
Upcoming Events

August Meditation and Mindfulness Sangha
Mark your calendars for our next Meditation and Mindfulness Sangha on Sunday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. PT with Venerable Bhante Sathi. We’ll share meditation, reflection, and discussion rooted in compassion for all beings. All are welcome, feel free to bring a friend and come as you are. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sangha-831

Speaker Series with Rayane Laddi
Meet Rayane, Our New Development Consultant!
We’re excited to introduce Rayane, who brings heart and experience to DVA’s fundraising and outreach efforts.
Rayane is a passionate vegan and Buddhist, previously fundraising with Oxfam Québec and Amnesty International. He’s also the creator of The Vegan Report podcast and MapYourHealth, a platform that monitors environmental health hazards. He has produced podcast episodes exploring veganism in the context of Buddhism
Register to Join the event on August 23rd at 9am PT
https://tinyurl.com/speaker-series-rayane

Compassion In Action: In-Person Chicago Meetup
Join fellow vegan Buddhists and veg-curious folk in a day for exploration of Buddhist values & compassion to all beings and free vegan food!
All are welcome! Register to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/chicago-meetup

VCOP Presentation
Join Vegan Change makers plus Nutritionists, Scientists, Politicians, Farmers, Artists, Musicians, Chefs, and more!
Together we are working to:
Create and promote a new story of human belonging in Nature and usher in an informed, compassionate humankind.
Create a lasting transition from a world of normalized violence to a world that is just, kind, compassionate, and respectful towards all of Nature.
US Project Director Forrest Tierce will be presenting on Sunday July 27th at 10am pacific/1pm eastern.

July Monthly Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat
Join our special 3-hour online retreat on Sunday, July 27 at 9am PT with Venerable Bhante Sathi and special guest Pedro Kaiten Piquero. We hope to see you there!
You can register to join us here: https://tinyurl.com/retreat-727