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Expert: Bodhicitta - 9/7/2005


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Hi there, my name is Pedro, and I´m living in
Zaragoza (Spain). My Karma throw me to your page.
Please, let me ask you:

Your definition of SANGHA.

I´m a Kadampa practicioner. For the last 3 years.My teacher moved to Granada. So, I´m waiting for a
new resident master.

                       My best wishes for you

                       PEDRO

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Hi Pedro
Sangha in the texts refers to those buddhas and bodhisattva
who have progressed on the path and can help us. This is
why the Sangha is the second of the refuge.

Sangha often is used to mean the immediate dharma brothers and sisters around us. They act as mirrors - working with
the beings around is the path. This Sangha helps us
not to be arrogant and acts as a mirror for us to see
how we are. In the words of the Kadampa teachings....of
Atisha - "be grateful to everyone!!"
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