Aging – Session One
Zen Peacemakers Series In this first episode of an eight-part series on aging, Roshi Eve Myonen Marko introduces the topic and emphasizes the non-linear, deeply experiential nature of growing older and explores the profound and multifaceted journey of aging, confronting societal clichés and personal challenges head-on.
Forgiveness as a Way of Reducing Resentment and Fostering a Sense of Community
Join us for an in-depth talk on the psychology of forgiveness, led by Dr. Robert Enright and Roy Lloyd, leaders in the field of forgiveness science and community-building. With over three decades of research, Dr. Enright and his team have demonstrated the transformative effects of forgiveness, showing how it can significantly improve well-being by reducing […]
Bernie Glassman Memorial: Hear From Our Elders
Join us as we celebrate Bernie Glassman’s life and legacy. Several of our Peacemaker Elders will speak about the first time and the last time that they met Bernie.
Fearless Hearts: Women Leaders in Contemplative Social Action with Rabbi Nadia Gross
As part of our Women’s Leadership series, Rabby Nadya Gross will talk about her life and work. Rabbi Nadya is the co-Founder and CPO of Yerusha, a progressive, multi-faith educational organization, founded by Jewish spiritual leaders committed to interfaith diversity and to fostering understanding and unity among people of various faith traditions. Yerusha’s programs meet at the intersection of education, […]
Ba’al Shem Zen: Buber’s Hasidic Tales as Koans
Join Rabbi David Curiel and Roshi Ken Byalin in a close reading of one of Martin Buber’s stories from The Legend of the Ba’al Shem—a collection of stories about the founder of the Hasidic movement—with touchpoints from both Jewish mystical and Zen traditions.
Fearless Hearts: Women Leaders in Contemplative Social Action with T.Marie King
As part of our Women’s Leadership series, we will talk with T. Marie King. In December 2022, she co-produced and released her first full-length documentary. The documentary highlights the life and legacy of the unsung hero and civil rights icon, the Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. Premiering on Alabama Public Television the documentary stands as a testament to […]
The Supreme Meal Group Koan Study with Roshi Ken Byalin (Sept 26, 2024)
The Blue Cliff Record with David Hinton
David Hinton will discuss his new book published by Shambhala, The Blue-Cliff Record: A once-in-a-generation translation of the definitive Ch’an (Zen) koan collection. September 5, 2024
Together Apart – Building Beloved Community Behind and Beyond Bars
With Erin Parish & Sita Lozoff What if our criminal legal system was made of communities of curious and creative people working together to get well? Our current system works to disconnect communities and makes it hard for people to build healthy, helpful, and nurturing communities within this structure. The desire to connect and create, however, […]
The Supreme Meal – Group Koan Study with Roshi Ken Byalin (Sept 9, 2024)
