How can our personal values and practice create a positive impact in the world? How does the peace we cultivate within ourselves translate into meaningful change in our communities?

Join Jeffrey Zlotnik, a pioneering social activist and founder of the Dharma Bum Temple, for a motivational evening exploring the path of Engaged Buddhism. Drawing from decades of experience bringing meditation to prisons, homeless shelters, and schools, Jeffrey will share powerful stories and practical wisdom on how to put compassion into action.

In this talk, you will:

• Discover what Engaged Buddhism means and why it is so vital today.
• Hear inspiring, real-world stories of how compassionate action can truly make a difference in our world.
• Explore practical and sustainable ways to integrate service into your life.

This talk is for meditators, change-makers, and anyone seeking to connect their desire to help others with hands-on, tangible service.

About the speaker: Jeffrey Zlotnik is a pioneering social activist and the Co-Founder & CEO of the Dharma Bum Temple, a community hub in San Diego that welcomes hundreds of people weekly for free meditation and Buddhist education. After leaving a successful consulting career and living in a Taiwanese monastery, Jeffrey dedicated his life to service. Through his work, he has brought the mental health benefits of mindfulness to over 100,000 people since 2003, establishing free meditation programs in prisons, homeless shelters, schools, and for diverse groups including active military with PTSD, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. As a founder of The Meditation Initiative and the Delta Beta Tau Buddhist Fraternity at SDSU, he is a leading voice in Engaged Buddhism, focusing on how to transform inner practice into compassionate, hands-on action.

Please register using the link below to get access to this online event.