Reaching In

Requesting Beginning Anew

Requesting Sangha Energy

We give time and attention to our practice community so that the Sangha Body may be strong and stable. With stability comes ease, and with ease we find that together we have a surplus of energy.

From the pool of spiritual or financial energy we have collected, we may be able to facilitate growth in the practice for our members. We may also introduce Plum Village teachings to others, who might not otherwise have found a community of practice.

We come together to hear and respond to requests for support from our members. The questions below are to help the petitioner think about their request, and to give their community friends information, that can help them decide how, or how much, the Sangha might be able to help.

Who - tell us about you and your practice

☐ - I have taken one or more of the Five Mindfulness Trainings in formal ceremony, and received a Dharma Name to inspire me in my practice

Dharma name:

Given name:

What is your experience with Plum Village practice?

What - which project or event would benefit from the Sangha’s support?

How will you and the Sangha benefit from this project or event?

When - when do you need the support of the Sangha?

Let us know if you have financial or calendar deadlines.

Why - why do you need the Sangha’s support?

What other sources of support have you researched?

If an event, have you asked for cost reduction through sliding scale or volunteer hours?

How - how can the energy of the Sangha help you arrive?

How much support do you need, in terms of hours or funds?

Thank you for looking deeply at your need, and helping the Sangha understand the size and the shape of that need, as well as how you and the community will be nourished by this gift of time and energy.

We will let you know the date we will gather to consider all unanswered petitions, and communicate with you as soon as we have come to a decision, by consensus.

The Sangha of the Falling Rain