Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies is a mission-driven and community-supported 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization 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 beginners through experienced practitioners in cultivating wisdom, deepening practice, and building community.

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Investigation: Listening as Deeply as We Possibly Can

Buddhist Psychology: Classical Texts in Contemporary Perspective

Speech as Skillful Means

Cultivating Equanimity

Working With Fear

One Tool Among Many: The Place of Vipassana in Buddhist Practice

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Made With Metta: Curried Chickpeas

Cooking is an act of love and care for our chefs, and this curried chickpea...

Indian Classical Music Offering

BCBS Working Guest Nikhil generously offered a violin performance of Indian classical music. This song...

Harvard Divinity School Intern Spotlight: Matta Zheng

  Please welcome Matta Zheng to BCBS as a Field Education Intern! Matthew “Matta” Zheng...

Solar Panel Installation

To enhance our surroundings, BCBS is developing a new master campus plan that is aligned...

Welcome Mindy Taylor to the BCBS Team

Please welcome Mindy Taylor to the Barre Center as the Online Programs Coordinator. She lives...

Welcome Ryan Reed to the BCBS Team

  Please welcome Ryan Reed to BCBS as the Communication and Development Manager. After attending...

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