Secrets of the Civil Rights Movement

In this insightful episode, special guest Pablo Del Rea presents a compelling talk on the ‚Secrets of the Civil Rights Movement,‘ focusing on key elements like spiritual preparation, nonviolent resistance, and the role of youth. Delving into the lessons from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Project C, Pablo explores the power of determination and […]

EARTHING – A 5 Part Series on Not Squandering our Planet – Session Three

In this insightful episode, we explore the depth of climate activism on both personal and political levels. The narrative highlights the impact of greedy enterprises on climate change, the consequences of deforestation in Brazil, and the solidarity during natural disasters. The conversation transitions to the evolving field of Planetary Health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, […]

Activity and Stillness with Peter Coyote

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Peter Coyote, who shares personal anecdotes, insights into Buddhism, and actionable advice for navigating the turbulent political landscape. He emphasizes the importance of community, building resilient local networks, and turning personal anger into constructive action. Discover how to balance activism with spiritual practice and create a more compassionate […]

Education for Peace with Reverend Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone

Peace education methodology is progressive, promoting egalitarian learning environments, open inquiry & significant learner participation. Peace Education asks learners to examine a) impediments to peace, b) structural forces that limit peaceful conditions, c) root causes of impediments, d) roles we play as agents of change to enact peace on personal, interpersonal, communal & global levels, […]

Greening Our Spirituality and Our Faith: A Call to Courage for Climate Justice

In the wake of the recent elections, the threat to the climate – a growing concern for a wide majority of Americans – is a deep and real danger. Just as renewable energy is starting to scale, the new federal government is preparing to leave the Paris Climate Agreement, dismantle hard-won climate protection laws and regulations and favor […]

Life as a Palestinian Christian & Holy Land Trust Nonprofit

Elias Deis from the Holy Land Trust elucidates the deep-seated historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting challenges such as military occupation, settlement expansions, and restrictions on movement. He emphasizes the importance of addressing collective trauma and fostering mutual respect between diverse communities, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Holy Land Trust focuses on transforming […]

“Never again – for everyone!”

An interview with Zen Peacemaker Roshi, Barbara Salaam Wegmüller Roshi (Bern) and Cornelius von Collande Roshi (Würzburg), about the upcoming Auschwitz Retreat in November 2024 against the backdrop of the current war in the Middle East. The interview was held in May 2024, therefore only the war in Gaza and not in Lebanon is addressed […]

Politics as Practice (August 2024)

The polarization of the political systems in many of the world’s countries is a part of our shared Duḥkha (suffering and unease). Grant Couch, in addition to being  a Board member of ZP has been lobbying the US Congress over the last 10 years to advocate meaningful, bipartisan national policies to address global warming. Just like all other […]