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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/2029-10-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291017T130000
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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-2/2029-10-17/
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:20291020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291020T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
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/2029-10-20/
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001073-1887537600-1887541200@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-2/2029-10-24/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291027T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002334-1887796800-1887803100@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/2029-10-27/
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001074-1888142400-1888146000@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-2/2029-10-31/
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:20291103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291103T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
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/2029-11-03/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001075-1888747200-1888750800@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-2/2029-11-07/
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:20291110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291110T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002336-1889006400-1889012700@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/2029-11-10/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001076-1889352000-1889355600@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-2/2029-11-14/
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:20291117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291117T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002337-1889611200-1889617500@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/2029-11-17/
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:20291121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001077-1889956800-1889960400@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-2/2029-11-21/
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:20291124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291124T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002338-1890216000-1890222300@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/2029-11-24/
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:20291128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001078-1890561600-1890565200@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-2/2029-11-28/
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:20291201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291201T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002339-1890820800-1890827100@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/2029-12-01/
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:20291205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001079-1891166400-1891170000@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-2/2029-12-05/
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:20291208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291208T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002340-1891425600-1891431900@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/2029-12-08/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001080-1891771200-1891774800@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-2/2029-12-12/
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:20291215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291215T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002341-1892030400-1892036700@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/2029-12-15/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001081-1892376000-1892379600@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-2/2029-12-19/
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:20291222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291222T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002342-1892635200-1892641500@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/2029-12-22/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001082-1892980800-1892984400@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-2/2029-12-26/
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:20291229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291229T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002343-1893240000-1893246300@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/2029-12-29/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001083-1893585600-1893589200@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-2/2030-01-02/
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:20300105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300105T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002344-1893844800-1893851100@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/2030-01-05/
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:20300109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001084-1894190400-1894194000@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-2/2030-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300112T134500
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CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002345-1894449600-1894455900@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/2030-01-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001085-1894795200-1894798800@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-2/2030-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300119T134500
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20260321T191901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z
UID:10002346-1895054400-1895060700@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/2030-01-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T072559
CREATED:20251231T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z
UID:10001086-1895400000-1895403600@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-2/2030-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group
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