Questions tagged [sangha]
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Can I practice Buddhism on my own?
As I live in an extremely Christian centered country, and am still a closeted non-christian (if that makes sense), it's hard for me to just join a temple (there are none) or a community/sangha. Is it very important that I do, or can I practice…
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How would one recognise if a Buddhist group is a cult?
How would one recognise if a sangha or Buddhist group is a cult or has cult type tendencies. Are there well established things to look out for? Are there cult type behaviours or patterns that would be particularly linked with Buddhism or are all…
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What is a Sangha? Do you have to be a Buddhist to join a Sangha?
What is a Sangha?
I know that a sangha is group of Buddha’s followers!
But I want to have a more thorough understanding of what a sangha is!
Do you have to be a Buddhist to join a Sangha?
Suresh Karia
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Buddhist social networking site?
I'm looking for more friends on the Buddhist path and would there for like to ask: Are there any social networking sites for Buddhists? Some features that I'm looking for:
Friends list
Seeing online status of friends
Sending direct messages to a…
sunyata
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Online Sangha groups
What Internet-based Sangha groups are out there?
For the Plum Village tradition there is a list on plumline.org
Are there any other lists of online Sanghas you can share?
Grateful for help and with kind regards,
Tord
sunyata
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Which are the Buddhist vows?
Could you please explain the traditional vows in Buddhism?
I would like to know which are and their qualities according to Lord Buddha.
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Where can I find the story of Kaundinya's mountain retreat?
According to my understanding Koṇḍañña was the first to understand the Buddha's teaching and reach enlightenment at the Deer's Park. The senior monk was held in high-esteem, then he retired to the Himalayas in his last years. Where is the story of…
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