Sangha-wide Common Read
of Radical Friendship

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IWM Sangha-Wide Common Read of Radical Friendship

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Please join us in creating a community-wide experience! We are currently hosting a “Common Read” of Kate Johnson’s book Radical Friendship. This has been a wonderful way for everyone to come together in reading and discussing this transformational book, which takes the Buddha’s teachings about friendship and applies them to our lives, and our care for others and for the world.

We were so looking forward to hosting Kate Johnson for an in-person/hybrid offering on February 25, but unfortunately she had to postpone her visit due to illness. We are in the process of rescheduling and will post any updates here and on our offerings page.


In mid-December we announced that two new Kalyana Mitta, or Spiritual Friends, groups would be forming to read and discuss Radical Friendship. In a short time, over 30 people expressed an interest and the two new KMs are continuing to meet.
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In February, as another way to join with other sangha members in the Common Read of Radical Friendship, there were five drop-in discussion groups offered. Participants were welcome to attend all five groups if they wanted, or however many worked for them. Each group focused on two chapters of the book; folks were encouraged to bring whatever questions or insights they had to share about anything in the book to any of the groups. 


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