Engaged Buddhism to cultivate inner and outer liberation for revolutionary change

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Hey! I’m Adriana 👋

I am a Buddhist meditation teacher, scholar, chaplain, and parent. I help meditators integrate their social activism and spiritual practice.

I believe that reimagining a more life-giving world requires social change and deep spiritual transformation. My mission is to help you live into your values of service and solidarity supported by the radical wisdom of Buddhist practice.

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Yearlong Radically Engaged Buddhist Studies

A year‑long course in Buddhist teachings and radical political thought

Explore all three schools of Buddhism with radical political theory and discover what becomes possible when both traditions learn from the other

 
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Work with Adriana

The Engaged Dharma Intensive

A four-month mentorship container for engaged Buddhist practice and study

 

A personalized container for individuals seeking structured dharma study, intensive training, and practice accountability

 
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Looking for support without an ongoing commitment?
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Courses & Seminars

Self-study materials to deepen your meditation and Buddhist practice

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Engaged Buddhist
Studies Seminars

University-level seminars exploring Buddhism alongside critical social theory

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Introduction to
Buddhist Meditation

An 18-video course to help you establish a foundation in Buddhist meditation

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Radical Change Library

An on-demand library of engaged Buddhist teachings and resources for ongoing study

Included with a paid Radical Change subscription on Substack

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Upcoming Teaching

 

Course 3: Vajrayana Buddhism & Abolitionist Practice
Starting October 8th, 2026

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  • "Your work has really helped me to see how to connect my practice to my politics without abandoning either of them."

    - Yearlong Radically Engaged Buddhist Studies Participant

  • "I love how you are putting forward compassionate teachings of the Buddha in context of history and politics. Your classes are warm, gentle, and informative."

    - Radical Change Newsletter Subscriber

  • "I love the way Adriana clarifies and holds a vision for the potential of radically engaged Buddhism in our communities and organizing."

    - Radical Change Newsletter Subscriber

  • “Your writing always make me feel empowered to make the world better, and that is a rare thing these days."

    - Radical Change Newsletter Subscriber

  • "Adriana is so good at creating and holding a space for thoughtful reflection and heartfelt connection."

    - Engaged Dharma Book Club Participant

  • "I took about ten pages of notes and reflections. This presentation was deep and complicated in the BEST possible way."

    - Engaged Buddhist Studies Seminars Participant

  • "Adriana is one of the most heart-centered, vibrant, and tender humans I have ever met. I have seen her create and nurture a community of folks looking for mutual healing and understanding, with grace and intentionality."

    - Radical Change Newsletter Subscriber

  • "Adriana has helped me transform both my meditation practice and my contemplative life. Through her guidance, I have been able to cultivate positive change within myself while also learning how to bring that positive change outward into the world around me."

    - Engaged Buddhism Mentorship Student

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