Buddhist Collective: An Origin Story
Why and how the Buddhist Collective at Union was started and it’s early years.
Throwback: When a Million Buddhist Dalits Come to Town (Part 1)
Back in 2016, Cláudio Carvalhaes, Professor of Worship, and Kosen Greg Snyder, Senior Director of Buddhist Studies traveled to Nagpur in India for The Social Engagement and Liberation Conference, hosted by the International Network of Engaged Buddhists. Both of them published reflections that were shared at the time on the Union Website. With permission of the authors, have re-published them here.
Throwback: When a Million Buddhist Dalits Come to Town (Part 2)
Rev. Kosen Greg Snyder continues his reflections on The Social Engagement and Liberation Conference at Nagpur (2016): “Over the last two days, part of my role here has been to facilitate a discussion group exploring a daily theme. When considering the topics of empowerment and breaking down barriers, a contrast to similar conversations in the United States was striking, though not particularly surprising….“
What is it to Go Forth in 2022?
On May 19th of 2022, our Buddhist Collective and the Department leaders of the BIE program hosted a special ritual of Going Forth for our Buddhist grads. This was a more intimate and contemplative ritual than the thunderously joyful ceremony that would follow. Read out account of this joyful and tender moment.
Dharma Talk in Honor of Thay.
On March 9th 2022, the Buddhist Community of Union Theological Seminary held a memorial services in honor of the recently passed Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh. Rev. Kosen Greg Snyder offered a Dharma talk on this special occasion. He kindly accepted to share his talk here.