Sangha is a Sanskrit word that means “bring together.”
In Buddha’s lifetime, the sangha was officially composed of monks and nuns who committed to a lifetime of renunciation.
To participate in the Lifting the Gaze Sangha you do not need to be a renunciate. You do not need to be a Buddhist or take Buddhist refuge vows. You do not need to be an experienced meditator, a vegetarian, or anything different from who you are right now.
That’s the point of practice - getting familiar with who you are, as you are. This is not about rejecting any part of you, no part of your mind, your emotions, your anger or your love, or any part of your body. It is about opening to the basic goodness that lives inside you right now and very gently, over time, letting that goodness come forward and guide your life.
Lifting the Gaze
The Power and Practice of Sangha
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Twice-monthly sits, Dharma talks and Q&A’s with Cyndi
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Dharma Day retreat open only to Sangha members
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Join the Meditation Mini-Retreat
Each day, for one hour, we will meditate together and I will offer a lesson on the nuts and bolts of meditation, as well as how the practice relates to the rest of your life.
This is a great opportunity for those who have not had formal meditation instruction or would like to refresh their practice.
Upcoming Retreats:
December 2 - December 6