What is the Sangha?

Name: What is the Sangha?
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ISBN: 9781911407775

The Nature of Spiritual Community

Bikshu Sangharakshita

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English

Windhorse Publications
05 February 2026

Buddhism; Religious life & practice; Religious communities & monasticism

In What is the Sangha? Sangharakshita suggests that to explore the nature of spiritual community is also to examine what makes us true individuals. The Sangha in Buddhism is the free association of developing individuals choosing to help each other along the path. It is one of the three highest ideals of Buddhism, alongside the Buddha and the Dharma. Sangharakshita explores the nature of spiritual community and how it is balanced by reflections on individuality, on what it is to be truly human.

By: Bikshu Sangharakshita
Imprint: Windhorse Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
ISBN: 9781911407775
ISBN 10: 1911407775
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A respected translator and author of over fifty books, Sangharakshita began studying BUddhism at the age of 16. After 20 years studying in India he returned to England and set up the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order which has over 65 centres worldwide, including the USA.