At a certain point in your spiritual practice, you may feel impelled to act in the world in a way that aligns with the Bodhisattva Precepts. The late Vietnamese Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh coined the term “Engaged Buddhism” to describe such work. Grounded in an awareness of interconnection, this work takes your practice off the cushion and into the realm of social engagement. This page is an an effort to encourage this kind of practice and support you in this work. Feel free to send us information that might be relevant.
Organizations we align with
Interfaith Alliance of SW Florida https://swflinterfaith.org/
Indivisible https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/
Naples Pride https://www.naplespride.org/
Volunteer Florida https://www.volunteerflorida.org/
Upcoming Events
Freedom Vigil: Weekly meetings every Sunday, 4 to 5pm, outside “Alligator Alcatraz.” There is a free bus that takes folks from Ft. Myers and Naples to these vigils. More information here:
If you’d like to donate to fund the weekly buses, click here. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/twc-alligator-alcatraz-buses
Naples Pride Fest, Saturday, April 18th, 11am to 4pm at Cambier Park. Come enjoy the festivities or volunteer! More volunteers are needed. More info here: https://www.naplespride.org/pridefest-2026
Interfaith Pride Service, Sunday, April 19th, 4pm at Temple Shalom.
Please join us for this community-wide service of celebration and support
for the LGBTQ+ community.
At Temple Shalom: 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34119
Whistle Packing Party, Saturday, April 25th, 10am to noon at Veteran’s Park. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/937807/
Indivisible Rally, Friday, May 1st, 6 to 7:30 pm. No ICE, No War Rally. At the Collier County Courthouse. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/931129/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations
To Read
Article by Alan Peto https://alanpeto.com/buddhism/engaged-buddhism-buddhist/
Article by Joan Halifax https://www.upaya.org/2012/12/some-thoughts-about-engaged-buddhism-joan-halifax