Disarming the Heart—Practices for Bridging Divides Do you sometimes demonize those whose views and actions feel threatening or harmful? In these times of deep polarization, the suffering of our world arises from a trance of forgotten belonging—and the hope for healing lies in remembering, together. This session offers experiential practices to help us soften the […]
This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014 Passcode: 858008 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1 What to Expect Each session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in […]
This 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>.
This special gathering is a time to explore how in this very moment, we make the future in the present. Today, we find ourselves moving against attempts to step backward into greater and greater harm. In this important time together we will explore through teachings, story, practice, meeting each other warm hand to warm hand, […]
This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014 Passcode: 858008 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1 What to Expect Each session begins with an invitation to bring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with activism into your meditation; holding them in […]
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 […]
Join Shodo Spring as she discusses her new book: OPEN REALITY Meeting the Polycrisis Together With All Beings Open Reality speaks to the world behind and beneath our daily collective trauma. It opens practical possibilities for creating a shared, flexible culture that knows the natural world both as family and as a working partner. It […]
BCD, in partnership with the Insight Meditation Center of Washington will be holding a virtual Town Hall on Immigration. “Buddhist Voices for Immigration Justice: Compassion in Action” will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00-7:30pm EST. Our panelists: Tara Brach, whose teachings include a full, compassionate engagement with our world; Lama Rod Owens, an […]