Today’s topic: COMMUNITY! Asian communities have been practicing Buddhism in the United States since the 1800s, with the idea of “sangha” always front and center. Yet, when the thing we think of today as mindfulness practice was brought over by white Buddhist teachers in the 20th century—from such Buddhist-leaning countries as Thailand, India, and what was then known as Burma—it’s arguable that a certain sense of community got shaved off in the crossing. Jess and Jon discuss the benefits of a community-centered engagement with dhamma practice, and what might get missed when dhamma gets too cozy with individualism. Plus, how can we make the meditation communities we occupy more inclusive? Our super special guest is Charisse Minerva, of Inward Bound Mindfulness Education; the Mindfulness in Schools Project; and the Friends School of Virginia Beach.