Periagoge
Scenario

Whether digital spiritual communities can replace physical ones

My online Buddhist sangha feels more authentic than my local meditation group but I wonder if virtual community can really support spiritual growth.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The question of whether embodied presence is essential for genuine spiritual community remains unresolved in digital religious practice.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Technology and faith — all traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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