Benefits of having a Sangha

"Taking refuge in the sangha means putting your trust in a community of solid members who practice mindfulness together.  You do not have to practice intensively—just being in a sangha where people are happy, living deeply the moments of their days, is enough.  Each person’s way of sitting, walking, eating, working, and smiling is a source of inspiration; and transformation takes place without effort.  If someone who is troubled is placed in a good sangha, just being there is enough to bring about a transformation."

 - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master

Conscious Beings

"Whether you are a parent or a teacher, anything; whatever your gig is, the only thing you can offer to another being is your consciousness. You are an environment for everyone you meet, in which they can become as conscious as they are ready to become. Offer your most conscious being to others."

- Ram Dass

Simplicity

"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts, you return to the Source of Being."

- Lao Tzu, Father of Taoism and author of the Tao Te Ching