EARTHING: A 5 Part Series on Not Squandering our Planet – Session One

Earthing: Exploring how to deepen our connection to the Earth. The session covers the significance of the Bodhisattva Path in contemporary times, engaging spiritually and socially to address ecological issues and the importance of building communities.
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 […]
Education for Peace with Reverend Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone

Peace education methodology is progressive, promoting egalitarian learning environments, open inquiry & significant learner participation. Peace Education asks learners to examine a) impediments to peace, b) structural forces that limit peaceful conditions, c) root causes of impediments, d) roles we play as agents of change to enact peace on personal, interpersonal, communal & global levels, […]
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.
Polish Peacemakers On The Current Situation In Ukraine

Please join us to hear an update from our Polish Peacemaker friends, Orina Krajewska of Małgosia Braunek “Be” Foundation and the Zwiazek Buddyjski/Kanzeon Sangha in Warsaw, along with volunteer and activist Vladyslav Gryn as they talk about the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Poland.
Truth, Healing, and Repair as a Pathway to Peace

Drawing from years of personal reflection and research into her roots as a descendant of colonizers and enslavers, Hillary Giovale addresses the profound, often painful work required to acknowledge and heal historical injustices.
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.
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.
A Conversation with Writer & Translator Bill Porter/Red Pine

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with renowned translator and Zen Buddhist practitioner Bill Porter, also known as Red Pine. Dive into a fascinating discussion about Bill’s unique path as a translator of ancient Chinese texts and Buddhist sutras. He reveals the intricacies of translating Chinese poetry and sutras, offering insights […]