Is Buddhism actually relevant to the 21st century? Or is it just the latest attempt by our consumer culture to commodify something foreign and exotic? What¹s the point of meditation? What does it have to do with my life? What does Buddhism have to say about politics and the anti-war movement? About activism in general? About the media? About living a meaningful life in a materialistic world? Do you have to run away from the world and become a nun to understand yourself? And what the hell are you wearing those beads for?

This working group focuses on the issues that face a younger generation as we explore meditation practice and the Buddhist teachings.