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Sangha
2008-05-20 05:48:00 Sangha (Pali: sa?gha; Sanskrit: ??? sa?gha) is a word in Pali or Sanskrit that can be translated roughly as “association” or “assembly” “company” or “community” with common goal, vision or purpose. It is commonly used in several senses to refer to Buddhist or Jain groups. Traditionally, in Buddhism sangha almost always has one of two ...
The Unseen Sangha
2008-02-10 06:05:00 A GoodTherapy.org Featured Column written by John Rhead, Ph.D. Click here to contact John and/or see his GoodTherapy.org Profile. A few years ago I was sitting down to begin one of my weekly therapy groups when I had a slight epiphany. I realized many other therapists in all sorts of places were going to be doing ...
Myanmar, Sri Lanka Maha Sangha have close links - Amarapura Sangha Sabha
2007-10-25 01:35:00 *********** From, Daily News:Myanmar, Sri Lanka Maha Sangha have close links - Amarapura Sangha Sabha As a common and trusted friend of the Myanmar Sangha and the Myanmar people would be ever ready if called upon to provide a bridge of trusted communication between the various parties. May the Triple Gem bless the Sangha, the laity and Government of Myanmar and help them towards justice and freedom of the mind, the release of the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha says in a media release. The full text of the statement: "The Maha Sangha of Sri Lanka and Myanmar enjoy a close relationship for over 1,000 years. When the Cholas attacked Sri Lanka in the 11th century and destroyed all our temples, the Burmese Sangha gave refuge in their temples to the fleeing Maha Sangha of Lanka. When in the 12th century during King Vijayabahu's reign, the Maha Sangha of Sri Lanka was established in Myanmar to become the leading Nikaya (lineage) in Myanmar. Dur...
The Maha Sangha?s role in preserving Buddhism
2007-07-29 20:05:00 The Maha Sangha?s role in preserving Buddhism(By Priyanga Kumari Jayakody)The following is an analysis of the importance of the Maha Sangha in the advent of Arahat Mahinda by Ven. Lenadora Soratha Thera, the Assistant Director of Education, Pallepola Educational Zone.Afghanistan is a country rich with Buddha statues but the inhabitants of Afghanistan are not Buddhists. This is because the country did not have a group of persons to protect and preserve Buddhism. If there were, the massive destruction of Buddha statues in that country would not have taken place. From that point of view, the importance of the presence of Maha Sangha can be easily determined. The presence of the Sangha Saasana is a sin qua non to foster, protect, and preserve a sublime philosophy like Buddhism, meant for the eternal welfare of the mankind.Arahat Mahinda?s visit and Sanga SaasanaThe Sangha Saasana is the legacy bestowed upon the Sri Lankan society through Arahat Mahinda. According to the chronicles like ...
Central Vietnam Buddhist Sangha holds 5th congress
2007-07-25 06:27:00 Central Vietnam Buddhist Sangha holds 5th congress |
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