Mindfulness Based Wellness & Resiliency for Public Safety Professionals

Join Fleet Maull, a pioneer in prison reform and mindfulness-based social action, as they explore the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in transforming trauma for incarcerated individuals and public safety professionals. Fleet discusses the impactful work of the Prison Mindfulness Institute and the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, detailing programs aimed at reducing stress, enhancing wellness, and […]

The Spiritual Journey – The Ten Zen Ox Pictures (Part One)

Genjo Marinello, a psychotherapist and spiritual director, shares his insights from 50 years of Zen practice, focusing on the first two images that symbolize the path to spiritual awakening. The session includes a guided meditation and open discussions on finding deeper connections beyond our narrow egoistic perspectives. Key topics include the role of suffering in […]

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.

Amache: Strength of a Community

Join for a heartfelt and informative discussion on the histories of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. This episode features April Camp Whitaker, Chris Mather, and Mitch Homma, who delve into the rich and complex history of Amachi, a Japanese American incarceration site in Colorado. Learn about the site's history, personal stories from Mitch's […]

Awakening at Home with Jacqueline Kramer

Join Geoff O'Keeffe, Executive Director of Zen Peacemakers, as he introduces Jacqueline Kramer, a long-time member and speaker at Zen Peacemakers, discussing her new book 'Awakening at Home.' Jacqueline shares insights on integrating Zen practices into daily life, covering topics from sitting and walking meditation to facing life’s challenges. She also reads excerpts from her […]

Bread Loaf Mountain & Community-Engaged Practice

Joshin shares the innovative practices his community employs to integrate Zen teachings with active social engagement. Covering topics such as food insecurity, homelessness, and community building, Joshin provides insights into their community-driven initiatives like Gather, a community living room, and the Grove, transitional housing for those in need.

Knowing What We Don't Know

Knowing What We Don't Know Accept it is all fiction. The assassination attempt, the bleeding ear, the fist pump. The billionaire, being so moved by the courage of the fist pump that he converts, becomes radicalized, joins the president's team. The billionaire coming to work at the White House with his child on his shoulders, […]

Walking with Sequoias in 2024 with Ruth Wallen

Join us in a heartfelt and profound session as we explore the intertwined themes of destruction and rebirth among the majestic sequoias. Led by Ruth Wallen and Sam Randall from Zen Peacemakers, this presentation takes you through an emotional journey of witnessing the fires that have ravaged the giant sequoia groves, the critical response efforts, […]

Path of the Dharma Troublemaker

Amy, a Zen teacher, writer, poet, and journalist, shares her insights on the radical and subversive aspects of Zen practice. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, she delves into the themes of oneness, the dissolution of the self, and the importance of bearing witness.

Ba’al Shem Zen: Buber’s Hasidic Tales as Koans

A rabbi and a roshi sat down to read Buber… More than a set-up for another inter-religious joke, this real-life occurrence has given rise to a rich exploration of spirit, mystical tradition and menschlichkeit, that untranslatable Yiddishism pointing to the condition of human decency and skillful means.