sangha
Dharma practitioners together
Sangha is the Buddhist community of practitioners—monks, nuns, and laypeople who follow the Buddha's teachings.
It forms one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism alongside the Buddha and the Dharma (his teachings).
In broader usage, sangha can refer to any spiritual community or meditation group: I found my sangha at the local Zen center. (Capitalized Sangha emphasizes the formal religious community.)
Focused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- sittingBeing in seated posture
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
prostrations · walking meditation · zazen · vipassana · dana · samadhi · bell · cushion
Mutual goodwill among companions
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- assemblyConstructing from components
gathering · collective · circle · network · cohesion · alliance · association · society
Cooperative community support
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- danaVirtuous giving practice
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- loving-kindnessBenevolent, tender affection
encouragement · guidance · mentorship · care · nurture · solidarity · empathy · kindness
meditation
Focused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- sittingBeing in seated posture
chanting · prostrations · walking meditation · zazen · vipassana · dana · samadhi · bell · cushion · zendo
fellowship
Mutual goodwill among companions
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
assembly · gathering · collective · circle · network · cohesion · alliance · association · society · group
mutual aid
Cooperative community support
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- danaVirtuous giving practice
- compassionConcern for others' distress
loving-kindness · encouragement · guidance · mentorship · care · nurture · solidarity · empathy · kindness · altruism
sanghahermit
Person choosing total seclusion
anchorite · recluse · eremite · forest hermit · solitude