Sangha News

Made with Mettā: Cheddar Scallion Biscuits

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

A New Tractor Joins the BCBS Team

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

A Hand-Carved Gift from Scott Silver

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

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...