Zen Peacemakers
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OUR MISSION is to realize our oneness and relieve suffering through contemplative social action.
Zen Peacemakers
What We Do
The Three Tenets
Not Knowing, Bearing Witness,
Taking Action
The Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers were first developed and articulated by Roshi Bernie Glassman in 1994. Since then, they have been studied and practiced by many people, including non-Zen Buddhists, and presented by many Zen Teachers.
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Bearing Witness Programs
Bearing Witness to the joy and
suffering of the world
When you Bear Witness you open to the uniqueness of whatever is arising and meet it just as it is. When combined with not-knowing, bearing witness can strengthen your capacity for spaciousness, thus enabling you to be present to the very things that make you feel as if you have lost your center.
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Programs, Events, Retreats,
and Education
Zen Peacemakers International is able to provide our online programs and events, retreats, education and ongoing support to our global membership by way of the kindness and generosity of our community’s contributions.
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An expression of Buddhist vows to live an
awakened life and alleviate suffering
Zen Peacemaker Order (ZPO) is dedicated to training those living a committed life aligned with the vision and teachings of the Zen Peacemakers and the Three Tenets
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Original content covering event videos, dharma talks, news, retreat reflections and reports.
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Our Journal

Yerusha
To strengthen our planetary network, ZPI will feature newly affiliated groups. Join us here on the Hive to explore some of the offerings of the

Not Your Typical Rabbi: A Sit-down with Sensei Don Singer
Rabbi Don Ani Shalom Singer draws upon his Judaic roots and Eastern teachings to explore the wisdom of the heart. originally published by Linda Rubin.

Bernie Glassman Dharma Talk: Holy Week in the Streets
NEW YORK, USA. I go on the streets at other times of the year, too, and each occasion is special in its own way, but the streets feel different during Holy Week. The re-memberance and caring that spring to life during that time are unmistakable and unforgettable.

Eve Marko Reports on Trip to Israel: Africa in Tel Aviv; West Bank
Originally published on June 29, 2013 BALADY I’m in a taxi going to Checkpoint 300 in order to enter Bethlehem and visit with Sami Awad,