BCD Coordinating Committee Meeting
This meeting is for Coordinating Committee members only
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We Are All DC: A National March
Malcom X Park 16th St NW & W St NW, Washington, D.C., United StatesOn Saturday, September 6, there is a call DC residents and allies from across the country to join a "We Are All DC" national march in solidarity with DC communities to end the occupation of DC. The march will be followed by a Beloved Community Banquet from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 13th […]
BCD Communications Committee
Zoom EventThis is a members-only meeting for Communications Commitee members to dicuss communications strategy regarding the BCD website, press releases, social media, telecasts and podcasts, Substack publications, and newsletter. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Amaury Cruz at <amaurycruz@yahoo.com>.
Actualizing Unfaltering Engaged Practice In Our Time – NONVIOLENCE with Father John Dear
In this session, Father John Dear will reflect on the critical importance of “nonviolence” for each one of us today, in our hearts and our personal lives, and for our world. He will review the basics, point out some areas that we can actively work on, and encourage us to do what we can together […]
“Politics and the Path,” a talk by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro at the NY Shambhala Center
151 West 30th St., 3rd Floor 151 West 30th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NYIt’s often thought that the life of a meditator, a practitioner, is noncommittal, serene, not involved with or above the problems of the world. And yet, it’s hard to ignore the suffering and confusion we see everywhere, especially these days when society seems so polarized. One of the most fundamental aspects of Buddhism and Shambhala is […]
Zen Peacemaker Event: The Buddhist Coalition for Democracy: The New Kid on the Block
Buddhist Coalition for Democracy (BCD) board members John Murphy and Rev. Seth Zuiho Segall will discuss the origins of the BCD and its Call to Action, the organization’s guiding principles, its initial actions and future programming, and its view of the current political situation and the role Buddhists can play in supporting democratic principles, ideals, […]
The Three Tenets with Sensei Jim Daikan Bastien
Bernie Glassman articulated the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers early in the evolution of the organization. But these three, simple, profound, vows or commitments can also be taken as a complete practice for our life: I will embody Not Knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas. I will Bear Witness, opening my heart to the […]
Mindful Town Hall: Inner Connection and Interconnection
For members who want to engage in a process of mindful reflection together, BCD now offers a monthly Mindful Town Hall on the third Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 pm New York time. This gathering differs from a traditional town hall. It is not a forum for debate or opinion-sharing. Instead, it […]
No Kings October Mobilization Kick Off Call
The No Kings Coalition is proud to announce the kick-off to our October 18th national protest! Join us to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this national day of action. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned organizer, the time to act is now! Sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/839315/
Sun Day
Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating solar and wind power, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power on the planet – and gives us a chance to actually do something about the climate crisis. But fossil fuel billionaires are […]