Sangha Welcome & Introductions Bingo
An optional mixer for sangha social time, with introductions through shared interests. Meet someone who enjoys gardening, can recommend a book or likes group walks, with room to pass on any square.
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An optional mixer for sangha social time, with introductions through shared interests. Meet someone who enjoys gardening, can recommend a book or likes group walks, with room to pass on any square.
How to run this activity
Offer this optional bingo only during a social activity approved by the event organiser, never during sacred ceremonies, prayer, meditation, fasting moments or active religious service. Check whether each suggested cue fits this actual gathering; allow alternatives and opt-outs without explanation.
Facilitator guidance
Confirm the programme, sacred and social boundaries, and dietary and accessibility requirements with the organiser. Check all 24 cues against the actual gathering and offer suitable alternatives. Choose one-line wins or smaller boards where needed.
Safety and inclusion
Keep this optional, host-approved activity within social time; never score prayer, worship, sacred rites, religious learning performance, service duties or individual piety. Do not require introductions, touching, photos, or disclosure of religious identity or fasting practices. Provide accessible alternatives and let participants pass without explanation. Check local denominational, language and dietary practices, avoid cultural stereotypes, and do not generalise vegetarianism, silence or marriage rites across traditions.
Cultural context
Sangha terminology and traditions vary. No one should feel pressured to disclose meditation experience or beliefs.
Full prompt list
- Someone who volunteers for community service
- A guest who enjoys meditation practice
- Someone who likes reading about compassion
- A person who enjoys mindfulness walks
- Someone who helps arrange a gathering
- A guest interested in learning about Buddhist traditions
- Someone who enjoys calm conversation
- A person who enjoys sharing favourite food traditions
- Someone who attends a study discussion
- A guest who knows a local retreat option
- Someone who enjoys gardening
- A person who has helped at a community meal
- Someone who values quiet reflection
- A guest who likes contemplative arts
- Someone who enjoys supporting newcomers
- A person who can recommend a book
- Someone who likes mindful movement
- A guest who volunteers with young people
- Someone interested in ethical living
- A person who values listening without interrupting
- Someone who knows a community festival
- A guest who enjoys group walks
- Someone who made a new acquaintance
- A person who offers a kind welcome