AFLAME: A Talk with Pico Iyer
In this enriching Peacemaker Circle episode, we welcome the acclaimed author Pico Iyer to discuss his latest book ‘Aflame’ and his profound experiences with silence, retreats, and the enduring presence of fire.
Meeting Life’s Challenges with Equanimity & Compassion
With Stephen Mugen Snyder, Sensei In this circle, we will focus on learning and applying the ancient Buddhist heart practices of Upekkha (Equanimity) and Karuna (Compassion). These heart practices will be presented for both on and off the zafu application. These teachings come from Mugen Sensei’s book “Buddha’s Heart” and his twenty-year Theravada Buddhist teachings leading in-person […]
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 […]
Aging – Gravity’s Sag
Join us for the fifth gathering in Eve Marco’s insightful series on aging, where we explore the concept of ‘getting down to earth.’ Eve discusses the physical and metaphorical sagging that comes with aging, grounding oneself, and the changing nature of our relationships with the earth.
Mindfulness Clubs: Teaching Teens How to Supervise their Attention
Join Pablo Del Real from Soil and Soul as he guides us through a Mindfulness Club session focusing on teaching teens how to supervise their attention. The session, organized in collaboration with Zen Peacemakers International, features personal intros from students and staff, a demonstration of a typical mindfulness club meeting, and reflections on the profound […]
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 […]
Aging – Memory Loss
This video transcript covers the fourth meeting in an eight-part series on aging led by Roshi Eve Marko. The session focuses on the theme of memory, specifically how short-term memory gives way to long-term memory as people age. Eve discusses the generative nature of memory, the difference between memory and nostalgia, and how memories shape […]
Mad Ones, Wise Ones, and Rogues – Zen’s American Ancestors, Part 3
Join us for an immersive gathering where Sean Tetsudo shares anecdotes and wisdom about various Zen teachers, including Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, and Bernie Glassman. Discover the humorous, insightful, and deeply personal stories from Tetsudo’s book ‘One Bird One Stone,’ along with his personal experiences and encounters with these influential figures in American Zen. This […]
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. But these three, simple, profound, vows or commitments can also be taken as a complete practice for our life: I will embody Not Knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas. I will Bear Witness, opening my heart to the […]
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 […]
