Dr. Vesely-Flad’s latest book The Fire Inside, examines the writings of Lorde and Baldwin through a Dharmic lens, and discusses how two of America’s greatest literary voices reflect—and expand—Buddhism’s most timeless truths toward justice and liberation.

The Secular Buddhist Network has a discussion group for those who wish to share their experiences of and discuss new possibilities for bringing secular Buddhist ideas, ethics, and practices to community groups and political movements. The group meets the first Friday of every month, at 1 pm US Eastern Time.

We invite people working on all the front lines of our climate movements – farmers, rematriation workers, educators, eco-chaplains, researchers, organizers, activists, healers (and, and, and!) to apply. This retreat will be led by, and will lift up the voices and priorities of BIPOC, trans, queer, disabled, and/or immigrant practitioners and is partially supported by the Kripalu Center and the BESS Family Foundation.

Together, Lubna Masarwa and Thanissara will explore the shared spiritual terrain of trust, surrender, refuge, and compassionate presence through the lens of Islamic and Buddhist practice. Inspired by Tawakkul and Dharma teachings on relinquishment, this gathering opens a contemplative space to explore what it means to remain inwardly steady within a world marked by deep division and profound uncertainty.

Experience meditating together for the well-being of people, planet, and participants - a monthly live meditation designed for activists, open to all levels.

Climate cafés focus on feelings; no feeling is too difficult or taboo to discuss. Participants are invited to share as much or as little as they are comfortable with. Our events are only available for individuals 16 years of age and older residing in Canada.

Join Zen teacher and author David Robert Loy in conversation with CIIS Clinical Psychology faculty Rene Dumetz to explore how we can fix what's gone wrong with humanity by embracing a non-dualistic worldview.

Alongside mindfulness practices, movement and personal time in nature, experience guided visualizations and observe nature through the eyes of a Naturalist.

What is our Buddhist response to the ruin of land and ecosystems resulting from our modern extractivist human-centric culture? What can we as contemplative practitioners do to pacify and restore our local places and landscapes? We invite you to join our multi-site action during Buddhist Action Month (with a discussion/guidance meeting on Tuesday June 2nd).

Hosted by Dharma teacher and social justice activist JoAnna Hardy, this series brings together visionary voices at the intersection of ecology, art, and the sacred. John Francis, the Planetwalker, spent 17 years in silence and 22 years walking the Earth as an act of devotion. Osprey Orielle Lake, founder of WECAN International, is a leading force in the global Rights of Nature movement. Poet and Guggenheim Fellow Camille Dungy illuminates the deep, often erased bonds between people of the African diaspora and the land.