Sangha serves as a sanctuary of fellowship and support, providing a nurturing environment where practitioners can find companionship, understanding, and shared aspiration.
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies strives to integrate a sense of sangha and spiritual friendship into study and practice programs through small groups, discussions, exercises, and relational practices. Ranging from three months to a year, our Intensive Online Programs and Path Programs offer a special opportunity to deepen understanding and embodiment of Buddhist teachings and practice within a supportive community of practitioners.
Seeing the value of sangha during our Satipaṭṭhāna Meditation Intensive Online Program, one of the small groups has continued to meet regularly since 2021! They shared their reflections on what sangha has meant to them:
