Engaged Buddhism

At these Open Meetings, sangha members may bring their desired topics of discussion to the table, enabling us to go deeper into their areas of work and focus. We may use this space to read a piece or watch a video together.

Facilitated by Rev. Jikyo Sensei and Dr. Michael Fayne

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“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4th, 1967 Read more »

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4th, 1967 Read more »

Each month, members of the Zen Studies Society (ZSS) sangha offer a monthly zazen practice space for minority/POC/BIPOC practitioners. This offering is made recognizing the power of affinity spaces to help foster a sense of belonging in otherwise predominantly "white" spaces. Read more »

Each month, members of the Zen Studies Society (ZSS) sangha offer a monthly zazen practice space for minority/POC/BIPOC practitioners. This offering is made recognizing the power of affinity spaces to help foster a sense of belonging in otherwise predominantly "white" spaces. Read more »

You are invited to co-create a space where we recognize our true nature and work in strategic ways to cut through a wide range of systemic issues arising from collective greed, aversion, and delusion. We will begin with 30 minutes of zazen followed by Dharma Discussion grounded in shared wisdom.

This free zoom session is open to all that are interested in exploring ways to “engage” in socially meaningful ways. Read more »