Sangha

[ suhng-guh ]

/ ˈsʌŋ gə /

a community of Buddhist monks.

Origin of Sangha

First recorded in 1855–60, Sangha is from the Sanskrit word saṅgha

This “sangha” is critical to Refuge Recovery and Gallo admits was paramount.

The Buddhist Punk Reforming Drug Rehab |Stephen Krcmar |June 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Both refuse to recognize the Sangha, monasteries or temples and perform their devotions in the open fields.

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) |Charles Eliot
It is well known how great is my faith and reverence for Buddha, for the law and the community (sangha).

The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6) |Max Duncker
Kassapa finally proposed that the Sangha should adopt without alteration or addition the rules made by the Buddha.

Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) |Charles Eliot

The Buddha then formally admitted them as the first members of the Sangha.

Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) |Charles Eliot
The Sangha, as this order was called, arose naturally out of the social conditions of India in the time of Gotama.

Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) |Charles Eliot

Sangha

/ (ˈsɑnˌɡə) /

from Sanskrit: group, congregation