What Is the Sangha?: The Nature of Spiritual Community

by Bikshu Sangharakshita

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911407775
• ISBN13: 9781911407775
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Windhorse Publications (UK)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"