In this fourth in a series of live interviews with engaged Buddhist thought leaders, host Julia Sagebien interviews Roshi Sinclair Shunryu Thompson about his understanding of engaged Buddhism. Shinryu is a dharma heir to Roshi Enkyo Pat O'Hara and the Abbot of the Village Zendo. He is also a member of the Phajjsi Qollut Jalsu […]
Citizens Bank helps fund two private prison companies (GeoGroup and Core Civic) that are building out 80,000 new immigrant detention cells. Nine Banks (JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, SunTrust, BNP Paribas, Fifth Third, PNC, Barclays, and U.S. Bank.) have cut ties to these companies, but Citizens' Bank refuses to cut ties. On the […]
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. To join, click on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85776917873?pwd=i10H8UiuaXwkqSJtgVigDucVyBLyF3.1 Meeting ID: 857 7691 7873 Passcode: 169767
This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. Meeting ID: 818 7605 9491 Passcode: 100 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09 What to Expect Each session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions […]
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. To join, click on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85776917873?pwd=i10H8UiuaXwkqSJtgVigDucVyBLyF3.1 Meeting ID: 857 7691 7873 Passcode: 169767
This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. Meeting ID: 818 7605 9491 Passcode: 100 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09 What to Expect Each session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in the conditions […]
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review is sponsoring an on-line event entitled "A Response to Minneapolis." The will feature a talk by BCD Coordinating Committee member Seth Zuihō Segall, and a meditation led by BCD Meditation group teacher Linda Modaro. There will be time for Q&A. The event is free of charge. You can sign up for the […]
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 […]
This event is for Coordinating Committee members only.
The Buddhist Monks' 2,300 mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth Texas to Washington, D.C. ends this week. They will hold an interfaith service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, February 10th at 1:00 pm. It will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5lbugF8PHY