BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Buddhist Coalition for Democracy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Buddhist Coalition for Democracy 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250912T194550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T221144Z UID:10000866-1762344000-1762347600@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: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014\nPasscode: 858008\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1\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. \nLinda Modaro \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T143000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251107T021344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T021344Z UID:10001131-1762693200-1762698600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Actualizing Unfaltering Engaged Practice In Our Time – BRIDGING with Tara Brach DESCRIPTION:Disarming the Heart—Practices for Bridging Divides \nDo 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 heart and begin bridging the divides within and around us. \nTara Brach is a meditation teacher\, psychologist and author of several books including international bestselling Radical Acceptance\, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. \nRegistration link: \nhttps://www.upaya.org/program/engaged-buddhism-online-november-2025/ URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/actualizing-unfaltering-engaged-practice-in-our-time-bridging-with-tara-brach/ CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251107T022008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T022008Z UID:10001132-1762884000-1762887600@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Action Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-action-committee-meeting-november-2025/ CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250912T194550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T221144Z UID:10000867-1762948800-1762952400@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: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014\nPasscode: 858008\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1\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. \nLinda Modaro \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250821T192523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163931Z UID:10000283-1762974000-1762977600@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/2025-11-12/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Amaury Cruz":MAILTO:amaurycruz@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251111T194002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T194002Z UID:10001136-1763078400-1763337599@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:AWAKENED ACTION: Making the Future in the Present DESCRIPTION: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\, the treasures of imagination and revolutionary joy\, the gift of moral beauty as resistance against moral injury\, the liberating power of wise hope\, the brave stepping toward the good\, and the special skill of discovering the way forward in a pace that is sane\, but with the commitment to go! \nFive remarkable women will guide us in this time together… renowned writers Terry Tempest William and Rebecca Solnit\, lawyer and Buddhist teacher Valerie Brown\, beloved Zen teacher and social activist Roshi Joan Halifax\, and on Saturday evening\, climate diplomat Christiana Figueres who hopes to join us from Brazil\, where she will be part of the COP30 in Belem. \nDetailed schedule and registration at: \nhttps://www.upaya.org/program/awakened-action-making-the-future-in-the-present-online-2025/ URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/awakened-action-making-the-future-in-the-present/ CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251030T224506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T224506Z UID:10001130-1763139600-1763143200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Coordinating Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-coordinating-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250912T194550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T221144Z UID:10000868-1763553600-1763557200@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: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014\nPasscode: 858008\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1\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. \nLinda Modaro \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251017T180338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T184127Z UID:10001128-1763578800-1763584200@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Mindful Converations: Inner Connection and Interconnection DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nThis gathering differs from a traditional town hall. It is not a forum for debate or opinion-sharing. Instead\, it is an opportunity to reflect on our internal responses\, how events are landing within us\, and to discover meaning through shared presence. It includes a 15-minute meditation\, breakout rooms (usually in pairs)\, and group dialogue.\n\nTogether\, we co-create a respectful\, supportive space that honors both our common ground and our diverse experiences. The blend of meditation\, small-group sharing\, and collective dialogue is designed to foster connection—within and between us\, enriched by our differences.\n\nSerge Prengel will facilitate these sessions.\n\n\n\nThere is a 4-minute video describing this event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qju2WyneiUs\n\nTo register for please visit: https://lu.ma/bknnqyan URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/mindful-town-hall-inner-connection-and-interconnection/ LOCATION:Zoom Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251111T194518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T194518Z UID:10001137-1763640000-1763645400@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Meeting the Polycrisis Together With All Beings DESCRIPTION:Join Shodo Spring as she discusses her new book: OPEN REALITY Meeting the Polycrisis Together With All Beings \nOpen 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 invites the reader to a world of possibility. What if industrial civilization isn’t the best that humans can do? What if we weren’t alone in the world\, but embedded in a universe of conscious\, intentional\, powerful beings? \nRegistration at: \nhttps://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/events/193616 URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/meeting-the-polycrisis-together-with-all-beings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250827T123410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T170727Z UID:10000275-1763661600-1763667000@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Voices for Immigration Justice: Compassion in Action DESCRIPTION: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 international influencer with a focus on the intersection of social change\, identity and spiritual practice; Dr. Marisela Gomez\, grassroots activist and advocate for spiritual practice with community organizing; Lenni B. Benson\, Professor of Immigration and Human Rights Law at New York Law School.  The Town Hall will feature an audience Q&A as well as a Call to Action with practical next steps for advocacy and opportunities to stay connected.  Register for this event: https://imcw.org/event/?eventId=1665 URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/town-hall-buddhist-voices-for-immigration-justice-compassion-in-action/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Engaged Buddhism,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T174500 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20251116T184244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T184244Z UID:10001140-1763744400-1763747100@www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org SUMMARY:BCD Coordinating Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of BCD Coordinating Commitee URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-coordinating-committee-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T005148 CREATED:20250912T194550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T221144Z UID:10000869-1764158400-1764162000@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: Meeting ID: 893 5609 8014\nPasscode: 858008\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89356098014?pwd=tzkqQXgDvi59KYGMJFxUMh2fHgsg5J.1\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. \nLinda Modaro \n  URL:https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/event/bcd-weekly-meditation-group/2025-11-26/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:BCD Meeting,Meditation Group END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR