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Forming Formed: 2006 Established: 2001
Q-Sahngha
Salt Lake City, Utah,
United States
(Seeking Permanent Location)
Core member of the community enjoy a Chinese BBQ in the Norther Terretories, Hong Kong
 Q-Sahngha is an intentional community, based in the Intermountain West, that is engaged in "Unified Buddhist" in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. This faith tradition blends the best insights of Theravada, Zen and Pure Land schools of Buddhism in a contemporary and contemplative way.
The kinds of spiritualities we espouse are ecumenical, non-sectarian and for the equal benefit of those from a wide range of faith traditions. We belive mindfulness is not limited to one religion.
The "Q" in Q-Sahngha refers to the "Queer" community. This includes, but is not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning, as well as straight friends and allies. The "Sahngha" is the Indian language term for "spiritual community." Whoever you are, you are welcome here.
Although we will be organizing and forming as a church, people of all faith traditions are welcome. We will be a 501(3)c and have an exempt tax status (#20-4912299) in the State of Utah.
  Status: Forming
Website: http://spacenursingcommunity.org/Q-Sahngha/
Contact:
William Fung-Schwarz
3949 South 300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 United States
Phone: 801-209-506
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Last Updated:5/30/2007
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: All are welcome; however, we are currently forming our community. Recycling, composting, growing our own food, and alternative fuel vehicles some of the foci of the community.
Network Affiliations:
Fellowship for Intentional Community
Population
Adult Members:
2
Child Members:
0
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
100% M 0% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
50% identify as 'people of color'
Age Focus:
No Focus
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Partial income sharing
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Within reason)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
Regular Fees:
Yes
(In the form of rental fees)
Land and Buildings
Urban
Area:
0.5 acres (0.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Individual community member(s)
Number of Residences:
3
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
(We encourage members to quit)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
(We are based with a core membership of LGBTQ members)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
No
(Safe, Consensual, Sane)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(For those that wish to participate in the shared community spirituality, this is not required for membership)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions)
(Buddhist, Pagan, Ecumenical)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
(No school-aged children currently live in the community)
 
 
Core member of the community enjoy a Chinese BBQ in the Norther Terretories, Hong Kong
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