Disarming the Heart—Practices for Bridging Divides Do you sometimes demonize those whose views and actions feel threatening or harmful? In these times of deep polarization, the suffering of our world arises from a trance of forgotten belonging—and the hope for healing lies in remembering, together. This session offers experiential practices to help us soften the […]
This special gathering is a time to explore how in this very moment, we make the future in the present. Today, we find ourselves moving against attempts to step backward into greater and greater harm. In this important time together we will explore through teachings, story, practice, meeting each other warm hand to warm hand, […]
BCD, in partnership with the Insight Meditation Center of Washington will be holding a virtual Town Hall on Immigration. “Buddhist Voices for Immigration Justice: Compassion in Action” will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00-7:30pm EST. Our panelists: Tara Brach, whose teachings include a full, compassionate engagement with our world; Lama Rod Owens, an […]
In this third of a series of monthly live interviews with engaged Buddhist thought leaders, host Julia Sagebien interviews Francisco "Paco" Lugoviña Roshi about his vision for engaged Buddhism. The interview will last 30 minutes and be followed by an opportunity for question and answers by viewers. Roshi Paco is a Dharma heir to Bernie […]
We, the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, Higashi Honganji, Nichiren Shu, and Soto Zen International Centers in the Bay Area, have come together to form the Bay Area Buddhist Association (BBA).Together, we are organizing an interdenominational Buddhist event to explore how Buddhism relates to the United Nations SDGs. Join us for the next event in our ongoing […]
Join us in the continued commitment to social and environmental engagement and justice in this very complex time, to exploring the roots of structural violence in our social systems, and to engaging in the world in a courageous way based on contemplative practice and views that actualize non-separateness, interbeing, equity, compassion, justice, integrity, courage, dignity, […]
In this fourth in a series of live interviews with engaged Buddhist thought leaders, host Julia Sagebien interviews Dr. Sharon Suh. The interview will last 30 minutes and be followed by an opportunity for question and answers by viewers. Dr. Sharon A. Suh is professor and scholar of Buddhism at Seattle University. She received her […]
BCD offers a monthly gathering for those who want to engage in mindful reflection and find practical ways to be more involved in making change happen. Our gatherings take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST. We start with a meditation, after which we briefly share what came […]
In this fourth in a series of live interviews with engaged Buddhist thought leaders, host Julia Sagebien interviews Roshi Sinclair Shunryu Thompson about his understanding of engaged Buddhism. Shinryu is a dharma heir to Roshi Enkyo Pat O'Hara and the Abbot of the Village Zendo. He is also a member of the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu […]
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review is sponsoring an on-line event entitled "A Response to Minneapolis." The will feature a talk by BCD Coordinating Committee member Seth Zuihō Segall, and a meditation led by BCD Meditation group teacher Linda Modaro. There will be time for Q&A. The event is free of charge. You can sign up for the […]