Saddharma-Sangha–Basic Information

I. Membership of Saddharma-Sangha means

• being prepared to practice Dharma friendship with others and thereby seeing ones own spiritual development as a part of a larger entity. 
• practicing under the guidance of the Sangha President (abbot of the monastery is currently also president) and the faculty group.
• accepting Fumon Nakagawa Roshi as the spiritual leader of Sangha .
• practicing the practical forms of Daihizan Fumonji.
• sharing the spiritual orientation of the Eisenbuch Zen Center and the Fumonji Monastery and seeking to engage in ones own way .

II. Requirements for Entry
Sangha Group
* Participation in 1-2 courses in Fumonji (at least 7 days);
* Adoption of the 5 Shilas (at Samu Retreat/April or Sesshin/June); * Accession Ceremony/adoption of the 21 Shilas (at Sangha Retreat/October)

San`nai Group (Training group)
* 2 years of membership in the Sangha group;
* Participation in at least 2 Sesshins, 1 study course, 1 ‘wholesome living’ course (during these 2 years)

III. Membership of  Saddharma-Sangha
Sangha Group
 * Course participation once a year as part of the “Sangha Days”
 * 20 % discount on this course (course fee);
 * Annual membership fee of 120 €;

San`nai Group (Training group)
* Course participation two times a year as part of the “Sangha Days”, one of which is a San`nai-Sesshin;
* Staggered monthly fee: 30 €/ 60 €/ 100 €
* “Sangha Days” are free of course fees, except: “Sangha Days” Wholesome Living, (20% discount)

The whole Saddharma-Sangha is invited for a joint meeting once a year at the Ahornfest (arrive 1 day before);

IV.  Termination of Membership
Possible at alls times from both sides, in writing, without notice.