Question
After several practitioners around me left, I feel the sangha is a collection of people who do not know why they came or why they eventually leave. Too many unknown causes, and each must live through their crises as best they can, with the awareness they have at that moment.
There is nothing special to say. Simply do zazen or samu to offer others a space to practice. If that is so, what does “taking refuge” in the sangha mean? Why is it the third treasure?
Gassho.
Anonymous
Master Kosen’s answer
Taking refuge in the Three Treasures must constantly be redefined.
Kosen