The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

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  • lora
    Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 122

    The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

    Hello, Everyone,

    I ordered and finally received The Mind of Clover by Robert Aitken. I realize that it's going to be part of the bookclub later, however, I was flipping through it (I could never wait until Xmas Day either!) and I caught the following, it seemed appropriate for me and actions I take as well as words I speak:

    "The fabric of the Buddha Sangha is as fragile as the intention of a single member. One person can create havoc in the group by malicious talk." (page 66).

    As a person who frequently suffers from foot in mouth disease and has seen one sangha take a dive into oblivion, I offer up my sincere apologies if in any way I have offended or hurt anyone by my sometimes careless or "trying to be funny" words. I really would like to see this sangha flourish. A safe place for everyone, including myself.

    Many blessings,
    Lora
  • will
    Member
    • Jun 2007
    • 2331

    #2
    Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

    I really would like to see this sangha flourish. A safe place for everyone, including myself.
    As I.

    Gassho Will
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    To save all sentient beings, though beings are numberless.
    To penetrate reality, though reality is boundless.
    To transform all delusion, though delusions are immeasurable.
    To attain the enlightened way, a way non-attainable.
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    • Shugen
      Treeleaf Unsui
      • Nov 2007
      • 4535

      #3
      Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

      Ditto
      Meido Shugen
      明道 修眼

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      • Dosho
        Member
        • Jun 2008
        • 5784

        #4
        Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

        Well said...and couldn't agree more.

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        • TracyF
          Member
          • Nov 2007
          • 188

          #5
          Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

          To echo Scott, I couldn't agree more. Thanks for this thread, Lora.

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          • AlanLa
            Member
            • Mar 2008
            • 1405

            #6
            Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

            yes, yes, yes
            AL (Jigen) in:
            Faith/Trust
            Courage/Love
            Awareness/Action!

            I sat today

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            • Kelly M.
              Member
              • Sep 2007
              • 225

              #7
              Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha



              Gassho.
              Live in joy and love, even among those who hate
              Live in joy and health, even among the afflicted
              Live in joy and peace, even among the troubled
              Look within and be still; free from fear and grasping
              Know the sweet joy of living in the way.

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              • Kent
                Member
                • Feb 2008
                • 193

                #8
                Re: The Fabric of the Buddha Sangha

                Thank you for the post lora Gassho Kent

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