Sublime

the sangha can refer variously to the bodhisattvas on the high bhumis [the ten stages that the bodhisattva must go through to attain buddhahood], to the monastic sangha, and, most broadly, to all those who have dedicated their lives to the liberation of sentient beings (5.9, 5.10).

sangha, a community of like-minded people.

Sangha Body

Everyone who comes to practice is a member of the sangha. Even if we come to Plum Village for only one week, our presence and our practice can contribute to the vitality and harmony of the sangha.

In society, much of our suffering comes from feeling disconnected from one another. We often don’t feel a real connection even with people we l

In Buddhism, there are three gems: Buddha, the awakened one; Dharma, the way of understanding and loving; and Sangha, the community that lives in harmony and awareness.

“Seed Group” of the Santa Barbara Conscious Evolution community,

The bodhissatva Gene Keys keep returning to our planet as individual human beings whose sole purpose is to build this collective vision of perfection on the material plane.

Sangha Building

Building a Sangha is like planting a sunflower. We need to be aware of which conditions will support the flower’s growth and which conditions will obstruct its growth. We need healthy seeds, skilled gardeners, and plenty of sunshine and room to grow. When we engage in Sangha building, the most important thing to remember is that we a

The work of a core community Order member includes Sangha building and support, explaining the Dharma from personal experience, and nourishing the bodhichitta in others while maintaining a regular meditation practice in harmony and peace with one’s family, all as manifestations of the bodhisattva ideal.

Debra Chamberlin-Taylor,