Author: Barbara Smith

Inner Ocean 933 Shuttleworth DriveErie, CO 80516Telephone: (804) 439-4374Website: http://inneroceanempowermentproject.org Description of Organization Inner Ocean is a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating personal and spiritual transformation through nurturing underserved communities using a regenerative leadership model. In pursuit of this, they offer in-person and online healing and educational opportunities as well as trauma-informed, healing-centered service immersions that…

Zen Studies Society 223 Beecher Lake RoadLivingston Manor, NY 12758Telephone: (845) 439-4566Website: https://zenstudies.org/ Description of Organization The Zen Studies Society’s mission is to teach the principles of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and the practice of meditation as a way of living with insight and compassion. Moving forward into a new era and fulfilling the promise of…

Zen Community of Oregon 79640 Quincy Mayger RdClatskanie, OR 97016Email: info@zendust.orgWebsite: https://zendust.org/ Description of Organization The primary purpose of Zen Community of Oregon is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmitted through an authentic, historical lineage and to support and maintain Zen Buddhist practice in order to…

Zen Center of Pittsburgh 124 Willow Ridge RoadSewickley, PA 15143Telephone: (412) 741-1262Website: http://www.deepspringzen.org Description of Organization The Zen Center aims to support and nurture The Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. They seek to remain a registered Soto Zen Temple and a Buddhist community center far into the future, in order to provide a home…

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council P.O. Box 544413 South 14th StOxford MS 38655Telephone: (662) 236-6429Website: http://www.oxfordarts.com Description of Organization The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) is dedicated to building a more engaged and connected society by using the arts as a bridge to bring people together, foster understanding, and strengthen community bonds. While YAC does not create art…

Walls Turned Sideways 2717 W Madison StChicago, IL 60612Website: https://wallsturnedsideways.org/ Description of Organization The mission of Walls Turned Sideways is to build bridges that connect people in prison, their families, artists, and other community members using art, exhibitions, and political education with a focus on collective liberation, healing and abolition. Their work is guided by…

Vien An Buddhist Association 13915 New Hampshire AveSilver Spring, MD 20904Telephone:  (240) 628-1974Website: http://www.vienantemple.org Description of Organization Vien An Buddhist Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) religious organization dedicated to preserving and teaching the Buddha’s Dharma to the Vietnamese-American community and the broader public in the National Capital Region. Their mission is to provide a safe…

Traveling Nunk DBA Sangha House NOLA 7th WardNew Orleans, LaTelephone: (504) 407-1055Website: https://www.sanghahouse.com/ Description of Organization Sangha House NOLA exists to alleviate suffering and cultivate collective liberation through Buddhist wisdom, ancestral healing, and culturally grounded spiritual practice. We serve communities most impacted by systemic harm, displacement, grief, and spiritual disconnection—offering presence, nourishment, and refuge through…

The Silence Foundation 3106 Norcrest DriveForest Park, OK 73121Email: hello@thesilencefoundation.orgWebsite: https://thesilencefoundation.org Description of Organization The Silence Foundation understands that in our noisy and fast-paced culture, Silence might be initially uncomfortable or even threatening to some. That’s why their team enjoys introducing mindful Silence in ways that include the arts, writing, playing, and playfully interacting, rather…

Tallahassee Chan Center 1310 North Paul Russell RdTallahassee, FL 32301Telephone: (850) 888-2616     Website: http://www.tallahasseechan.org/ Description of Organization The Tallahassee Chan Center’s mission is to share the wisdom and compassion of Chan Buddhism with all people, irrespective of their religious background. Its vision is to serve as a sanctuary for cultivating wisdom and compassion, and…

Spirit Series Inc 605 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 310Santa Monica, CA 90402 Telephone: (310) 899-5528      Website: http://www.spiritseries.org Description of Organization Founded 25 years ago in response to personal tragedy, SPIRIT SERIES seeks to equip pre-teens and adolescents—grades four through eleven—with the mindfulness and self-efficacy required to meet challenge and adversity at a critical crossroads…

