From Trauma to Hope in the Holy Land with Elias Deis

Join us as we welcome Elias from the Holy Land Trust for an insightful discussion on nonviolence, trauma healing, and hope in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Elias shares his personal journey growing up as a Palestinian Christian in Bethlehem, his experiences with trauma, and the inspiring work of the Holy Land Trust. Discover the transformative power […]

Slavery and Freedom in Brazil with Jorge Koho Mello

Hosted by Geoff O’Keeffe and featuring guest speaker Jorge Koho Meloe, this Peacemakers Circle focuses on the bearing witness retreat in Brazil. The retreat addresses issues of slavery, racism, and community building among descendants of enslaved people in Brazil.

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.

Krishna Das and Surya Das on Mantra, Bernie, and Hungry Hearts

Call and Response Ep. 77 | KD and Surya Das on Mantra, Bernie and Hungry Hearts “There’s no possibility of being truly happy until everybody is happy and these great beings called Bodhisattvas, they are almost, essentially fully enlightened, but they make a vow, they take a vow to stay here in this realm or […]

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 […]

Zen Peacemakers Bearing Witness Retreat in Auschwitz 2024

by Barbara Wegmüller   The security checks have intensified over the last few years. The numbers and names of all the international passports were given weeks ago to register the group of retreat participants. The entire entrance area was recently rebuilt. In the first year, the museum recorded 170,000 visitors. Currently, there are more than […]

Pilgrimage, Place, and Commemoration in Personal and Collective Healing

Join us for an insightful session in our Peacemaker Circle format, featuring Ellen Korman Maines. Ellen shares her experiences and reflections on the significance of pilgrimage in personal and collective healing. Through her narrative, Ellen delves into topics such as bearing witness, the power of place, and familial and ancestral connections. This episode also explores […]

OLD EGYPT ROAD

December 4, 2024 ~ Eve Marko   I was in Takoma Park, Maryland, for the Thanksgiving holiday and returned home on Saturday. The following morning, I took out the dogs in freezing temperatures on one of our favorite walks, Fiske Pond in the Town of Wendell, some 10 minutes from the house. The place had changed dramatically […]

“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 […]