The Sangha discuss the Open Sangha Foundation and why meditation is not important. #meditation #enlightenment #community

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00:00:00 The Open Sangha Foundation: a universal gathering place for Western Buddhism 00:19:51 Taking money and business out of Western Buddhism; forming relationships; encouraging generosity 00:26:06 Working with what’s already available; no-hierarchy friendship model; hierarchy of respect 00:42:57 Preparing for cultural differences; using existing networks 00:50:09 The Triple Gem; nobility rubs off; being in seclusion; light and heavy thoughts 00:58:01 Sati (“waking up”) means “practice over and over again”; remember to investigate; paying attention to our senses 01:03:44 Thinking about thinking clearly 01:06:15 Let it go; relax; the job is done 01:10:27 “Emptiness” - there’s nothing to it, no importance, no heaviness; re-arranging our priorities 01:16:34 Be compassionate to yourself now; suffering is in demand; meditation is not important