BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buddhist Coalition for Democracy - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Buddhist Coalition for Democracy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20290311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20291104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280606T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001876-1843931700-1843936200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-06-06/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280607T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001001-1843992000-1843995600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-07/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280610T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002262-1844251200-1844257500@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-10/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280613T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280613T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001877-1844536500-1844541000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-06-13/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001002-1844596800-1844600400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-14/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20250821T192523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163931Z UID:10000314-1844622000-1844625600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Communications Committee DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you are interested in joining the committee\, please contact Amaury Cruz at . URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-communications-committee/2028-06-14/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Amaury Cruz":MAILTO:amaurycruz@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280617T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002263-1844856000-1844862300@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-17/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280620T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001878-1845141300-1845145800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-06-20/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001003-1845201600-1845205200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-21/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251114T184814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224904Z UID:10001450-1845226800-1845232200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Ten Percent More Engaged (Monthly BCD Group) DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur gatherings take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST. \nWe 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. \nA concrete example of the types of discussion we have is: How we can use social media more effectively individually and as a group. \nWe conduct our gatherings in a respectful\, supportive space that embodies our aspiration for mindfulness and democracy in action. \nThe gatherings are facilitated by Serge Prengel. \n\n\n\nTo register and receive monthly reminders of meetings\, click here: https://tinyurl.com/bcdengaged URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/mindful-conversations-interconnection-and-inner-connection/2028-06-21/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280624T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002264-1845460800-1845467100@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-06-24/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280627T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280627T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001879-1845746100-1845750600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-06-27/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001004-1845806400-1845810000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-06-28/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260308T203455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230019Z UID:10002113-1845878400-1845918000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Poetry as Witness: A Contemplative Circle of Nature and Word (Recurring Monthly Group) DESCRIPTION:Poetry as Witness is a monthly online contemplative circle of Nature & Word designed as a space for literary expression\, mindful witnessing\, and relational reflection. \nThe 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. \nThis circle invites both experienced writers and first-time participants to engage with poetry as a practice of presence. \n• Providing contemplative space for authentic expression \n• Encouraging mindful\, non-reactive speech \n• Cultivating moral imagination through shared language \nThe circle emphasizes presence over performance and listening over reaction. \nEach 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. \nTo get on this group’s mailing list\, write to poetryandnaturegroup@gmail.com. \nTo join on Zoom\, click on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87407397997?pwd=s0JoQenCUv49aC5wLrBhNpIdqS42IC.1 \nOr use Meeting ID: 874 0739 7997 and Passcode: 468468. \n– \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-poetry-as-witness-a-contemplative-circle-of-nature-and-word-recurring-monthly-group/2028-06-29/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280701T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002265-1846065600-1846071900@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-01/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280704T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280704T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001880-1846350900-1846355400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-07-04/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280705T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280705T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001005-1846411200-1846414800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-05/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260110T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T170219Z UID:10002042-1846522800-1846526400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Women in Solidarity Group DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to be on the BCD Women in Solidarity mailing list and stay informed about upcoming groups: bcdwomeninsolidarity@gmail.com. \nTo join the meeting\, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87096192102?pwd=dTWeiqODdZYdtnORhKGGlLZPT6o83M.1 \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-women-in-solidarity-group/2028-07-06/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280708T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002266-1846670400-1846676700@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-08/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280711T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280711T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001881-1846955700-1846960200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-07-11/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001006-1847016000-1847019600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-12/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20250821T192523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163931Z UID:10000315-1847041200-1847044800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Communications Committee DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you