Communal harmony (sāmaggī)
Renunciant practice / Monastic life / Saṅgha / Communal harmony
Part of tag cluster Monastic community in key topic Monastic Life
Part of tag cluster Community in key topic Everyday Life Practice
Also a subtag of Community
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2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 6 – Nov. 27, 2014

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19. “I would like to invite my aging mother to live with my family. Our family observes the precept of no-killing. However, my mother is not vegetarian. My spouse insists that everyone in the house must uphold the precept. I think it’s unfair to impose that on my aging mother. Is my spouse holding onto fixed views? I very much would like to honor my filial duty and at the same time maintain harmony in the family. As a practitioner, what is the best way to handle this situation? Thank you, Ajahn, for your time and advice.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Parents] [Family] [Vegetarianism] [Communal harmony]


On Pilgrimage and Tudong, Session 4 – Apr. 25, 2015

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16. “Is it difficult for two monks to get along the whole time?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Communal harmony] [Conflict] [Tudong] // [Ajahn Pasanno] [Ajahn Jayasaro]


Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat, Session 5 – Jun. 10, 2021

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3. “In living with others, we tend to stick with our perceptions, causing potential conflict with them. How can we accept others as they are and be able to live with others harmoniously?” Answered by Ajahn Ñāṇiko. [Perception] [Conflict] [Communal harmony] // [Goodwill] [Judgementalism] [Generosity]


Q&A at Sudhana Center – Jul. 12, 2023

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6. Comment: Since the pandemic, I have been in better communication with my family. [Pandemic] [Family] [Internet] [Communal harmony]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno. [Discernment]