Open Sangha Foundation | The Sangha US #17 | 12.31.21

The Sangha discuss the origins of Western Buddhism and the early translations of the suttas; the benefits of Sangha; opportunities for teachers, and the characteristics of the four noble individuals.

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00:00:00 Organisation; Henry David Thoreau; Madame Blavatsky; I B Horner; early translations of the suttas

00:07:54 Western Buddhism needs community; reliance on silent retreats

00:10:32 Hearing the noble Dhamma; having a triple gem; problems and toys

00:15:40 Choosing our community; enlightenment; anatta; duties to the Dhamma

00:29:14 Having enthusiasm; becoming friendly with the world; the nesting instinct

00:43:10 A little bit of success and satisfaction; worthy of respect, honour, gifts

00:58:40 Promoting Sangha in Western Buddhism; generosity of spirit

01:11:50 Bringing diverse teachers into community; letting teachers be teachers

01:27:45 Supporting teachers and prospective teachers

01:31:50 Organisational matters; ownership; transparency; elders

01:41:37 The “seven lifetimes” of the sotāpan; the four noble individuals (ariya-puggala)

01:55:27 Embracing wisdom; magical karma machines; being safe

02:04:20 Using the Discord and Skype; micro Sangha