Woodenfish Foundation Monastics Visit BCBS on Educational Tour
On May 2, 2024, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) welcomed an international group of monastics facilitated by the Woodenfish Foundation.
This delegation, comprising 8 monks, 7 nuns, and 7 laypeople, represented diverse Buddhist and educational traditions, predominantly from China.
Their visit was part of the Sangha Educational Study Tour, which encompassed numerous prominent locations in the northeastern United States.
The group’s itinerary included prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Smith, Princeton, and the United Nations, as well as the Providence Zen Center.
These visits aimed to foster meaningful dialogue between monastic scholars and Buddhist scholars at various religious and academic facilities.
During their time at BCBS, the visitors were able to explore the tranquil meditation hall, the well-equipped classroom and library, and the serene Springtime forest surroundings.
They enjoyed meals thoughtfully prepared by the BCBS kitchen and expressed deep appreciation for the stone stupa, constructed around a sacred relic of Sariputta.
A highlight of their visit was the opportunity to interact with Bhikkhu Anālayo, BCBS’s resident scholar monk.
