The Way of Council
The Way of Council is a core practice with the Zen Peacemakers, along with meditation, the Three Tenets, and social action. It is a staple practice in our Bearing Witness retreats. The Circle invites...
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Mala Practice
The Mala practice of the Zen Peacemakers continues two legacies - the old Buddhist practice of alms-begging, and Bernie Glassman's creative, maverick entrepreneurship.  Whether you raise funds for your tuition on one of ZPI Bearing Witness...
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Characteristics of the Five Buddha Families Chart
The Five Buddha Families is a Buddhist teaching that suggests the view of existence as a mandala, a composite of five main energies or ‘families’ of Buddhas. Each family is unique, indispensable and...
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Indra’s Net
When we realize that we are all bright pearls in Indra’s Net, we see that within each one of us the whole body of the universe is contained. Since we are all already connected...
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Three Tenets Koans
Koans based on the Zen Peacemakers Three Tenets: Not Knowing, Bearing Witness and Taking Action.
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Bernie’s Zen Teachers & Dharma Successors
Bernie’s Zen Teachers Koryu Osaka, Roshi (1901 – 1985) Roshi Bernie Glassman passed his first koan (and next 100 koans) with Koryu Roshi and considers him his heart teacher. Koryu Roshi succeeded to...
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Zen Peacemakers Rule and Precepts
The Three Treasures, The Three Tenets, The Ten Practices, The Four Commitments and The Bodhisattva Vow serve as the foundation for the Zen Peacemaker work and practice. One may pursue their study with a...
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Gate of Sweet Nectar Liturgy
Zen Peacemakers Order, liturgy for the Gate of Sweet Nectar ceremony.
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Day of Reflection, Gatha of Atonement [Full Liturgy]
Zen Peacemakers version of the Gatha of Atonement, for practice during a day of reflection.
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