60th Anniversary Conference. Fostering religious pluralism and cultural diversity, integrating spiritual practice with social action, and promoting a just and peaceful global community.

A retreat with Donald Rothberg and Oren Sofer, at Spirit Rock, Woodacre, CA

In this weekend retreat, beloved teacher Ani Pema Chödrön will teach us how to work with our fear and anxiety using gentleness and inquisitiveness. We learn to do this through the practice of meditation which leads us to befriend our fear and helps us find peace in our lives.

Bodhisattvas needed in the Gulf to support clean up efforts.

Living in harmony when things fall apart. Sept 25-26, 2010. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Shining light on the suffering in New Orleans

This list of resources will help you stay connected to the news, views, and work being done by socially engaged Buddhists throughout the world.

The Welcome Home Project helps the larger civilian community actively participate in the return of our soldiers. Here are some helpful resources for Vets. A film is also in production aiming to reconnect Vets with the civilian community.

A 2008 film telling the powerful story of Aidan Delgado, a Buddhist growing into conscientious objection during his military service in Iraq.

Advice from Jay Smooth about "HOW TO TELL PEOPLE THEY SOUND RACIST."

Buddhist Peace Fellowship’s Position by Chris Wilson, Board of Directors
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Executive Director Sarah Weintraub will give a Dharma Talk at the Still Point Zen Center in Detroit, Michigan. Saturday, June 26, 2010. 6:30 pm. Are all invited.
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BPF will host four events at the US SOCIAL FORUM!
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BPF is happy to join the San Francisco Zen Center at the Pride Parade. You are warmly welcome to join us.
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Buddhist Peace Fellowship joined Fellowship of Reconciliation at this year's National Days of Action for Colombia. The surge of action around the U.S. brought tens of thousands of people face-to-face with Colombia's 5 million displaced, shedding light on our hemisphere's hidden humanitarian crisis and the U.S. policies behind it.
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BPF endorses the Catalyst Projects's call to action in response to Arizona's new immigration law.
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A Street Display for Colombian displaced people, co-sponsored by BPF. April 19, 2010. San Francisco, CA.
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On March 3, Board Member Anchalee Kuratach appeared on KALW Radio's show, "Your Call," talking about Buddhism in America today. Listen to the MP3 now!
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BASE is Back! The Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement (BASE) makes its comeback this year with J. Tyson Casey and Mia Murietta as Intern Coordinators...
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The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Colombia Program and the Buddhist Peace Fellowship are seeking a Buddhist practitioner who can join the FOR team to carry out nonviolent protective accompaniment to threatened activists in Colombia, while exploring the relationship between Buddhism and activism during one year of service in the field.
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Voices against the Gulf Disaster
6/21/2010
 In response to the unfolding ecological and moral and spiritual disaster that is the Gulf Coast crisis, a group of artists and spiritual leaders in the Bay Area are calling on our community to join with us in prayer and song and renewed commitment to a sustainable planet.
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OUT in the Himalayas: A Buddhist Perspective on Homosexuality
6/2/2010 - 6/30/2010
 Gay Pride Month events focusing on gay, lesbian and transgender issues in the Himalayan region, at the Rubin Museum, New York City.
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US Social Forum, Detroit MI
6/22/2010 - 6/26/2010
 The US Social Forum will provide a space to develop leadership, vision, and strategy needed to realize another world.
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Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication
6/28/2010 - 7/5/2010
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An evening of meditation and discussion with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

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Socially Engaged Buddhism Symposium
8/9/2010 - 8/14/2010
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Global, Remote, Socially-engaged Zen Practice Period from ZENVC
3/7/2010 - 6/1/2010
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7 Days Toward Inner and Outer Justice
7/3/2010 - 7/10/2010
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Pema Chodron - SMILE AT FEAR: Finding a True Heart of Bravery.
10/15/2010 - 10/17/2010
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