Gaza and Israel – A Panel Discussion (June 26, 2025)

Join distinguished guests from Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank as they share their personal experiences and hopes amidst the ongoing conflict. This episode of the Peacemaker Circle features heartfelt discussions on the impact of war, the quest for peace, and the importance of education and understanding.
Amache: Strength of a Community

Join for a heartfelt and informative discussion on the histories of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. This episode features April Camp Whitaker, Chris Mather, and Mitch Homma, who delve into the rich and complex history of Amachi, a Japanese American incarceration site in Colorado. Learn about the site’s history, personal stories from Mitch’s […]
Knowing What We Don’t Know

Knowing What We Don’t Know Accept it is all fiction. The assassination attempt, the bleeding ear, the fist pump. The billionaire, being so moved by the courage of the fist pump that he converts, becomes radicalized, joins the president’s team. The billionaire coming to work at the White House with his child on his shoulders, […]
Walking with Sequoias in 2024 with Ruth Wallen

Join us in a heartfelt and profound session as we explore the intertwined themes of destruction and rebirth among the majestic sequoias. Led by Ruth Wallen and Sam Randall from Zen Peacemakers, this presentation takes you through an emotional journey of witnessing the fires that have ravaged the giant sequoia groves, the critical response efforts, […]
Buddhist Journalism in a Time of Polarization with James Shaheen

This conversation delves into the challenges of Buddhist journalism in an increasingly polarized world. James Shaheen discusses the three-pronged mission of Tricycle, which includes disseminating Buddhist teachings, providing an open forum for all traditions, and engaging the broader culture from a Buddhist perspective. He highlights the magazine’s approach to controversial topics and the importance of […]
EARTHING: Taking Action out of Bearing Witness in the Midst of Uncertainty

In the midst of climate emergency anxiety, fear and uncertainty can arise feelings of individual and collective despair and paralysis. Yet, through this course, we have listened deeply to the Earth’s wound and healing actions locally and globally. In this final session, we will gather and synthesize your course journey through a writing process session […]
EARTHING: Confident beyond Hope – Council as a WakeUp Space

In this five part series of events we want to deepen our practice as Earth Stewards, share global perspectives and local experience, and invite you to join our Ecosattva community. We are excited to have Peacemakers: David Loy, Kathleen Hoêtsu Battke, Martin Pradel, Chris Goto-Jones, Olga Falceto and Jose Ovidio Waldemar presenting during this series […]
Another World is Possible

Another World is Possible Transformation through Hospitality and Dialogue in the Syrian Desert Rev. Amy Newell-Large Apr 13, 2025 About an hour north of Damascus, carved into a rocky ridge in the Syrian desert, sits a monastery called Deir Mar Musa. Originally built in the 11th century, it’s the kind of place that breathes with […]
Secrets of the Civil Rights Movement

In this insightful episode, special guest Pablo Del Real 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, […]