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Affinity Groups

We recognise the wisdom and the need of being in a safe spaces for affinity communities. Such groups have become increasingly more accessible as many of them meet online.

Some UK-based affinity groups in our tradition:

Colours of Compassion Sangha – for BIPOC People

Rainbow Sangha – for LGBTQIA+ Community

White Awareness Sangha – for people socialised or identifying as white

Family Sangha – children welcome

Wake Up UK – for young people aged 18 – 35

Neurodiversity Sangha – group specialising in PTSD, ADHD and Neurodivergence

Diamond Moon Sangha – Sangha for Disabled (Dis) and Neurodiverse (ND) practitioners

Mai Blossom UK Vietnamese Sangha – London-based Sangha for Vietnamese Community

Mens Awareness Sagnha – for people identifying as men exploring themes of patriarchy, conditioning, boundaries, responsibility, and relationship

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