The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies is a mission-driven and community-supported 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization located in the rural town of Barre, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1990 by renowned meditation teachers Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg to integrate Buddhist study and practice, BCBS offers programs that support both beginners and experienced practitioners in cultivating wisdom, deepening practice, and building community.
What
We offer
Ranging from a weekend to several months or more than a year, our residential and online programs offer you the opportunity to deepen your understanding and embodiment of Buddhist teachings and practice within a supportive community of practitioners.
Our programs span a wide variety of subjects and Buddhist traditions, providing plenty of opportunities for you to integrate Buddhist study and practice in the classroom and on the cushion in both discerning, heartfelt dialogue and noble silence.
Residential
programs
Mission
