Benefits of having a Sangha

"Taking refuge in the sangha means putting your trust in a community of solid members who practice mindfulness together.  You do not have to practice intensively—just being in a sangha where people are happy, living deeply the moments of their days, is enough.  Each person’s way of sitting, walking, eating, working, and smiling is a source of inspiration; and transformation takes place without effort.  If someone who is troubled is placed in a good sangha, just being there is enough to bring about a transformation."

 - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master