It’s Not Important | The Sangha UK #52 | 5.22.22

The Sangha discuss the Open Sangha Foundation and why meditation is not important. #meditation #enlightenment #community

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00:00:00 The Open Sangha Foundation: a universal gathering place for Western Buddhism

00:19:51 Taking money and business out of Western Buddhism; forming relationships; encouraging generosity

00:26:06 Working with what’s already available; no-hierarchy friendship model; hierarchy of respect

00:42:57 Preparing for cultural differences; using existing networks

00:50:09 The Triple Gem; nobility rubs off; being in seclusion; light and heavy thoughts

00:58:01 Sati (“waking up”) means “practice over and over again”; remember to investigate; paying attention to our senses

01:03:44 Thinking about thinking clearly

01:06:15 Let it go; relax; the job is done

01:10:27 “Emptiness” - there’s nothing to it, no importance, no heaviness; re-arranging our priorities

01:16:34 Be compassionate to yourself now; suffering is in demand; meditation is not important