Joy and Responsibility of Sangha Building

Dharma Talk by Sr True Dedication

This week, we are delighted to share a 20-min Dharma Talk from our recent Being Peace Sangha Evening.  Sr. True Dedication spoke about the joy and responsibility of Sangha building, the monastic approach to creating community together, the practice of allowing energy to flow through us, and the precious moment we are in as we bring our Sangha’s home in the UK to fruition.

‘When we were about to have ordinations, Thay described it as being pregnant, like the community was pregnant with possibility – and it brought a lot of anticipation and excitement. And that life force and vitality coming through. I feel that’s the moment we are in as a community. There is  life force, there is vitality, there is the creation of something that will be new and different and evolving. And will have such a strong sense of place.’ 

Sr. True Dedication

Your Questions Answered

With deep gratitude, we witness the beautiful generosity flowing through this fundraising campaign. The collective energy of our Sangha is strong, and we are now very close to reaching the additional £1 million to secure funding for Abbenhall. 

Thanks to match funding, we need £82.5k to reach this goal. Each offering—large or small—is a precious part of this collective effort. Together, in mindfulness and generosity, we are laying the foundations for a true home for our practice.

If you are wondering what happens if we do not reach the goal—or if we surpass it—please visit our updated FAQ page, where we share more details on the next steps.

For those looking for more in-depth information, we have created this digital brochure that offers insight into the financial model, the vision for the Being Peace Centre at Abenhall, and the anticipated, meaningful impact it will have.