Sangha News

Dharma Resources: Black History Month

As a Buddhist study center, we’re committed to ongoing inquiry, both within our programs and...

Chef for a Day Survey

Many people tell us that the meals are one of the highlights of their time...

Assistive Listening in the Dharma Hall

We’re happy to share an exciting accessibility upgrade in the Dharma Hall with the installation...

Made with Mettā: Brown Lentil Bolognese

As winter settles in, the kitchen leans into heartier meals. This month’s Made With Mettā...

Children’s Books Now in the BCBS Bookstore

The BCBS bookstore is excited to now carry a selection of children’s books. Your kiddo,...

Life as a Working Guest: Rachel’s Reflections

To be a Working Guest at BCBS is to step into the daily life of...

Befriending Mortality: Reflections from the Retreat

We all know that we will die, and yet death is often pushed to the...

Welcoming Shawn to the Online Programs Team

We are delighted to welcome Shawn Yvette Holmes to BCBS as our new Online Programs...

From the Executive Director — February 2026

Growing up in Montreal, Leonard Cohen was my hometown hero. One of his most famous...

Made with Mettā: Cheddar Scallion Biscuits

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the BCBS kitchen fills with...

Guru Rinpoche Plaque Placed at BCBS

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

A New Tractor Joins the BCBS Team

There’s a new arrival on the BCBS campus, and it’s already hard at work! We...

A Hand-Carved Gift from Scott Silver

We recently received a beautiful surprise from a former working guest, Scott Silver, who stayed...

Bhikkhu Anālayo’s New Book

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

From the Executive Director — November 2025

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

Welcoming Jeri Sides to the BCBS Board of Directors

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