BCD Coordinating Committee Meeting
2026-02-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Event
This event is for Coordinating Committee members only.

Buddhist Monks' Walk for Peace Interfaith Service at Washington National Cathedral
2026-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | YouTube Livestream
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

BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club
2026-02-10 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-02-24 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-03-03 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-03-10 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-03-17 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-03-24 19:15 - 20:30, 2026-03-31 19:15 - 20:30 and 1 more date | 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 Weekly Meditation Group
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Zoom Event
​​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=[REDACTED]

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 of Kindness and Curiosity. This is a silent, self-guided meditation practice. You may discern if this feels right for you in the moment; if not, you are welcome to do the practice of your choice.
● During meditation, cameras are generally off so you can focus on your practice. If keeping your camera on helps you feel more connected, you are welcome to do so.
● After meditation, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience.
● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe.
● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection.
Session Flow
● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism
● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off)
● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience
● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen
● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection
About the Facilitator
Linda Modaro is the founder and lead teacher at Sati Sangha, a vibrant online meditation community offering daily Reflective Meditation sessions and online retreats throughout the year. She is co-author (with Nelly Kaufer of Pine Street Sangha) of Reflective Meditation: Cultivating Kindness and Curiosity in the Buddha’s Company.

Buddhist Monks' Walk for Peace arrives at the Lincoln Memorial
2026-02-11 13:00 - 13:30 | Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Buddhist monks’ 2,300 mile Walk for Peace ends with a gathering on Wednesday, February 11th at the Lincoln Memorial.
BCD members who wish to greet the monks as a group will assemble on February 11th at 1:00 p.m. at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial on Constitution Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets NW.
For more information, email: bcdupdates@outlook.com.

BCD Communications Committee
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Event
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>.

Ten Percent More Engaged (Monthly BCD Group)
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Event
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 Live Event: New Horizons in Engaged Buddhism: Julia Sagebien interviews Ellen Korman Mains
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Event
On Thursday February 26th at 7:00 p.m. EST, Host Julia Sagebien will conduct a live interview with Ellen Korman Mains as part of BCD’s New Horizons in Engaged Buddhism series. The daughter of a Polish-born Jewish Holocaust survivors, Ellen studied with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche from 1971-1987 and studied the Way of the Bow with Sensei Shibata Kanjuro, Bow Maker to the Emperor of Japan. Since 2006 she spent over two years in Poland researching the Holocaust, promoting dialogue, and deepening ancestral connections. She is the author of Buried Rivers: A Spiritual Journey into the Holocaust. Julia will interview her about how we can move on from trauma patterns to finding our own best way of healing and repairing the world. To join the live interview and participate in the question-and-answer period, click here.

BCD Women in Solidarity Group
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 General Membership Meeting
2026-03-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom Event
This first 2026 on-line general membership meeting marks the one year anniversary of the founding of BCD. BCD will present information on BCD’s growth and development, current programming and activities, and future directions. There will be ample time for members to comment, make suggestions, and raise issues. Members are encouraged to read the 2025 Annual Report before the meeting
To join the meeting, click on https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85646166538?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or use Meeting ID: 856 4616 6538 and Passcode: [REDACTED]
