New England Buddhist Poetry Exchange

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.

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

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...

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

This issue features the work of seven poets with our first contribution from Peaceful Garden Sangha. I have also included a historical poem and a book recommendation: Daughters of Emptiness, compiled and translated by Beata Grant, a book that has brought me great joy. Wisdom Publications, the publisher, includes a sample poem on the website, so I reproduced that as well to encourage people to get a copy.  Changing up the prompt style, we are featuring two illustrations from a Wake Up Boston facilitator.  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: Snow Day Poem by Mason, of Jewel Heart there is one who sees me responds in rhythm drains drops of dread kisses my head  in her bed I pray: to all bei...

 Click here or use the sidebar to exchange a poem by January 25th. The January 2026 Exchange is open! Please join us in writing a poem as a formal element of practice, and represent your tradition. 

Dear Sangha, The December issue of the exchange is complete!