The “ Dharma” made sense too: That’s the teachings and practices of Buddhism, or truth itself. (I talked about the Three Treasures in Episode 2.) The “ Buddha” made sense to me – the teacher Shakyamuni who lived 2,500 years ago, and at another level the wisdom inside of us. When I first got interested in Zen Buddhism and meditation, I did some reading and learned about the so-called “ Three Treasures” of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Sangha as Service to Other Suffering Beings Resolving Lifelong Karma through Relationship Potato Practice: Benefiting from Friction with Others Taking Responsibility for Our Social Issues and Reactions Sangha Provides Positive Peer Pressure Ĭhallenging and Clarifying Our Understanding Īccepting We’re All Just Ordinary Beings The Full Buddhist Tradition Is Conveyed Through Sangha
Is it really necessary to participate in a Sangha, or Buddhist community? What are the benefits, joys, and challenges of Sangha practice? You may be surprised by some of the aspects of Sangha I talk about in this episode (it’s not all about enjoying the pleasant company of enlightened people!). 17 - Buddhist History 5: Life of Shakyamuni Buddha Part 3 - Early Teaching and Sangha
