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Our First Workshop: March 7th (in-person) and March 21st (Zoom)

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I am excited to announce our first event, a poetry workshop! An in-person workshop will be held on Saturday, March 7th at  Chùa Việt Nam Boston.  The Zoom workshop will be held Saturday, March 21st. Both workshops will run from 12 to 1:30 P.M. RSVP to the Zoom workshop here.

March 2026 Exchange Open

  Click  here  or use the sidebar to exchange a poem by March 25th.

February 2026 Exchange Complete! Enjoy Two Sample Poems

This Exchange has the work of seven poets, including a tribute to Dr. Larry Ward suggested by another member of the Order of Interbeing.  It also features illustrations by Kat Gunther, a visual artist, poet, and graphic designer, who I have collaborated with in the past. You can find there work here: https://kgunther734.wixsite.com/design and here:  Instagram @katkitkatkitkatkit. I am still looking to publish some essays or critical writing about Buddhist poetry in the Exchange! Please reach out if that interests you. I cannot guarantee publication.  Interested visitors may now request back copies of the Exchange via a Google form on the sidebar and in the welcome blog post.  Sample Poems: "My Teacup is Very Large"  by Laura Z. It contains the hot water, the strainer, the tea leaves, of course, But also the seed, the soil, the minerals, The sunshine, rain, and clouds,  Forests, mountains, atmosphere and oceans, Farmer, truck driver, shop keeper, Ancestors o...