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 - Pragmatic Buddhist Book Discussion GroupLink visible for attendees
For more information and meeting access, please visit Pragmatic Buddhist Book Club
For more information about the St. Louis Sangha, please visit St. Louis Sangha
If you'd like to learn more about Pragmatic Buddhism, please visit Center for Pragmatic Buddhism
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
This book club will pick a Buddhist-themed book to discuss each month. If you're interested in discussing practical applications of Buddhist ideas, this is the group for you.
You don't need to have any background in Buddhism to participate. We want our community to be inclusive. We believe Buddhist teachings should be accessible to everyone, whether they choose to identify as a Buddhist or not and regardless of their race, sexuality, gender, age, ability status, or class. Our approach to Buddhism is pragmatic, emphasizing those aspects of the practice that relate to directly lived experience.
Our teaching is agnostic when it comes to metaphysical questions, like “what happens after you die?” or “is there a god?”. We don't know.
But we know how to act like a good human in this moment.We are rooted in the Zen and Chan branches of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, which emphasize direct experience of meditation as the best way to understand and reduce suffering. We were originally founded as the Dragon Flower Sangha by Ryugen Fisher.
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please consider a DONATION in order to support First Tuesday practice
and the Online Center for Pragmatic Buddhismjoin the Online Sangha on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm EST for monthly Meditation and Discussion
via: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83521606075
or by selecting Enter Practice Room NowFirst Tuesday practice includes:
- meditation
- a short Sutra service
- a Dharma talk followed by group discussion
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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
