This contemplative online circle explores the relationship between language, nature, and shared human experience. Facilitated by author, poet, and ecopsychologist Lorena Saavedra Smith, the group will engage poetry as a practice of mindful witnessing, listening to the ways Earth, body, and society inform one another. Sessions include a short meditation, a selected poem connected to a monthly theme, and sharing of original theme-inspired writings or reflections. No prior writing experience necessary.

The approaching U.S. midterm elections are stirring anxiety, urgency, hope, and uncertainty for many of us. How can we participate in this political moment without hardening our hearts? How do we stand up for what matters while remaining grounded in compassion, wisdom, and respect for our shared humanity? Tara Brach, Ben Connelly and Kaira Jewel Lingo will explore how Buddhist practice can guide us in meeting these challenges.

Join Kate Raworth & Brother Phap Linh for a live conversation exploring the relationship between inner change and systems change.

This interactive, experiential program invites you into community to consider the systemic ways we have experienced separation individually and collectively through unhealed trauma. Together, we explore the dynamic interdependence of humans and Earth and open into an embodied sense of interconnection.

This year, for the first time since the Covid pandemic, BGR will be holding a Walk to Feed the Hungry in New York City. Led by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, participants will walk peacefully through Astoria Park, near the East River in Astoria, Queens, and then will gather at a nearby site for a vegetarian lunch, speakers, and Dharma fellowship. We hope that you will join us, either in person or in spirit, for this joyful morning of compassionate action in support of the work of Buddhist Global Relief.

Hosted by Lama Willa and Deborah Eden Tull, these gatherings invite us to experience Dharma not as fixed doctrine, but as a living, relational field—one that emerges spontaneously through authentic dialogue and shared presence. Guests for this series include Kazu Haga, Susie Harrington, Kritee Kanko, Adam Lobel, Thanissara, and Karen Waconda-Lewis, with additional guests to be announced. You only need to register once to access the full year of monthly Dharma Dialogues and you may join at any point during the series.

Climate circle is a space to connect with our emotional responses to the climate and ecological crises, and related political and social crisis and to be alongside others and be resourced. hristine and Nick are members of XR Buddhists and offer on-going monthly climate circles. Christine is a Triaratna Earth Sangha local convener for the North Wales Buddhist group and is a retired psychotherapist and trainer of psychotherapists. Nick practises Tibetan Buddhism and has integrated Buddhism, meditation and activism for the last six years.

This year’s Summit explores the theme Grounded Resistance, with four sessions focused on how we engage the world from a place of deep grounding, collective support, and sustained resistance.

Join Zen Peacemakers for a second conversation between poet Jane Hirshfield and Geoff Shoun O’ Keeffe as they continue the dialogue about art-making and activism, the ways that creative heart-mind increases compassion, and the perennial question of meeting the difficult with tenderness, humility, and courage.

Weaving the Dharma with the living world, they draw on their background in wildlife ecology (Peter) and forestry (Chas), recognizing the natural world not merely as a setting for meditation but as an active teacher. Emphasizing interconnection, emotional resilience, and the deep support that silence and practice in nature can offer, Peter and Chas create a grounded, accessible retreat container.