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Cost Of Membership

ZPO will need to sustain itself and cover the costs of its programs. Financial support is part of the practice field of all members. 

Current ZPI member dues of more than $18.00 per month or $180.00 per year qualify as ZPO membership dues.

Those not current ZPI members are encouraged to become so.

Otherwise ZPO membership dues are $18.00 per month or $180.00 per year.

Additionally, individual and series courses will carry a fee.

(FYI ZCLA just offered a four-part course, 90 minutes each, $15 per class for Members; $25 per class for Non-Members. This feels about right. -GSOK)

Membership and course fees are all subject to ability to pay. Speak with your mentor for adjustments to fees.

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(This page would include the paths detailed previously for those who want to register as prior ZPO members and for those who want to join as a new member. Linked to registration pages.)

ZPO Content

Meeting the Polycrisis Together with All Beings

Zen Peacemakers, welcomes Shodo Spring to discuss her new book ‘Open Reality: Meeting the Polycrisis Together With All Beings.’ Shodo shares her insights on Zen practice,...

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The Three Tenets of Decarbonation

Discover the intersection of Zen Peacemakers’ principles and climate action. Host David Takahashi delves into the Three Tenets of Carbonation, shedding light on critical issues such...

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Explore the Five Skandhas with Ken Byalin - Session Four

Join us in this engaging discussion on the fourth Skandha, ‘reaction’ as translated in the Heart Sutra. In this episode, participants share personal moments they observed...

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Bernie Glassman Memorial - His Legacy Moving into the Future

In this thought-provoking session, join us as we explore the future preservation and evolution of Bernie Glassman’s social action Dharma. This panel features Joshin Burns, Undine...

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The Love and Kindness We All Need Right Now

In this practice presentation, Mugen Roshi will introduce how the ancient Buddhist heart practices (the brahma viharas) work well with the three tenets of the Peacemakers...

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Explore the Five Skandhas with Ken Byalin - Session One

Introduction to the Skandhas: Exploring Self-Understanding with Roshi Ken In this introductory session led by Roshi Ken, participants from various locations and backgrounds gather to embark...

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Explore the Five Skandhas with Ken Byalin - Session Two

Understanding Moments: The Intersection of Form and Sensation in Mindfulness Practice In this episode, participants share their experiences from a recent mindfulness practice session, emphasizing the...

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Explore the Five Skandhas with Ken Byalin - Session Three

Exploring the Third Skandha: Perception and Sensory Experiences In this episode, we dive into the third Skandha, focusing on perception and our sensory experiences.
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ZPO Cohort 4 Informational Session (October 2025)

Join Martin Pradel and others from the Zen Peacemaker Order as they introduce the upcoming formation program, share personal testimonies, and discuss the key tenets of...

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'Neither For Nor Against’: What Does Faith in America Mean?

Esther shares her experiences on a 110-day pilgrimage across America, reflecting on themes of grief, faith, and connection. Speaking from the heart, she introduces us to...

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Staying Grounded, Centered, & Sane in Challenging Times

Join Geoff O’Keefe, the Executive Director of Zen Peacemakers, and special guest Zen teacher Sean Tetsudo Murphy Sensei, a Zen teacher and director of Sage Institute....

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Women in Zen Buddhism

The Women in Zen Working Group was formed in 2024 by Sensei Traven Fusho Rice, Jean Yugetsu Carlomusto, Sarah Joren Drury, Sal Kenzen Randolph and Ara Fitzgerald,...

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