BCBS is delighted to announce our partnership with the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) on their Certificate Program in Mindfulness & Psychotherapy – a 9-month immersive training for mental health and other healthcare professionals in the application of mindfulness to psychotherapy and the delivery of care. The IMP began as a study group in the 1980s, consisting mainly of folks researching meditation. Dan Brown, who organized the first meeting, brought together an … [Read more...]
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Made with Metta (General Tarrah’s / Tso’s Tofu)
February 5, 2024Cooking is an act of love and care for our chefs, who stay on the lookout for delicious new recipes. Chef Tarrah has recently been delighting yogis with General Tarrah's (Tso's) Tofu. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! General Tarrah’s (Tso’s) Tofu Servings: 10 Download Recipe PDF 5 1/2 pounds Tofu, firm, pressed MARINADE 3/4 cup tamari 5/8 tablespoon siracha 1/8 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup sunflower oil SAUCE 3 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 7/8 … [Read more...]
Bhikkhu Anālayo releases The Signless and the Deathless: On the Realization of Nirvana
February 2, 2024BCBS Resident Scholar and Monk Bhikkhu Anālayo recently released The Signless and the Deathless: On the Realization of Nirvana (Wisdom Publications). This book is an insightful examination of the end of suffering, drawing much-needed attention to two overlooked factors of Nirvana: signlessness and deathlessness. It includes a foreword by Bhante Gunaratana. Nirvana is at once a critical part of the Buddhist path and a concept difficult to fully understand for Buddhist practitioners. … [Read more...]
Tibetan Studies in India Program
January 29, 2024BCBS Director of Studies William Edelglass recently returned from leading the Five Colleges Tibetan Studies in India Program. The program is based at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath. Sarnath is a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists, as it is the place where the Buddha first turned the wheel of the dharma, teaching the four truths to his former companions. It is also close to Varanasi, the holy city on the Ganges, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the … [Read more...]
The Contemplative Semester Partnership
January 24, 2024BCBS is very pleased to announce our partnership with the inaugural Contemplative Semester – a 14-week residential immersion into the depths of the human experience for young adults (ages 18-25). With an illustrious group of core and visiting faculty providing a foundation in Buddhist thought and practice, the participants will deeply connect with themselves, each other, and the earth as they explore their unique paths to greater peace, love, joy, and purpose. The Hemera and Hershey … [Read more...]
Year-End Appeal Update
January 23, 2024We are deeply grateful to everyone who generously contributed to the BCBS Year-End Appeal. With the help of a matching grant from our Board of Directors, we raised $112,000 from 207 friends. This support allows us to continue offering high-quality Buddhist studies programs that combine contemplative and relational elements to support personal transformation. Your support is the lifeblood of BCBS and will be productively put to work through new online and in-person courses, developing new Path … [Read more...]
Made with Metta: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
November 10, 2023It is always a special treat when the BCBS Chefs serve dessert, and this one is perfect for your inner cookie monster. Fresh out of the oven and straight into your stomach, you will love this cookie recipe from Chef Zack! Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Servings: 30 (but who can eat only one) Download Recipe PDF 1 cup vegan margarine 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs (Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 … [Read more...]
Welcome Vivien Roman-Hampton to the Board of Directors
October 25, 2023Vivien Roman-Hampton (she/her/ella) is a mental health clinician and the founder of a group mental health practice. Her work is dedicated to addressing the unique and often overlooked needs of historically marginalized communities. Vivien's personal journey led her to discover mindfulness in 2013. Since then, she has actively pursued opportunities to deepen her understanding of Buddhist practices, participating in numerous retreats and diverse educational courses. In addition to her … [Read more...]
Welcome Suzanne McGilvray to the Board of Directors
October 25, 2023Suzanne McGilvray is a (mostly) retired Certified Public Accountant with a broad range of board experience in the not-for-profit sector. She has worked with organizations on strategic planning, capital fundraising, improved governance, campus planning, leadership succession, and finance. She is also a board member and the Treasurer of Valley Insight Meditation Society. Suzanne has been interested in Buddhism since her teenage years. Her formal practice began in the Zen tradition, but she has … [Read more...]
Made With Metta: Red Beans and Rice
October 24, 2023Cooking is an act of love and care for our chefs, who stay on the lookout for delicious new recipes. Kitchen Manager and Chef Brian delighted yogis last weekend with this new hearty and comforting Red Beans and Rice dish. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Red Beans And Rice Servings: 15 Download Recipe PDF 6 15-oz cans kidney beans (blend one can before adding for creaminess) 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, diced 1/2 bunch celery, diced 3/8 cup garlic, diced 7/8 pound green … [Read more...]
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