The Three Tenets Core Trainings with Sensei Jim Daikan Bastien

Bernie Glassman articulated the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers early in the evolution of the organization: I will embody Not Knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas. I will Bear Witness, opening my heart to the joy and suffering of life. I will take Loving Action arising out of not-knowing and bearing witness. We can […]
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 […]
Silent Illumination and Peacemaking

Dr. Li explores the relationship between meditation, inner peace, and peacemaking. Drawing from her book, ‘The Illumination,’ they discuss common misconceptions about meditation and the importance of recognizing and accepting all thoughts and feelings during practice. By cultivating moment-to-moment clear awareness, practitioners can better understand their mental habits and reactions, leading to a more genuine […]
Aging – Looking At Our Face

In this final session on aging, we are encouraged to view ourself through a compassionate lens, and explore the richness of lived experience, showcased in the faces that age with grace.
AGING: AM I STILL A WOMAN/MAN?

The session, titled ‘Am I Still a Woman? Am I Still a Man?’, tackles sensitive yet essential topics like passion, sensuousness, and the impact of cultural norms on our perceptions of aging.
Core training: The Way of Council with Kathleen Hoetsu Battke

Council is one of our most important core Zen Peacemaker practices. We share Council during our Bearing Witness retreats most every day. In Council we come together in a small group in a profound way. We create a shared liminal space that is safe, confidential, and perhaps sacred. We each listen and speak from the […]
Meditation Instruction: Core Trainings with Roshi Genro Gauntt

Jan 13, 2025 “Living for one hundred years does not compare with living for one day and arousing determination for the way.” – Eihei Dōgen (永平道元)
Peacemakers Podcast
L.A. Fires (Part One)

We speak with a Los Angeles resident who lost his home in the recent wildfires. Through his deeply personal account, he reflects on the sudden loss of everything he owned and the emotional weight of impermanence.
Peacemaker Circle Podcast
A Conversation with Writer & Translator Bill Porter

Bill Porter, known by his pen name Red Pine, has spent decades translating classical Chinese poetry, Buddhist sutras, and Taoist writings. His work has not only preserved these ancient teachings but has also made them accessible to modern readers.
Aging: Winters of Our Discontent

Join Roshi Eve Marco and Bob Rosenbaum as they delve into the complexities of aging, emotions, and how we perceive them. This session, the sixth in an eight-part series on aging, focuses on themes of fear, sadness, anxiety, and depression.