Laura Lester Fournier

Bhiksuni Thich Nu Chan Due (Anabel Laity)

The Sangha of the Buddha's disciples was the fourfold sangha. It consisted of monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen. The Buddha gave Dharma talks to help his disciples who lived in the family setting. If we consider the Noble Eightfold Path we can see that the Buddha's teachings can be applied to lay as well as monastic life.