Seven Verses For a Sangha

1. Entering the Sangha, one severs all evil, which includes greed, anger, and ignorance in order to cease all vexation.

2. Following the Sangha, find a good role model and choose wisely who to follow in order to improve yourself with a mind that is calm without craving.

3. Non-differentiating in the Sangha, without distinction between self and others, the mind remains at ease.

4. Surpassing the Sangha, one ends suffering and breaks through all habits, ego, and attachments by attaining no mind, no form, and no attachments.

5. Leading the Sangha, after attaining deep enlightenment one utilizes wisdom and skillful means for the benefit of others.

6. Stabilizing the Sangha, calmly abiding in the emptiness of the primordial nature, one is adaptable in all encounters and opportunities.

7. Perfecting the Sangha, the merit of complete fulfillment that is attained forms Buddha’s magnificent body.

Alternative 2. Following the Sangha, choose wisely a good role model and follow in their footsteps so that the mind is calm without craving.

By Master Miao Tsan