The Social Sangha
Coming together in friendship to meditate, learn, share, and practice the secular dharma
Secular Dharma
At the heart of The Social Sangha, we come together to share and learn about teachings from both secular and traditional Buddhist practices. Our intention is to cultivate inner peace through reduced suffering in ourselves and in the world around us. The learning includes practical tools for taking the practice off the cushion and into our daily lives.
Meditation
It can be supportive of our practice to have a time and place set aside for meditation. The energy of the group can be helpful getting us to the cushion. The Social Sangha sets aside time each week for silent and guided meditation.
Community
We come together to support one another in the practice. It can be deeply nourishing to spend time with other people on the Path so we foster community at all events and share in a monthly potluck. As the Buddha apparently said, the Sangha, one of the three jewels of Buddhism, is not merely a collection of individuals but a vital environment for spiritual growth and transformation.