BPF Chapter Resource Page

The materials here are available to BPF chapters and their members, as well as to groups that are interested in forming as BPF chapters. Please note: only official BPF chapters are authorized to use the BPF logo on their materials.

If you have suggestions for other resources to include on this page, please contact the Chapter Coordinator, chapters@bpf.org.

• Materials for groups that wish to form a BPF Chapter

• Materials for current BPF Chapters

• BPF Chapter Council Information Page (includes description of the Council and working papers)

Materials for groups that wish to form a BPF Chapter

Jan 14, 2008: We are not accepting applications for new chapters at this time... please check back in the future.

Steps to becoming a chapter -- please read this first!

Information for potential chapters

Application Form being revised - Please check back

Materials for current BPF Chapters

• Chapter Handbook [this file is currently being updated]

• Mandala of Socially Engaged Buddhism (PDF file)

• BPF's 2006-2009 Strategic Plan (PDF file)

• BPF's Nonviolent Presence Guidelines (for marches and demonstrations -- 4 cards to a page)

• Walking for Peace handout (from BPF Boston Chapter)

Also see our Dharma Activist's Toolbox for many more resources.

Suggested Readings for Chapter Gatherings

• BPF Statements

• Essays and Reflections from the BPF Community

• Think Sangha Articles

Graphic Files

BPF Logo: Black on White (low res)
BPF Logo: White on Black (low res)

BPF Logo: High Resolution

Chapter Council Information Page

Includes:

• What is the BPF Chapter Council?
• Working Documents