Not Two: The Appamada Story

Not Two: The Appamada Story is the autobiography of a sangha—a contemporary community for Zen practice, study, and inquiry. It tells the colorful story of how a handful of ordinary people meditating together in borrowed spaces became a thriving Zen community—how they navigated the dilemmas every spiritual group faces: governance, finances, the training of teachers, succession. Lavishly illustrated with photos, sangha reflections, and Zen teachings, this book is written for those seeking to understand how a community of practice takes root and flourishes. With Appamada we've managed to create, together, a sangha that is kind, nourishing, warmly connecting, and sane, with genuine spiritual depth. That's no small feat in a troubled and troubling world.