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Welcome to White Heron Sangha

A Buddhist community dedicated to fostering an open-hearted refuge for all to explore the transformational practice of meditation and teachings of the Buddha in San Luis Obispo County.




Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Basics of Meditation
with Laura Liss
Four Saturdays
Sept 6, 13 20, 27

This class is offered to help meditation practice become more accessible - welcoming beginners, those wanting to get back to meditating, and anyone who wants to refresh their practice. Click here for more info and to register.

The Importance of Maintaining Inner Stability in External Uncertainty
Weekend Retreat with Tuere Sala
October 25-26 
When external conditions begin to fluctuate and spin at a fast pace, we need to know how to ground and stabilize ourselves internally. This is what the four foundations of mindfulness are pointing towards. Knowing how to establish mindfulness is an empowerment. Click here for more info and to register.
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Faces of the Sangha


This project, featuring photos with responses to, 
What does White Heron Sangha mean to you?” 
is an effort to inspire inclusion and interconnection.

All are welcome to participate!
We invite you to have your photo taken and
describe what the sangha means to you.
There will be several photo opportunities
before and after upcoming programs.


Click on the photo to view the 
Faces of the Sangha page


 


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The loving and supportive community of practice, realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
                         - Thich Nhat Hanh