Spiritual Radicals: The Engaged Spirituality of Buddhist and Christian Saints and Bodhisattvas (KW1D26)
Kaira Jewel Lingo and Father Adam Bucko
December 5, 2026
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on December 5, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Description:
In a world grappling with multiple crises—climate emergency, war, and rising polarization—it can feel overwhelming to navigate these challenges with an open heart. Yet these times call us to tap into our inner spaciousness and discover our purpose for these times. This gathering invites participants into a felt sense of contemplative practice that leads to action, enabling us to engage with the world wholeheartedly. We will draw inspiration from contemporary Buddhist and Christian saints and bodhisattvas—including Thich Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu, Dorothy Day, Dipa Ma, Matthew Fox, and Joanna Macy—whose teachings offer invaluable insights for cultivating fearlessness and compassion. Through meditation, prayer, and intimate conversations, we will connect with the “mystic heart,” where the wisdom of Buddha and Christ meet. Together, we will explore how to discern our unique callings and meet these times with integrity, resilience, and love.
Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.
Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity enables us to offer scholarships and support teachers.
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, Young Adult) – $45
All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.
*Recording Note: Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.
Cancellation Policy – Online: Drop-ins, Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs/Series, CEC fees:
- NO REFUNDS
- Open Credit, or Donation to Spirit Rock = if cancel by midnight, the day prior to program start (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = if cancel day of the program, or beyond
About the Teachers
Kaira Jewel Lingo
Kaira Jewel Lingo is a senior Dharma teacher in the Plum Village Zen lineage and teaches vipassanā in the Insight tradition. She is a member of the Plum Village North American Dharma Teachers’ Council of Elders. She has been practicing mindfulness since 1997 and teaching since 2007, and she is a graduate of the four-year […]
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Father Adam Bucko
Adam Bucko is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, activist, and interfaith pioneer. Born and raised in Poland under a totalitarian regime, his early exposure to spiritual activism greatly influenced his life trajectory. He is considered one of the leading voices in a movement for the renewal of Christian contemplation and new monasticism, and he has […]
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