are interested in joining the committee\, please contact Amaury Cruz at . URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-communications-committee/2028-07-12/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Amaury Cruz":MAILTO:amaurycruz@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280715T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002267-1847275200-1847281500@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-15/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280718T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001882-1847560500-1847565000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-07-18/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001007-1847620800-1847624400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-19/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280719T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251114T184814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T224904Z UID:10001451-1847646000-1847651400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Ten Percent More Engaged (Monthly BCD Group) DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur gatherings take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST. \nWe 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. \nA concrete example of the types of discussion we have is: How we can use social media more effectively individually and as a group. \nWe conduct our gatherings in a respectful\, supportive space that embodies our aspiration for mindfulness and democracy in action. \nThe gatherings are facilitated by Serge Prengel. \n\n\n\nTo register and receive monthly reminders of meetings\, click here: https://tinyurl.com/bcdengaged URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/mindful-conversations-interconnection-and-inner-connection/2028-07-19/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280722T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260321T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155929Z UID:10002268-1847880000-1847886300@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Weekly Compassion Practice Group (Tonglen) DESCRIPTION:Weekly Compassion Practice: The practice of sending and taking through the medium of the breath (tonglen) provides an opportunity to cultivate compassion by transforming our own and the world’s suffering into openness\, care and healing for others. We begin the session with a brief meta practice (cultivating loving-kindness) and soon transition into the tonglen practice of transforming our concern for suffering into a very real visualization for such suffering to cease. Sessions include instruction and a brief discussion. \nThis weekly group is facilitated by BCD Coordinating Committee member Rachel Faro. Rachel is a senior meditation teacher and practitioner within the Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist traditions who has taught and led meditation retreats\, classes and workshops in Europe\, Latin America\, South Africa and throughout the United States. A personal student of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, she has been training\, practicing and teaching since the early 1970’s. \nThis weekly gorup will include: \n5 minutes instruction\n5 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes Meta/Tonglen practice\n10 minutes meditation practice\n10 minutes discussion \nTo join\, click here. \n  \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/tonglen-compassion-meditation-group/2028-07-22/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280725T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280725T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260204T185345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185350Z UID:10001883-1848165300-1848169800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Engaged Buddhist Book Club DESCRIPTION:This weekly book club is hosted by Kat Symington Muendell.  Each week\, members will discuss a book or article related to engaged Buddhism. \nEmail Kat at bcdbookclub@gmail.com for the weekly reading assignment and Zoom link and to get on the Book Club mailing list. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-engaged-buddhist-book-club-2-2/2028-07-25/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20251231T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T192334Z UID:10001008-1848225600-1848229200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Weekly Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:​​This is a weekly meditation group facilitated by Linda Modaro. It is a welcoming drop-in group—join when you can. \n\nMeeting ID: 818 7605 9491\nPasscode: 100\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876059491?pwd=TUpXZ0V3bHYya1c0cjRia2JBS3J3UT09\n\nWhat to Expect\nEach 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.\n● 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. \n● After meditation\, we encourage you to write down and reflect on your experience. \n● A few participants will have the opportunity for a short conversation with Linda Modaro about their meditation while others listen and observe. \n● Each session closes with a group discussion on topics that naturally emerged from meditation and reflection. \nSession Flow\n● 9:00–9:05 am PT – Invitation: for meditation and activism \n● 9:05–9:25 am PT – Meditation: 20 minute silent meditation (cameras on or off) \n● 9:25–9:35 am PT – Reflection: remembering and recollecting your experience \n● 9:35–9:45 am PT – Sharing: short conversations about meditation experience between a meditator and Linda Modaro while others listen \n● 9:45-10:00 am PT – Group discussion: on themes arising from practice and reflection \nAbout the Facilitator\nLinda 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. \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group-2/2028-07-26/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/images.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20280727T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20280727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T135832 CREATED:20260308T203455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230019Z UID:10002114-1848297600-1848337200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Poetry as Witness: A Contemplative Circle of Nature and Word (Recurring Monthly Group) DESCRIPTION:Poetry as Witness is a monthly online contemplative circle of Nature & Word designed as a space for literary expression\, mindful witnessing\, and relational reflection. \nThe 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. \nThis circle invites both experienced writers and first-time participants to engage with poetry as a practice of presence. \n• Providing contemplative space for authentic expression \n• Encouraging mindful\, non-reactive speech \n• Cultivating moral imagination through shared language \nThe circle emphasizes presence over performance and listening over reaction. \nEach 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. \nTo get on this group’s mailing list\, write to poetryandnaturegroup@gmail.com. \nTo join on Zoom\, click on: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87407397997?pwd=s0JoQenCUv49aC5wLrBhNpIdqS42IC.1 \nOr use Meeting ID: 874 0739 7997 and Passcode: 468468. \n– \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-poetry-as-witness-a-contemplative-circle-of-nature-and-word-recurring-monthly-group/2028-07-27/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unknown.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR