Buddhist Coalition for Democracy

BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club
2029-10-02 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-10-09 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-10-16 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-10-23 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-10-30 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-11-06 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-11-13 19:15 - 20:30, 2029-11-20 19:15 - 20:30 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Zoom Event
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.

BCD Women in Solidarity Group
2029-10-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-11-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2029-12-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2030-01-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2030-02-07 19:00 - 20:00
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 Poetry as Witness: A Contemplative Circle of Nature and Word (Recurring Monthly Group)
2029-10-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-11-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2029-12-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2030-01-31 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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