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SUMMARY:One Million Rising: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation\, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. \nSession 3: You’ll be onboarded to basic campaign design and learn how to implement it locally as well as get plugged into our next national campaign work. Your second community resistance gathering will move this action forward. \nEvent website \nhttps://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/803953/
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/one-million-rising-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
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SUMMARY:BCD Communications Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-communications-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250707T211334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T180720Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Peacemaking with Eve Marko
DESCRIPTION:Our approach to Peacemaking is unique. As we practice the Three Tenets of Not Knowing\, Bearing Witness\, and Taking Action\, we commit to not taking fixed positions\, to embracing wholeness and unity\, to setting a place at the table for everyone. In a world of conflict\, suffering\, and violence\, how do we make peace in this way. Please join us to learn about Zen Peacemaking. \nEvent website \nhttps://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/events/182442
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/introduction-to-zen-peacemaking-with-eve-marko/
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250804T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T222802Z
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SUMMARY:Hozan Alan Senauke's Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Honor and celebrate the life of Zen Priest-Musician-Activist Hozan Alan Senauke\, the late Abbot of Berkeley Zen Center. The day will include a Zen ceremony\, stories from a number of friends\, and lots of music. \nHozan authored several books in which he shared his lived understanding of the Dharma: Heirs to Ambedkar: The Rebirth of Engaged Buddhism in India (Clear View Press)\, The Bodhisattva’s Embrace: Dispatches from Engaged Buddhism’s Front Lines (Clear View Press) and Turning Words (Shambhala). \nLive stream the memorial celebration via this link : \nWelcome to BZC
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/hozan-alan-senaukes-memorial-service/
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250713T185126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T185126Z
UID:10000017-1754506800-1754512200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:A Mindful Town Hall: Inner Connection & Interconnection
DESCRIPTION:​We are inviting you to a Mindful Town Hall\, in which we will explore how we are affected by the political situation. This will be a 90-minute Zoom session in which there will be time for meditation\, breakout rooms\, and group discussion. ​The meeting will be facilitated by Serge Prengel\, a therapist and mindfulness practitioner who has a lot of experience leading groups that foster inner connection and interconnection while exploring difficult topics.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/a-mindful-town-hall-inner-connection-interconnection/
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250704T193354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T193354Z
UID:10000013-1753905600-1753909200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:One Million Rising: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation\, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. \nSession 2: This train-the-trainer session is how we get to one million. Learn not just our strategy\, but how you can train others and get them on board. You’ll host your first community resistance gathering after this session.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/one-million-rising-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250707T210744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T211539Z
UID:10000015-1753876800-1753882200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Zen Peacemakers presents Do Not Comply in Advance
DESCRIPTION:Zen Peacemakers presents Rev. Dan Clark for an interactive presentation: Do Not Comply in Advance. In this talk\, we will explore the political and religious foundations of resisting authoritarianism and the ways in which contemplation and action work together to support meaningful solidarity and effective advocacy.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/do-not-comply-in-advance/
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250704T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T191657Z
UID:10000010-1753293600-1753297200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Sun Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Bill McKibben in conversation with Third Act staff and Sun Day partners to learn about why we must dramatically accelerate and scale-up solar energy and how Sun Day will help achieve this goal.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/preparing-for-sun-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250718T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T223645Z
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SUMMARY:Multifaith Prayer Circle in Support of the Apache People Protecting Oak Flat
DESCRIPTION:As Buddhist practitioners\, we invite you to join us at a perilous moment\, in supporting the Western Apache people of southeastern Arizona\, who have for centuries remained steadfast in protecting Mother Earth. \nYou may have heard of Oak Flat\, the name in English for sacred high-desert land critical to Apache religion and culture\, about 60 miles east of Phoenix. In February 2025 a small group of us\, from various Dharma lineages\, formed the first Buddhist delegation at the annual Oak Flat Prayer Run and March. This sacred place\, the generosity and strength of the Apache people\, and the many ceremonies we experienced left a powerful impression. We have been deeply moved to support the Apache in their defense of Oak Flat\, and now feel called to accompany them in prayerful presence at a time of potential loss. \nOak Flat – which the Apache call Chi’chil Biłdagoteel – holds historic\, religious\, and cultural significance for the Western Apache and all of Turtle Island. The Apache were driven from Oak Flat in the late 19th century and forced to live on the nearby San Carlos reservation. They go back frequently to Oak Flat\, which has been preserved as part of the Tonto National Forest for more than half a century\, to practice sacred ceremonies and preserve their culture.\nIn recent years copper was discovered deep under Oak Flat\, and transfer of its land to a giant multinational mining enterprise was authorized by a last-minute addition to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act. \nApache Stronghold\, an organization of Apaches and Native and non-Native allies\, has reached out to faith-community allies\, including Mennonite\, Episcopal\, Franciscan\, Jewish and UCC\, for support in its struggle to protect their sacred land. And it has sought for years to save Oak Flat through the legal system\, as have the San Carlos Apache tribe and a coalition of environmental organizations. Apache Stronghold’s lawsuit\, based on religious-freedom grounds\, made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. But in late May the Justices announced their decision not to hear the case. \nThis brings the Western Apache to a critical and vulnerable moment: Barring last-minute developments on the legal front\, ownership of the land could be transferred to the mining interests in mid August. Land that has sustained the Apache people and religion for centuries\, as well as its plants\, animals\, and the regional watershed\, would be gravely impacted by the mining operation. Oak Flat and surrounding land would collapse into an immense crater.  \nApache Stronghold is reaching out to spiritual allies for support. Attending this online prayer circle is one way to offer support. You need to pre-register to attend the event.  You can register by clicking on this link\, and an email will be sent to you with providing the way to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/multifaith-prayer-circle-in-support-of-the-apache-people-protecting-oak-flat/
CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
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SUMMARY:Good Trouble Lives On: A Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Demonstrations will be held across America on July 17th in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis. \nGo to Good Trouble Lives On to find an event near you.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-a-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:National Day of Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250704T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T193031Z
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SUMMARY:One Million Rising: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:One Million Rising—a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation\, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. \nSession 1: Get oriented to making meaning of this moment and the role you can play in coordinated strategic action.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/one-million-rising-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250624T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161913Z
UID:10000007-1752674400-1752678000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Action Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-action-ctte-meeting/
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250623T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T205645Z
UID:10000006-1752174000-1752177600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Good Trouble Lives On Informational Call
DESCRIPTION:On July 17\, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing\, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Join us on this informational call to learn more.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-informational-call-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250625T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T205715Z
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SUMMARY:BCD Communications Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-communications-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250623T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T205749Z
UID:10000005-1751569200-1751572800@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Good Trouble Lives On Informational Call
DESCRIPTION:On July 17\, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing\, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Join us on this informational call to learn more.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-informational-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250703T153349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T153349Z
UID:10000009-1751558400-1751562000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:BCD Coordinating Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-coordinating-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250623T185109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T205805Z
UID:10000004-1750878000-1750881600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:Good Trouble Lives On Informational Call
DESCRIPTION:On July 17\, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing\, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Join us on this informational call to learn more.
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-informational-call/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122950
CREATED:20250617T011401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T205823Z
UID:10000002-1750104000-1750107600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org
SUMMARY:No Kings Day Debriefing Phone Call
DESCRIPTION:The No Kings Day organization will hold a debriefing call for everyone who attended a No Kings Day demonstration on June 14th. \nYou can sign up to participate on the call at: \nhttps://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/798722/?emci=9ebf9762-8b49-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=d88f0884-ef49-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=2651284
URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/no-kings-day-debriefing-phone-call/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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