Sangha News

Dharma Resource: Friendship, the Whole of Life Well-lived

Dharma Resource: Friendship, the Whole of Life Well-livedby Janet Surrey and Charles Hallisey As a...

Introducing Karma Yāna

Last November, we shared the arrival of a new tractor on the BCBS campus and...

Giving as Practice: A Reflection from David Green

Giving as Practice: A Reflection from David Green David Green is a longtime BCBS practitioner...

The Common Ground of Letting Go by Joseph Goldstein

The Common Ground of Letting GoJoseph Goldstein on liberation across traditions Joseph Goldstein, a co-founder...

Made with Mettā: Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable lasagna has been a well-loved staple at BCBS, hearty and comforting, and best shared...

Writing, Listening, and Liberation: A Reflection from Jiamin Li

Writing, Listening, and Liberation: A Reflection from Jiamin Li Jiamin Li is a Master of...

Dharma Resource: Wild Mind, Wild Earth

As a Buddhist study center, we’re committed to ongoing inquiry. Each newsletter includes a Dharma...

From the Executive Director — March 2026

I am a latecomer to environmental justice and sustainability. Growing up in the 70s, my...

The Birth of a Tradition: Bhikkhu Anālayo on the Origins of Early Mahāyāna Literature

How did the Mahāyāna emerge from the earliest Buddhist teachings? In a thoughtful new interview...

Help Us Grow the BCBS Garden

As part of our sustainability efforts, we’re reinvigorating the BCBS garden so it can continue...

Celebrating the Daily Sit

This March marks the sixth anniversary of the Daily Sit. Bill and Susan Morgan share...

Made with Mettā: Three Sisters Soup

This month’s Made With Mettā recipe is Three Sisters Soup. The traditional ingredients, corn, beans,...

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...