Sangha News

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...

Growing with BCBS: April Pellegrino Gustafson’s New Role at BCBS

We’re excited to share that April Pellegrino Gustafson has stepped into the role of Communications...

Finding Home at BCBS: A Message from Melissa Gopnik

Dear Friends, Have you ever walked into a place for the first time and just...

The Tender Work of Love

The Tender Work of Love Exploring Love through the Eyes of Buddhism and Psychotherapy with...

Made with Mettā: Vegan Gado Gado

This month’s Made with Mettā offering brings the vibrant, nourishing flavors of Indonesia to your...

Help Us Build a Network of Partners for Mindful Climate Action

As part of our new Global Awareness Local Action (GALA) initiative, BCBS is building a...