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Sangha is a category for books centered on the Buddhist community of practice—both monastic and lay—and the ways collective spiritual life is formed, sustained, and renewed. Titles in this category may include histories of monasteries and lineages; introductions to the sangha as one of the Three Jewels; biographies and memoirs of monks, nuns, and lay leaders; practical guides on communal practice, ethics, Vinaya (monastic codes), rituals, leadership, and conflict resolution; and contemporary studies of retreat centers, urban and online communities, and socially engaged Buddhism. Spanning Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana contexts—as well as secular mindfulness groups that use the term “sangha”—these books explore themes of refuge, interdependence, service, inclusivity, and the challenges of living and practicing together. Suitable for practitioners, seekers, and scholars alike, the Sangha category highlights how spiritual community supports individual and collective awakening.

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