sangha
sangha Lexical Profile
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• noun
The Buddhist community, traditionally comprising ordained monks and nuns, but often encompassing novices and lay followers who practice the dharma.
"Taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha is a foundational step in traditional Buddhist practice."
A community of people who practice meditation or pursue a shared spiritual path together, particularly in modern or Western contexts.
"She attends a weekly meditation session with her local sangha to deepen her mindfulness practice."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often capitalized (Sangha) when referring specifically to the historical or global Buddhist monastic order as one of the Three Jewels, while the lowercase form is frequently used to describe any local spiritual or meditation group.
• Rhymes for sangha
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit and Pali 'saṅgha', meaning 'assembly', 'company', or 'community'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.