Seattle Shambhala Center 3107 E Harrison St. Seattle, Washington 98112-4211Telephone: (206) 860-4060   Website: https://seattle.shambhala.org/ Description of Organization The purpose of the Seattle Shambhala Center is to provide a place where people can awaken to their inherent goodness and promote the development of an enlightened society. We do this through practicing meditation, learning about Shambhala Buddhism,…

Seattle Koyasan Buddhist Temple 1518 S. Washington St. Seattle, 98144Telephone: (206) 325-8811     Website: http://www.seattlekoyasan.com Description of Organization Shingon Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is attainable “in this very body,” and that the path to it lies in “jiri rita” – seeking awakening for the benefit of all beings, and seeing the growth of self and…

Sati Sangha 243 Farland DriveNewbury Park, CA 91320Website: https://reflectivemeditation.org/ Description of Organization Sati Sangha’s Mission is to support and foster greater self-understanding and spiritual development through Reflective Meditation practice combined with the study of early Buddhist teachings. They offer both local and online communities, meditation retreats, and a mentorship program for those aspiring to teach…

Roaring Fork Zen 100 North 3rd StreetCarbondale, CO 81623Website: https://roaringforkzen.org/ Description of Organization It is the mission of Roaring Fork Zen to:(A) Foster the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism;(B) Offer the Roaring Fork Valley community a safe, accessible, and supportive environment for Zen meditation; and(C) Actualize Zen Buddhist teaching via engagement with the broader…

Radiant Heart Ministry Incorporated 6745 Camp Bowie BoulevardFort Worth, Texas 76116Telephone: (682) 207-4286   Email: info@radiantheartministry.orgWebsite: http://www.radiantheartministry.org Description of Organization Their mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for the study, practice, and embodiment of the Dharma—a place where all beings can uncover the natural radiance of the heart. We honor all three vehicles…

Portland Insight Meditation Community 6536 SE Duke StreetPortland, OR 97206Telephone: (503) 519-9686  Website: http://www.portlandinsight.org Description of Organization The Portland Insight Meditation Community’s mission is to serve the spiritual well-being of all participants through the integration of insight meditation practice, foundational study programs, retreats, service and relationships that honor the Buddha’s doctrines and disciplines within the…

Peace in Schools PO Box 14351Portland, OR 97293Website: http://www.peaceinschools.org Description of Organization The Peace in Schools’ mission is to liberate mind and heart through teen-centered, transformative mindfulness education. Statistics around youth mental health are heartbreaking. Adolescence is an incredibly significant time of development; what we learn, or don’t learn, as a teen impacts the trajectory…

Nebraska Zen Center Heartland Temple3625 Lafayette AveOmaha, NE 68131Email: heartlandtemple@nebraskazencenter.org    Website: http://nebraskazencenter.org Description of Organization Nebraska Zen Center exists to offer authentic Soto Zen Buddhist practice in the heartland. We are a welcoming community dedicated to meditation, study, and the cultivation of compassion and wisdom in our lives and in our community. We are…

National Indian Youth Leadership Project 8901 Adams StreetAlbuquerque, NM 87113Telephone: (505) 554-2289     Website: http://www.projectventure.org Description of Organization NIYLP’s mission is to support Indigenous/Native youth to develop healthy lifestyles and positive relationships with the natural world, achieve their full potential, and become leaders in their communities. NIYLP envisions a world in which generations of healthy,…

Mindful Living Initiative 655 Gilsum Mine RdAlstead, NH 03602Website: https://morningsuncommunity.org/ Description of Organization The mission of Morning Sun is to provide education and training for individuals and groups to engage in mindfulness practice and sustainable living in relation to social, cultural, economic, and ecological situations and problems. Morning Sun also develops educational programs and organizations…

Mind- Body Research Lab UCLA University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATelephone: (310) 825-2961    Website: https://bowerlab.psych.ucla.edu/ Description of Organization The mission of the Mind-Body Research lab is to advance the scientific understanding of how psychological stress influences mental and physical well-being, and to develop and investigate interventions designed to enhance an individual’s ability to withstand the…

