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About

Open Sangha Foundation

Thank you for visiting Open Sangha Foundation web site. We are dedicated to the idea that there is only one Buddhism, that all the linages have just one goal and that is the moment by moment freedom form discomfort and dissatisfaction. While the teachings of the Buddha (Buddha Dhamma) was spread in Asia centuries ago by Nobles who properly understood the subtle and profound teachings. The dhamma has been spread and propagated in the west by ordinary people who did not learn it properly before they stared to teach. The Noble teaching is considered priceless as well as profound, so priceless that the tradition is that it is given out without charge. No money is required, not even the request for donations. The teachings include generosity and if the student is gaining value from the teachings they will naturally be generous back to the teacher for his love and caring for his students.

Linage

Video with the Deli Lama visiting Bhikkhu Buddhadasa

Many western Buddhist see the various linages and separate sects like Christianity has split into major sectarian factions, But the teachings of the Buddha remain unified. The distinctions are all merely cultural. There is Tibetan culture, But no Tibetan Buddhism, just Buddhism dressed up in Tibetan culture, same is true all over Asia. It is only in Westerner Buddhism that sectarianism is found. Many Zen and Tibetan monks visit Thailand to study and practice. here is an example with the Deli Lama visiting Bhikkhu Buddhadasa in Thailand

Support

Here is a list of friends who have benefited form support from Open Sangha Foundation. We provide support to help them find a home at a wat, mostly here is Thailand, we help with visas form westerners to stay in Thailand to practice dhamma, living in wats and for some prepare for ordination. several on the support list are already ordained. We welcome those how are thinking about ordination, no matter what linage to apply to Open Sangha Foundation for support in helping you make the transition from ordinary worldly live into the noble life of freedom through ordination.

Click here to apply to apply for support

Support List

Photo	Name	Web	Desc
	David Matte Ampoe Koh Phangan สุราษฎร์ธานี		David Matte Surakhapalo (One with well defended power) has recently ordained and Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Davidis our fifth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. OSF volunteer, dhamma student and would like to teach in the future
	Erik Zorer Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District Roi Et		Erik is fully ordained monk staying Wat Don Pradittharam Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Santi an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Erik is a paid volunteer and is our first example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. Wat Don Pradittharam https://maps.app.goo.gl/eeUmfXK8UD1ncaRt6 Wat Don Pradittharam · X2R2+HGG, Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand https://maps.app.goo.gl
	Khemacitto Isle of Man		Khemacittol is fully ordained Bhikkhu staying at Wat Mahatat, Manchester IK He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Khemacitto and is our third example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.
	Cathal Costello Koh Phangan. Surat Thani		Cathal is white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Cathal is a paid volunteer and is our second example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.
	pietrofalco Milan Como		Pietro is in the process of becoming white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Pietro is a paid volunteer and is our fourth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.

Volunteers

Below please find our list of Volunteers, these are the people who have mage this all possible. If you have skills in organization, web development or practice skill and have a bit ot time to offer help

Click here to apply for being a volunteer

Volunteer List

Photo	Name	Web	Desc
	Coiby		Hello world!
	David Matte Ampoe Koh Phangan สุราษฎร์ธานี		David Matte Surakhapalo (One with well defended power) has recently ordained and Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Davidis our fifth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. OSF volunteer, dhamma student and would like to teach in the future
	Erik Zorer Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District Roi Et		Erik is fully ordained monk staying Wat Don Pradittharam Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Santi an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Erik is a paid volunteer and is our first example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. Wat Don Pradittharam https://maps.app.goo.gl/eeUmfXK8UD1ncaRt6 Wat Don Pradittharam · X2R2+HGG, Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand https://maps.app.goo.gl
	Keyshawn Ebanks chicago il		I practice sometimes Board member pof OSF
	Khemacitto Isle of Man		Khemacittol is fully ordained Bhikkhu staying at Wat Mahatat, Manchester IK He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Khemacitto and is our third example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.
	Matt-Gold		Matt helped with gathering data and setting the style for the web site
	Matthew Hoskins		Matt is the treasurer of Open Sangha Foundation. He is One of the first financial supporters. He gives guidance and advice for the OSF web site.
	Cathal Costello Koh Phangan. Surat Thani		Cathal is white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Cathal is a paid volunteer and is our second example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.
	pietrofalco Milan Como		Pietro is in the process of becoming white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Pietro is a paid volunteer and is our fourth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.
	robertwalkercohen Bogota		Been student of Dhammarato for years
	[email protected]		Tyler is a past president and was responsible for all the legal work
	Willy Leung NJ		Willy did the original website coding