What we’re about
Pragmatic Buddhism is mindfulness made meaningful for today’s world.
The Online Sangha for Pragmatic Buddhism provides a welcoming and supportive community to guide those on their personal journey. We focus on a non-dogmatic, practical application of the Buddha’s core message and are open to contemporary scientific insights as well as insights from all Buddhist traditions.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sitting ZazenLink visible for attendees
join the Columbus Sangha ( Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism )
every Sunday at 9:30 am EST for weekly Sitting Zazen practicevia: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81057467961?pwd=FZQTsnjS1jXd7AHlZ6eWIcAUQdhgim.1
or by selecting Enter Practice Room Nowif attending in-person, the Columbus Sangha ( Central Ohio Center for Pragmatic Buddhism ) is located at:
3166 W. Broad Street in Columbus, OH 43204Sitting Zazen practice includes:
- meditation
- a short Sutra service
- a Dharma talk followed by discussion - MeditationLink visible for attendees
join the Scotland Sangha every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST for Meditation
via: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2857119945
or by selecting Enter Meditation Room Nowjoin us to explore how the core teachings of the original Buddha can be applied to your present circumstance
we value free expression and support each individual finding their own way, with mutually agreed values and intentions
we are inspired to create a truly Western expression of the Buddha's insights and practice, combined with a working knowledge of key Buddhist teachings, to provide the basis for a contented and fruitful life
- Dharma Talk & DiscussionLink visible for attendees
join the Scotland Sangha every Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST for Dharma Talk and Discussion
via: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2857119945
or by selecting Enter Meditation Room Nowjoin us to explore how the core teachings of the original Buddha can be applied to your present circumstance
we value free expression and support each individual finding their own way, with mutually agreed values and intentions
we are inspired to create a truly Western expression of the Buddha's insights and practice, combined with a working knowledge of key Buddhist teachings, to provide the basis for a contented and fruitful life
- “No Mud, No Lotus” Recovery Dharma meetingLink visible for attendees
please consider a DONATION in order to support
the Online Sangha for Pragmatic Buddhismjoin the Online Sangha every Thursday at 12:00 noon EST
for this weekly Recovery Dharma meeting, entitled "No Mud, No Lotus"via: https://zoom.us/j/95555482224
or by selecting Enter Meeting Room Nowthe No Mud, No Lotus Recovery Dharma meeting includes:
- meditation
- a reading from Thich Nhat Hanh's book entitled "No Mud, No Lotus"
- a period of sharingRecovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction
we believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom
we believe that recovery means empowerment
and we support each other as partners walking the path together
