A few simple thoughts on Sangha

[KellyRok]

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Hello all,

Shohei - Wonderful post! I feel lucky/humbled to be part of such a warm, dynamic and just plain good group of people.

bows,
Kelly/Jinmei

[Jinyo]

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A while back - as my interest in Buddhism was beginning to deepen - I felt quite sad. Reading about the three precious jewels I thought
I would never have the opportunity to be part of a sangha or learn through the guidance of teachers and a wise community.

I understand that this journey is about questioning and not necessarily agreeing (yes- we are a vibrant rock tumbler here!) and is also sometimes taking time out
to journey alone - but I am very happy to have found this sangha.

Thank you for your thoughts Shohei

Gassho

Willow

[Amelia]

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...Reading about the three precious jewels I thought
I would never have the opportunity to be part of a sangha...

No being is outside of the Sangha. :wink:

[Myozan Kodo]

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Hi Shohei,
This is such a beautiful and wise post. An inspiration and an eye-opener. Thank you.
Myozan

[Dosho]

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Shohei,

A wonderful post my friend...thank you for being you.

Gassho,
Dosho

[Jinyo]

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Amelia wrote No being is outside of the Sangha

Hi Amelia - I agree - no being outside of Sanga with a capital S - the interconnected universe. But this morning - reading through the threads - feeling part of this community - a huge difference for me. Perhaps feeling part of a community in a 'real' way - faces to names - thoughts directly to thoughts - is the switch that lights
the whole connective network up?

Gassho

Willow

[Omoi Otoshi]

A few simple thoughts on Sangha

Yes Willow, I think you may be right.
Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, the three jewels. Nothing is excluded.
Thanks!

Gassho,
Pontus

[Hoyu]

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May we all be polished to a mirror finish through this way of the Buddha _/_ Dharma _/_ and Sangha _/_
Thank you all for your practice!

Gassho,
Hoyu

[Yugen]

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Shohei,
A beautiful and inspirational post (I know I am using Myozan's words but they fit and are worth repeating). Shoehei, Thank you is all I can say and should say. I am so grateful for you, this sangha, and all my Dharma brothers and sisters.

A deep bow,
Yugen

[murasaki]

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Deep gassho.
Julia

[Nenka]

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Jen

[Amelia]

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...Perhaps feeling part of a community in a 'real' way - faces to names - thoughts directly to thoughts - is the switch that lights
the whole connective network up? ...

It helps.

[Eika]

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Wonderful, Shohei.

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Eika

[Heisoku]

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[Myoku]

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Myoku