What is the Difference between Members and Non-Members?
Anyone who attends practice sessions, receives training or otherwise contributes to the sangha is considered a member of the sangha. Other than being mindful and observing proper etiquette when present, there are no membership requirements for becoming sangha. Likewise, there are no requirements for sangha members to join the religious order. Individuals may seek ordination for various purposes, including personal enrichment, spiritual commitment and/or religious affiliation, or to extend their practice into teaching and/or the ministry. Ordained members are legally recognized as clergy and are sanctioned to provide all of the services normally associated with this vocation. Other than the lifelong commitments and responsibilities inherent with ordination, there are no special rights or privileges granted to ordained members. Ordained members are expected to maintain a higher degree of humility, compassion and tolerance.
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