
Sangha

The late Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on the importance of community in our practice

How Recognizing Her Autism Helped One Practitioner Form Lasting Friendships
An excerpt from Autism and Buddhist Practice

The Monastery of Open Doors
Treeleaf Zendo’s priest-training program for practitioners unable to take the traditional route

‘Dharma Vote’ Organization Meeting Weekly Until the Midterm Elections
The group aims to boost voter turnout by hosting guest lectures and letter-writing campaigns on Zoom.

How Can Sanghas Respond to the Overturning of Roe v Wade?
As we grapple with the spiritual and practical issues of bodily autonomy, safety, and belonging, it’s important to remember that we still have a choice: to be there for each other.

Leaving My Sangha
Having experienced the disintegration of her sangha, a practitioner finds wisdom within the inevitability of change.

Buddhists on Campus
Dharma groups at colleges and universities often serve as an introduction to life’s big questions.

Asian Buddhists in Western Contexts
After 16 years, a sangha for Asians in the diaspora (virtually) returns to Spirit Rock.

TeachingsMagazine | Teachings, What's in a Word?
What’s in a Word? Sangha
Our expert explains the meaning of sangha.

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