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.

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Video with the Deli Lama visiting Bhikkhu Buddhadasa

Many western Buddhists 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 Western 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.

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

Below please find our list of Volunteers, these are the people who have made this web site possible. If you have skills in organization, web development or practice skill and have a bit of time to offer help Click here to apply for being a volunteer