Explore the Website

After reading about the purpose of the website, you will find eight main categories of "content" on the website.

A good place to start is to read the recommended articles in the Secular Buddhism category. There you'll find an introduction to the basic concepts of a secular dharma. Then, check out the Meditation section to find out how secular Buddhists approach the practices and goals of meditation.

Many secular Buddhists believe that social engagement and political action are integral aspects of our practice. Read the recommended articles in the Social Engagement section to learn more about the relationship between Buddhist insights and social transformation. However, on this issue as well as others, secular Buddhists have varying views and perspectives. SBN encourages robust debate on these issues.

If you want to find out about the secular Buddhist groups and organizations throughout the world, we have a Groups and Sanghas section with lists of groups in various countries. We have also created a private listing for those who want to connect with others in local sangha. Are you Looking for a Sangha? If so, fill out the form on this page.

Creating democratic, inclusive, and participatory communities or sanghas is a key goal of secular Buddhists. In our Creating Community section you'll learn about how secular Buddhist groups have been formed and sustained.

In the last twenty years the number of books, articles, dharma talks and podcasts related to secular Buddhism has grown enormously. You will find many of the key resources for secular Buddhists in our Books and Articles and Podcasts and Talks sections. And if you'd like to further explore the ideas and practices of secular Buddhism, check out the opportunities for study in our Courses and Retreats category.

Make Connections

There are several ways that you can connect with other individuals who are interested in a secular or naturalistic approach to Buddhism:

Our online discussion group meets the third Thursday of each month on Zoom. It’s a great opportunity for secular Buddhists and those who are interested in learning more about a secular approach to the dharma to connect with each other and to discuss key issues.

SBN sponsors online two meditation groups for secular Buddhists and those interested in a secular approach to the dharma. Our Sunday meditation group meets at 11 am US Eastern Time.

Our online reading group meets the first Thursday of each month. The readings are chosen by the participants and focus on issues related to a secular Buddhism, including basic concepts of a secular approach, meditation, mindfulness, and the relationship between secular Buddhism and traditional Buddhist lineages and practices.

Our online group on Exploring aging from a secular Buddhist perspective meets the second and last Monday of every month. The group shares experiences of aging and how we can use our practice to respond skillfully to the process of aging.

Many participants in the Secular Buddhist Network are politically active in a variety of ways. Our online group, Secular Dharma and Political Activism, meet the first Friday of every month for those who wish to share their experiences of and discuss new possibilities for bringing secular Buddhist ideas, ethics, and practices to community groups and political movements.

If you are interested in joining a Saturday morning weekly zoom that is easy to drop in on and which will reward you with dharma insights and practical applications (including friendships), consider joining our Secular Buddhist Zen Pub.

Participate in our SBN course on secular Buddhism

Learn about the basic ideas and concepts of secular Buddhism through a free online course. You can either take this course on an individual, self-paced basis or enroll in the group version of the course.