Sangha News

From the Executive Director — November 2025

I have been thinking a lot recently about “Identity” — at BCBS, in my personal...

Guru Rinpoche Plaque Placed at BCBS

On October 24, 2025, members of the BCBS Board and staff gathered for a quiet...

Bhikkhu Anālayo’s New Book

BCBS scholar-monk Bhikkhu Anālayo has released a landmark new work, The Perfection of Wisdom in...

Welcoming Jeri Sides to the BCBS Board of Directors

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jeri Krogh Sides to the BCBS Board of Directors....

William Edelglass Explores Buddhist Environmental Justice at SOAS

William Edelglass, Director of Studies at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, recently participated in...

Welcoming Maija Ploof to BCBS

We are delighted to introduce a new member of our community. Please join us in...

Working Guest Reflections: Mallika Iyer

“I drove away from my first retreat at BCBS feeling deeply peaceful and wondered how...

2026 Program Overview

What sustains your practice? What helps you feel grounded, connected, and inspired along the path?...

New Online Sutta Study Programs

Exploring the Buddha’s Words Together When we asked our community what kinds of programs would...

A Homecoming in Song: Khmer Affinity Retreat at BCBS

In July, BCBS hosted Cambodian Dharma Songs: A Khmer Affinity Retreat with teachers Trent Walker...

A Taste of BCBS at Home

One of the joys of being at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies is sharing...

In Memory of Larry Ward

Dear friends, Beloved BCBS teacher Larry Ward passed away on August 19, 2025. Larry carried...

From the Executive Director

Moving from Us and Them to You, Me, and We Dear Friends, As the new...

Made With Mettā: Vegan Gluten-Free Coconut Cookies

Beloved by staff and yogis alike, this month’s Made with Mettā offering is Vegan Gluten-Free...

Caring for Our Refuge: Recent Campus Upgrades at BCBS

Our campus is a beloved refuge for so many, and caring for it is one...

From Working Guest to Cook: Welcoming Sarah Oliver to BCBS

We’re delighted to introduce Sarah Oliver, who recently joined the BCBS staff as a cook...