What Is the Sangha: The Nature of Spiritual Community
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1899579311
ISBN 13
9781899579310
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Pages
288
Subject
Communities Religious aspects Buddhism.
Description
The usual image of the Buddha is of a man seated alone, deep in meditation. So it can be a surprise to find that Buddhism gives great importance to the Sangha, the spiritual community. Some may feel that their guru or teacher is all that they need. To others, the idea of sharing their inner and outer lives, triumphs and disappointments, with others can seem a challenge or even a threat. But the spiritual community is not about unthinking conformity or belonging to a comfortable group. Rather, it is the free association of developing individuals choosing to help each other along the path. To explore the nature of the spiritual community is also to examine what makes us true individuals. This exploration ranges from our relationships with spiritual teachers through our friends, family and fellow workers to the benefits the spiritual community can offer to the wider world. - from Amzon
Biblio Notes
46945383
Number of Copies
1
