
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June 8
Sangha Room Cleaning Day
11:15 - 12:30
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July
No Scheduled Book Study or Liturgy Meetings
Fall Book Study will Resume in August
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July 28
Vegetarian/Vegan Celebration Pot Luck
Appreciation and Gratitude for Long Term Members
Sangha members and friends are invited!
Location: Sylvia and Jerry Deck Home
Time: 4 - 6 pm
For more info: contact marysue.babb@gmail.com
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