Meditation Community Austin, TexasWebsite: http://meditationcommunity.org Description of Organization Meditation Community exists to make high‐quality, secular meditation accessible to everyone. Our mission is to empower individuals—including first responders, veterans and the wider public—with tools for mental wellness through evidence‐based practices taught by experienced instructors. We envision a compassionate, resilient community where meditation is integrated into daily…

Lotus Treasure 1345 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor Boulder, CO 80302 Telephone: (303) 449-6180  Website: http://www.lotustreasure.com Description of Organization Lotus Treasure, established in 2014 is a non-profit that offers video, audio, photos, commentaries, and original Tibetan texts as supports for practice and sponsorship for Western American, translators and serious practitioners. Included in this is Rangjung Yeshe…

Karuna Training North America 2255 Sheridan Blvd, Suite C #186Edgewater, Colorado 80214Website: https://karunatraining.com Description of Organization Karuna is a community of practitioners who aspire to remain open-hearted in the face of pain and paradox. Drawing from Vajrayana Buddhism, Karuna trains people in the practices of Contemplative Psychology to integrate the world’s trauma by turning our…

Kagyu Changchub Chuling Buddhist Church Portland Center4936 NE Skidmore St.Portland, Oregon 97218 Telephone: (503) 284-6697    Website: http://kcc.org Description of Organization Kagyu Changchub Chuling supports practitioners in their process of spiritual awakening and ensures that the teachings of the Shangpa and Karma Kagyu lineages are sustained for the benefit of future generations. Vision: KCC published a…

Jikoji Zen Center 12100 Skyline Blvd.Los Gatos, CA, 95033Telephone: (408) 384-8203    Website: http://www.jikojizencenter.org Description of Organization Jikoji, Compassion Light Temple, is a Soto Zen Buddhist Temple with an emphasis on teaching. We also operate as a rural retreat center available for seminars, classes, as well as individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds. Jikoji offers an…

Hebrew College 1860 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02466Telephone: (617) 559-8600  Website: https://hebrewcollege.edu/ Description of Organization At Hebrew College, pluralism is their lens. This perspective encourages their students to ask questions and have authentic and sometimes difficult conversations—with themselves and one another—about how to live, learn and pray; about what unites us and what divides us. In the…

Head Lama Of The Tibetan Nyingmapa Meditation Center DBA Dharma College 2222 Harold WayBerkeley, CA 94704Telephone: (510) 704 1105Website: www.dharma-college.com Description of Organization Their vision is to bring together thought leaders in science, innovation/technology, and spirituality for a wisdom talk series that would lead into a larger Berkeley Circle Conference with annual, topical themes under…

Greatwoods Zen Sangha 2631 Buckleigh DriveCharlotte, NC  28215Telephone: (603) 499-1323Website: http://GreatwoodsZen.org Description of Organization The Mission at Greatwoods Zen Sangha is to provide Buddhist teachings, lived practice experiences, and communal gatherings that empower individuals and families to cultivate resilient presence, playful creativity, and compassionate connection. Through their accessible retreats, days of mindfulness, and community-building activities,…

Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology 2852 Willamette Street, Suite 125Eugene, OR 97405Telephone: (541) 338-7671    Website: https://fusee.org/   Description of Organization FUSEE’s enduring mission is to shift the federal fire management paradigm away from its increasingly ineffective – and dangerous – crusade to prevent and suppress all wildfires and toward an Ecological Fire…

Dzokden 3436 Divisadero StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123Website: http://www.Dzokden.org Description of Organization Dzokden was founded to manifest the Golden Age and realized tantric yogis to bring about a future of peace, compassion, and interconnection through the efforts of bodhisattvas and dedicated practitioners. Under the guidance of Khentrul Rinpoche, Dzokden’s mission is to spread the Jonang Kalachakra…

Dragon Lake Zen 921 Pope DriveErie, CO 80516Telephone: (303) 746-2547Website: http://www.dragonlakezen.org Description of Organization The mission of Dragon Lake Zen is to engage a synthesis of the Soto Zen lineage practice and ceremonies together with current human adult developmental models, cutting edge ethical philosophy and practice, embodiment, aesthetic, emotional and interpersonal practice to train awakened…

