Places to Practice | The Sangha US #49 | 8.13.22

The Sangha talk about family and friendship and finding the best place to practice during each phase of life. #wat #bhikkhu #seclusion

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00:00:00 The family can be a good place to practice; becoming a bhikkhu; open wounds: āsava

00:12:03 Western Buddhism and sporadic retreats

00:15:17 Dogen’s advice to laypeople; an old and open path; Mullah Nasruddin

00:26:34 Noble monarchs and officials; reform of the sangha; ordination: up to seven times

00:36:48 Mini-seclusion in daily life; no distinction between ordination and lay life

00:40:47 Finding community in the West; noble friends; the noble desert

00:55:49 Enjoy the emptiness; enjoy your duties