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Nurture calm. Deepen connection. Awaken compassion.

 

White Heron Sangha is 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 and beyond.

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Retreats and Classes starting soon
Practicing the Perfections
A 6 week series 
In-person or on zoom - Tuesdays 6-7pm
Led by James Coleman. For more info email James 

Shantideva?

Thoughts Like Clouds
A weekend retreat on Mindfulness of Thinking
July 25-26 In-person or online
Led by Mei Elliott. For more info and to register click here  

Mei Elliott

An Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
Four Saturdays 10-11:30 am
In-person Aug 22 - Sep 12
Led by Laura Liss. For more info and to register click here  

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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


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White Heron Sangha is an all volunteer organization with 501(c3) status.

 

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