we are SanghaSeva | Meditation in Action
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About Us
SanghaSeva | Meditation in Action believes meditation and activism go hand-in-hand. We offer events that combine meditation with action at humanitarian and ecological projects.
Vision and Mission
Be The Change You Wish To See
We envision a world free from greed, hatred and delusion.
We believe that the way to get there involves exploring our inner selves and taking direct action. This requires a creative combination of sensitivity and agency.
Meditation is…
…the cultivation of wholesome and beneficial states of being. It involves gathering your attention and stepping out of our habitually harmful relationships to what we meet. Our experiences depend on what we pay attention to and how we pay attention. By changing how we relate to what we perceive, we shape our inner world.
Activism is…
…the cultivation of a wholesome and beneficial state for all beings. Given the current state of the world, it is important to engage with courage, clarity, and compassion. We cannot achieve radical change alone. Cooperative action is necessary to free the world from greed, hatred, and delusion.
Resolving Suffering
Meditation and positive action aim to reduce suffering, but they often use different methods. Although distinct, they are not contradictory. We feel that the combination of purposeful activities with a meditative approach gives more benefit than doing them separately. This is especially true when it comes to the increase in meaningfulness and reducing burnout.
Inspiration
We are inspired by all wise and compassionate beings. We value non-violence, deep ecology, and Dharma teachings. A deep bow to all those who dedicate their lives to the well-being of all. Likewise, we aspire to be empathetic to all life experiences, and to creatively respond to the needs of all beings in our service.
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Upcoming Events
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