Educating Dhamma Teachers (The Open Sangha Foundation) | Parker, Dad | 4.28.22

Paker, Chris, and Dhammarato talk about aspects of Western Buddhism that create a need for an organisationa like the Open Dhamma Foundation. #opensanghafoundation #buddhadhamma #buddhateachings 

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00:00 Traditional support for Buddhadhamma (dana) and the Western business model: books and retreats

05:31 Residence and education in Western wats - ordination optional

10:02 Dhamma teachers; competition for students; pan-Buddhism

12:47 Website, newsletter, Zoom for teachers

15:22 Monks in the West are very experienced; family matters

20:21 A little effort from many people; test runs; classes

27:57 The quality of the Sangha; the Triple Gem; living with nobles

37:20 Real friendship in the Sangha; spreading joy; finding the right environment

45:25 Buddhism doesn’t do outreach; wats don’t need money

50:16 Community; a place where people can find out about wats and retreats

55:35 Starting small