"It is my deep desire that communities of practice in the West be organized... as families in a friendly, warm atmosphere, so that people can succeed in their practice. A Sangha in which each person is like an island, not communicating with each other, is not helpful. It is just a collection of trees without roots. Transformation and healing cannot be obtained in such an atmosphere. We must be rooted if we want to have a chance to learn and practice meditation. I think that Sangha-building is the most important art for us to learn... We have to build a Sangha that is happy, where communication is open."
Excerpts from "Touching Peace" by Thich Nhat Hanh
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