The sangha has three fundamental characteristics of harmony, joy and peace. The first, harmony is found in both practical matters and in principles. Harmony in practical matters in subdivided into six areas call six harmonies.
1. Harmony in understanding the doctrines refers to the unified ways of thinking, which means what all members of the sangha share the same views.
2. Harmony in keeping the precepts means that all observe the same rules.
3. Harmony in the sharing of materials means there is economic equality in daily life. These three harmonies are the essence of the Buddhist Sangha. If the sangha lives together in this way, the physical and mental activities among its members must hve the three following Characteristics:
4. Harmony in abiding physically, that is , peaceful communal living.
5. Harmony in speech without quarreling; and
6. Harmony of tranquil minds.
These six harmonies, which constitute harmony in practical matters, shold be practiced by all Sangha.
