Empowering Black Buddhists Worldwide

Bringing together people across the African diaspora to share and uphold Buddhist practice.

Galvanizing Buddhist practitioners of African Descent

As Buddhists of African descent, we created this association to study, share, and practice Buddhism through an Afro-centric cultural lens.

We invite you to join us on an exciting, nourishing, fortifying African-centered Buddhist journey toward true emancipation and freedom for Black minds, Black bodies, and Black spirits.

Our Pledge

What we do

Study

Examine Buddhism and wisdom philosophies for understanding and application to our well-being.

Interact across all ages, genders, social and physical locations, and perspectives to enlighten ourselves

Practice

Engage in rituals and ceremonies to support a discipline of practice for our daily lives

Events

Virtual | 2nd Saturday of each month

6:00pm to 8:30pm CT

Second Saturday Gathering

On the second Saturday of every month we gather for camaraderie and to build community across the air waves. Be uplifted by our culturally-enriched evening ritual, Meet & Greet reflection period, and deep dive into selected study topics and materials.

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Virtual | Every Saturday

10:00am CT

Chanting Hour

For anyone wanting to hear, learn, or practice the Nichiren Buddhist mantra, join us for our weekly chanting session. Experience the amplified power of chanting in community. The six-character daimoku will be chanted.

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Virtual | Last Sunday of each month

4:00pm CT

The Do Drop Inn Hour

Take advantage of this open session to become more acquainted with each other across our geographic locations, to probe areas of concern, to introduce others, to ask questions and to get support.

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In person | Annual

Thursday, September 10 - Sunday, September 13

11th Annual Retreat |

Battle Warriors Transmuting Our Anger:

Buddhism in the AfroFuture

Join us this year as we continue to navigate not only our true liberation, but also our journey into a vibrant AfroFuture.

Virtual | Every Sunday

8:30am CT

Nichiren Straight, No Chaser

Enjoy group reading and in-depth reflection on Nichiren’s writings, particularly The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Volumes I and II. Study randomly selected Goshos with no preparation required

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Virtual | Annual

TDB

Kwanzaa

A Kwanzaa celebration to highlight and refresh our commitment to our Bodhisattva Pledge, which is based on the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles upon which the Kwanzaa celebration was founded.

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Empowering Black Buddhists Worldwide

Galvanizing Buddhist practitioners of African Descent

What we do

Study

Share

Practice

Events

Support Afro-centric Buddhist gatherings and programs*
*all donations are tax deductible

Want to learn more? Sign up to stay connected.

Empowering Black Buddhists Worldwide

Galvanizing Buddhist practitioners of African Descent

What we do

Study

Share

Practice

Events

Support Afro-centric Buddhist gatherings and programs* *all donations are tax deductible

Want to learn more? Sign up to stay connected.

Support Afro-centric Buddhist gatherings and programs*
*all donations are tax deductible