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SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-04-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280408T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-04-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
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SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-04-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280415T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-04-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-04-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
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SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-04-22/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
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SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-04-26/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280429T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002256-1840622400-1840628700@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-04-29/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
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SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-05-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280506T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002257-1841227200-1841233500@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-05-06/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10000997-1841572800-1841576400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-05-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280513T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-05-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10000998-1842177600-1842181200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-05-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280520T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002259-1842436800-1842443100@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-05-20/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10000999-1842782400-1842786000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-05-24/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280527T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002260-1843041600-1843047900@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-05-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001000-1843387200-1843390800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-05-31/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280603T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002261-1843646400-1843652700@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001001-1843992000-1843995600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280610T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002262-1844251200-1844257500@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001002-1844596800-1844600400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280617T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002263-1844856000-1844862300@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001003-1845201600-1845205200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-21/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280624T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002264-1845460800-1845467100@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-24/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001004-1845806400-1845810000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280701T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002265-1846065600-1846071900@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-01/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001005-1846411200-1846414800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280708T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002266-1846670400-1846676700@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001006-1847016000-1847019600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent\, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not\, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.\n● During meditation\, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected\, you are welcome to do so. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha\, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280715T134500
DTSTAMP:20260405T185327
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002267-1847275200-1847281500@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen)
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg
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