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Welcome to White Heron Sangha

A Buddhist community dedicated to fostering an open-hearted refuge for all to explore the transformational practice of meditation and teachings of the Buddha in San Luis Obispo County.




Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Winter Solstice Retreat
Rest and Reflect
with Ali Hedayat
and Laura Liss
Dec 20, 9:30am-12:30pm
As the year turns and the days reach their quiet stillness, we come together to honor the Winter Solstice — a time to pause, reflect and renew. This half day retreat will include dharma, movement, meditation, and heartfelt conversation. Click here for more information.

Awakening Enjoyment in Meditation Class Series
Led by Mick Malotte
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

As we step into a fresh year, this five-week series invites you to discover how accessing healthy enjoyment in meditation can be a self-reinforcing practice that keeps us engaged, inspired, and moving forward on the path. Click here for more information.

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Faces of the Sangha


This project, featuring photos with responses to, 
What does White Heron Sangha mean to you?” 
is an effort to inspire inclusion and interconnection.

All are welcome to participate!
We invite you to have your photo taken and
describe what the sangha means to you.
There will be several photo opportunities
before and after upcoming programs.


Click on the photo to view the 
Faces of the Sangha page


 


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The loving and supportive community of practice, realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
                         - Thich Nhat Hanh