WHAT IS A SANGHA?

“Sangha” means “the Buddhist community of monks, nuns, novices, and laypeople.” It is our spiritual community–a group of people who are on the same path.  As a Sangha we are a support and a refuge for one another. In fact, Sangha is one of the Three Refuges of Buddhism, along with the Buddha–not only the historical teacher, Buddha Shakyamuni, but also our own enlightened Buddha-nature–and the Dharma, which are the teachings of the Buddha.

SANGHA SITS

Monday Sangha, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 ON ZOOM

We’ll meet on Zoom on Monday, February 9, 2026 and will continue our talks on The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. This week we will talk about Verse 34, which is about Wise or Right Speech. Ken McLeod writes, “Do not confuse practice with result. The practice is no distraction, no control, and no work. The result is right speech—speech that is truthful, timely, easily heard and relevant.  I’ll email a handout later today.

We will refer to two books during this study: Essential Teachings, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Reflections on Silver River, by Ken McLeod. Both are available from many sources and at reasonable prices. A chart with the translations of the verses by both authors is available separately. There will be weekly handouts with the commentaries. Email openheartsangha@gmail.com for either or both. They are sent automatically to all who are on the subscriber list.

Thursday Sangha, February 12 2026, at 5:30 IN PERSON

In our Thursday Sangha, we will also discuss the 34th Verse of The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. I will be leading the sangha again, and will bring a handout. We will meet at The Body Based Mindfulness Center, 144 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

OPEN HEART SANGHA MEETS MONDAYS ON ZOOM AT 5:30 AND THURSDAYS IN PERSON AT 5:30 AT THE BODY BASED MINDFULNESS CENTER

The suggested donation for both Monday and Thursday sanghas is $5-$25. Of course, no one will be turned away.

PLEASE CONTACT OPENHEARTSANGHA@GMAIL.COM FOR THE ZOOM LINK.