Dharmachakra, Inc. 28 Franklin StPortsmouth, NH 03801-4501Website: http://www.thebuddhistcenter.com Description of Organization Dharmachakra’s mission is twofold: to bring the voices of Triratna Dharma teachers and Triratna’s approach to Dharma practice to the widest possible audience around the world; and to provide a platform for greater sharing and cross-fertilization across the globally dispersed Triratna Buddhist Order and…

Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism 5059 Newport Avenue, Suite 303Ocean Beach, CA 92107Telephone: (619) 797-5483Website: www.dharmacenter.com Description of Organization Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism exists to share the teachings of Trikaya Buddhism, including meditation and mindfulness, and to assist in the Awakening of those who wish to free themselves of suffering. Their vision is to…

Delta Beta Tau San Diego State University (SDSU) in California.Website: https://www.deltabetatau.org/home Description of Organization Delta Beta Tau was founded to create a peaceful refuge for college students and young adults, rooted in compassion, moral living, and personal growth. With an emphasis on meditation and Buddhist principles, our mission is to cultivate inner wisdom and promote…

Dallas Meditation Center 810 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 98Richardson, Texas 75080Telephone: (972) 432-7871Website: http://dallasmeditationcenter.com Description of Organization The Dallas Meditation Center (DMC) is an educational nonprofit that aims to create a healthier and happier North Texas, one person at a time. When an individual utilizes mindfulness practice to become less stressed and more balanced in…

Community Meditation Center 2248 Broadway, #1777New York, NY 10024Email: cmcnewyork1@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.CMC-NY.org Description of Organization CMC’s mission is to make the transformative teachings of Buddhism accessible to all by cultivating spaces where mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom can flourish. Rooted in the Buddha’s path, our vision is to nurture a global refuge where diverse voices and communities come…

Campesino Commons 3573 Nyland WayLafayette, CO 80026-8946Email: info@campesinocommons.orgWebsite: http://campesinocommons.orgnc.org Description of Organization Campesino Commons’ mission is to provide Spiritual support, funding, volunteer work and education to support self-directed projects in historically marginalized land steward communities. Vision: to co-create the right environment for communities to thrive through the practices of: traditional Dharma; restorative justice; healing through…

Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Santa Barbara La Cumbre Plaza Shopping3815 State Street Suite G129Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 Telephone: (805) 284-2704Website: https://www.bodhipath.org/centers/sb/ Description of Organization Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Santa Barbara provides authentic instructions in Buddhist meditation and philosophy and offers guidance for practicing Buddhism that is suited to the needs and conditions of…

The Benji Project P.O. Box 1487 Port Townsend, WA 98368Telephone: (360) 344-2054Website: https://www.thebenjiproject.org Description of Organization The Benji Project’s mission is to teach young people and their families practical tools of mindfulness and self-compassion so they can meet life’s challenges with clarity, steadiness, and kindness. Their vision is a community where all youth feel seen,…

Beloved Community Circles 366 Marsh St. Belmont, MA 02478Website: http://belovedcommunitycircles.org Description of Organization Beloved Community Circles’ mission is to mobilize mindfulness practitioners to become “lotuses in the sea of fire”—embodying our true spiritual nature while responding compassionately to the urgent crises of our time. They are a decentralized network of people across many countries working…

Antara Network 65 Valley View DriveNederland, CO 80466Website: www.aartitejuja.com/antaraeartworkinc.org Description of Organization Antara Network was founded in 2020 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to land-based, intergenerational, and multicultural healing — rooted in the principles of restorative justice, ancestral remembrance, and embodied reconnection. What began as a small circle of practitioners seeking to integrate contemplative practice…

American Zen Association Stone Nest Dojo 岩巣 , Sewanee3818 Sherwood RdSewanee, TN 37375Phone +1 318 451-3418Website:     https://www.neworleanszentemple.org Description of Organization Founded in 1983 by the late Robert Livingston Roshi,the American Zen Association provides Zen training and practice in the tradition of Master Taisen Deshimaru. Our two main temples are located in Sewanee, TN and…