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LATEST POSTS

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar: A Secular Buddhist Vision for Liberation

By Kirk Mason

Kirk Mason discusses how B.R. Ambedkar's approach to Buddhism parallels Stephen Batchelor's emphasis on the pragmatic and ethical dimensions of Gotama's teachings.
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The Two Tasks, Updated for the New Era

By Tom Cummings

Tom Cummings discusses two key tasks in the current period: to stand courageously and nonviolently against the Trump administration's policies and to practice skillful speech in talking to Trump supporters.
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Engaged Buddhism, Modern Psychology, and the Sometimes-Impassioned Attachments to Concepts of Self

By Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond analyzes the notion of self through the frameworks of modern psychology - which distinguishes healthy and unhealthy views of the self - and engaged Buddhism.
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THE NETWORK

Eight ways to connect with SBN

MEDITATION GROUPS

SBN sponsors two online meditation groups on Sunday for secular Buddhist meditators.

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DISCUSSION GROUP

Our online discussion group meets the third Thursday of each month to discuss different aspects of a secular dharma.

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SBN'S ONLINE COURSE

SBN offers a free online course exploring the key ideas and practices of secular Buddhism.

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AGING GROUP

This online group meets the second and last Monday of every month to explore how to respond skillfully to the process of aging.

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LOOKING FOR A SANGHA?

SBN has a private listing you can join to meet others and form a sangha in your local area or in a region.

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READING GROUPS

SBN sponsors two reading groups which focus on topics related to secular Buddhism & mindfulness, and their application to daily life.

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SECULAR DHARMA & POLITICAL ACTIVISM

This group meets online the first Friday of each month to explore how secular Buddhists can be politically engaged.

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SECULAR BUDDHIST ZEN PUB

A Saturday morning weekly zoom that is easy to drop in on and which will reward you with dharma insights and friendships.

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FEATURED POSTS & MEETINGS

Rethinking the Dharma / Reimagining Community #67 April 2025
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Upcoming courses and retreats for secular Buddhists
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An introduction to secular Buddhism
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The core concept of secular Buddhism: the four tasks
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What kind of Buddhist are you?
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Three marks of existence, or three factors of human experience?
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SOME OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS

LINDA MODARO
BERNAT FONT
STEPHEN BATCHELOR
LORNA EDWARDS
MARTINE BATCHELOR
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