GenX Dharma

Mission: The GenX Buddhist Teachers Sangha (GBTS) provides professional and collegial support for Buddhist teachers from the generation known as “Generation X” (b. 1960 to 1982). Our primary activity is a biannual, multi-day conference/retreat–which we call a “gathering.” Through discussion and practice together, we develop cross-lineage relationships and learning, which in turn furthers the teaching of the Dharma in the communities we serve.

The conferences have been held every other year, and have brought together teachers from across traditions and training backgrounds, with representatives from the Theravada, Vajrayana, and Mahayana schools as well as from the Zen, western Insight, Triratna, Won, and Jodo Shinshu.

The next GenX gathering will be June 5-9, 2024 at Great Vow Monastery in Oregon, about 75 minutes from Portland.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: To apply for approval to attend the 2024 gathering, click here. (Event registration is sent once you are approved.) Due: September 1st, 2023.

CURRENT MEMBERS & ALREADY-ADMITTED APPLICANTS: You do not need to apply for membership again. To register for the next gathering, click here. Gathering registration closes May 15, 2024.

2022 GenX Gathering

Deadlines

Jun 1, 2023New member application period begins (Round 1 of 2)
Aug 15, 2023Gathering (event) registration opens for current members and previously admitted applicants
Sept 1, 2023New member applications and recommendation letters due
Oct 15, 2023Acceptance letters sent to new member applicants.
Oct 15, 2023Gathering (event) registration for newly admitted applicants opens. Admitted applicants may now participate in the Teacher-to-Teacher online program.
Nov 1, 2023New member application period begins (Round 2 of 2)
Mar 1, 2024New member applications and recommendation letters due
May 1, 2024Acceptance letters sent to new member applicants.
May 1, 2024Gathering (event) registration opens for newly admitted applicants. Admitted applicants may now participate in the Teacher-to-Teacher online program.
May 15, 2024Gathering (event) registration closes
Zabuton Race, 2022