2023 BCNY Forum

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
Time: 2 – 4 pm (ET)
Venue: Rissho Kosei Kai (320 E 39th st. NY, NY 10016)
Theme: Beyond the Temples: Buddhism in New York City
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The Buddhist Forum is held once a year for Buddhist leaders in New York area to meet and discuss issues related to us.

The theme of this year’s forum is Beyond the Temples: Buddhism in New York City and we will focus on how we apply buddhadharma to respond with compassion to the challenges of our community and our city.

Speakers include

Dr. Sarah Sayeed, Chair and Executive Director, NYC Civic Engagement Commission

Ms. Angelica Perez, Faith Liaison at the Office of Faith & Community Partnerships, CAU

Rev. Qalvy Grainzvolt, Buddhist Police Chaplain, MTA Police/ NYC Transit & Westchester County, NY

Mr. Chad Doshin DeChant, Sanghas Supporting Refugees program

Mr. Lifeng (Jampa) Wang, Coordinator of Chaplain Education, New York-Presbyterian Queens