Buddhist Coalition for Democracy

BCD Women in Solidarity Group
2029-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-07-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-08-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-09-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-10-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Event
This is a group for women to express and discuss their own lived experience within the safety of a women’s-only space. The group’s focus is on matters relevant to engaged Buddhism. Topics may include patriarchy within Buddhist groups, activist groups, and society at large. Depending on the interests of the members, the group may discuss writings by Buddhist women and/or invite outside speakers. The group is facilitated by Kanchi Mary Richards and meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Click here to be on the BCD Women in Solidarity mailing list and stay informed about upcoming groups: bcdwomeninsolidarity@gmail.com.
To join the meeting, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87096192102?pwd=[REDACTED]

BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club
2029-06-12 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-06-19 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-06-26 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-07-03 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-07-10 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-07-17 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-07-24 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-07-31 19:15 - 20:30 and 9 more dates
This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell. Each week, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism.
Email Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list.

Ten Percent More Engaged (Monthly BCD Group)
2029-06-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-07-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-08-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-09-19 19:00 - 20:30
BCD offers a monthly gathering for those who want to engage in mindful reflection and find practical ways to be more involved in making change happen.
Our gatherings take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST.
We start with a meditation, after which we briefly share what came up for us. The bulk of the meeting is devoted to exploring ways in which we can be more involved and effective in reaching out and making change happen… in a way that is realistic and productive.
A concrete example of the types of discussion we have is: How we can use social media more effectively individually and as a group.
We conduct our gatherings in a respectful, supportive space that embodies our aspiration for mindfulness and democracy in action.
The gatherings are facilitated by Serge Prengel.
To register and receive monthly reminders of meetings, click here: https://tinyurl.com/bcdengaged

BCD Poetry as Witness: A Contemplative Circle of Nature and Word (Recurring Monthly Group)
2029-06-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-07-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-08-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-09-27 19:00 - 20:30
Poetry as Witness is a monthly online contemplative circle of Nature & Word designed as a space for literary expression, mindful witnessing, and relational reflection.
The circle is facilitated by Lorena Saavedra-Smith, BCD member, poet, pacha philosopher, and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom.
This circle invites both experienced writers and first-time participants to engage with poetry as a practice of presence.
• Providing contemplative space for authentic expression
• Encouraging mindful, non-reactive speech
• Cultivating moral imagination through shared language
The circle emphasizes presence over performance and listening over reaction.
Each session begins with a brief meditation to ground participants in shared presence. A suggested monthly theme will gently orient the gathering and allow participants time to reflect and prepare writing connected to interconnectedness, nature, or lived experience. A short selected poem will open the evening and anchor collective reflection.
To get on this group’s mailing list, write to poetryandnaturegroup@gmail.com.
To join on Zoom, click on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87407397997?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or use Meeting ID: 874 0739 7997 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
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