In today's FBA Dharmabyte titled "A Community of Hearers," Parami starts off the International Women's Order Convention with an inspiring window into the practice of Sangha, of gathering together in harmonious relationship with one another that keeps third jewel shining. In this excerpt she describes the sangha as a community of hearers - those who engage in the action of listening and the action of receptivity. From the talk titled "Sangha Vandana" given at the Women's International Order Convention 2011.