Buddhist

[close] Sangha is a pali word meaning "assembly" or "gathering". It is the community established by Buddha. This group is here to serve as an online gathering place for Buddhists, questioners, those interested in the Eightfold Path, and those on it already. Please feel free to begin any discussions and add any books with some ties to Buddhism.

[close] This group is devoted to the Buddhist practice of vipassana meditation in the Theravada tradition; sometimes referred to as mindfulness. - Jon Vipassana meditation, often referred to as "insight meditation," is an ancient practice that originates from the teachings of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. The term "Vipassana" means "to see things as they really are," and the practice is aimed at cultivating a deep awareness and understanding of the true nature of reality. - ChatGPT

[close] A book club for local Buddhists and others interested in discussing Buddhist thought.

[close] Reading Peace is a book club exploring topics in mindfulness and Buddhism in daily life in a way that is accessible and relevant to today. We meet online and offline as a community reading together for the benefit of all beings in order to create a more just and joyful world. We are the official book club of Parallax Press, a nonprofit publisher founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. As a result, group members gain exclusive access to steep discounts on book club picks and other perks every month. The club picks a Parallax Press book to read as a group every month, receiving a significant discount on that book for the duration of the month so that as many people can participate. This group is currently on hiatus.