"Sangha Lifestyle"

Please enjoy these words from Dallas Order of Interbeing member Br. ChiSing:

The days of "Lone Ranger" spirituality are over. The only valid and
viable path for any of us now is the "Bodhisattva Path" -- the path of
awakening in service to others, the path of community and interbeing,
the path of Sangha. And this is universal, not restricted to Buddhism.
There are Buddhist bodhisattvas, and Christian bodhisattvas, and Jewish
bodhisattvas, and Hindu and Muslim bodhisattvas. The point is, unless
we all collectively awaken together, the future is not going to be very
bright. It is up to us to make the difference, to make the shift. We
are not alone. None of us is "an island unto himself."

And so, my sisters and brothers, let me encourage you to make this New
Year resolution, to practice the "Sangha Lifestyle" starting today --

Daily: Personal meditation (20-40 minutes) at home and mindful living
throughout the day
Weekly: Group meditation with others (Sangha)
Monthly: A formal or informal "Day of Mindfulness" retreat by yourself
or with others
Quarterly: A formal or informal weekend mindfulness retreat by yourself
or with others
Yearly: [If you can afford it,] a formal weeklong or longer mindfulness
retreat with others under the direction of a Dharma Teacher

I guarantee you, if you practice this "Sangha Lifestyle" faithfully,
consistently and regularly over the course of this next year, you will
experience a major and pivotal breakthrough in your life and
spirituality that will be of benefit to all beings. You will set
yourself upon the Path of Enlightenement "with no regression." You will
have begun your training as a Bodhisattva. And you will find yourself
supported by all the wisdom, love, joy, peace and strength of the
Universe on your journey. "Yes!" and "Thank You!"

May we and all beings be happy and loved.
May we and all beings transform our suffering.
May we and all beings rejoice in each other's joys.
May we and all beings let go, be content and at peace.

In joyful gratitude,
Br. ChiSing
"True Wonderful Happiness"