The Seven Factors of Awakening

From mindfulness to joy to equanimity — when you cultivate beautiful qualities, they nourish your life and spiritual practice and enable you to be an agent of change in the world. Seven Buddhist teachers explain how.
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EARTHING: A 5 Part Series on Not Squandering our Planet – Session Two

Earthing: Exploring how to deepen our connection to the Earth. The discussion underscores the significance of mindfulness, deep connection with nature, and the importance of collective and individual actions in promoting ecological and social healing.
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: I will embody Not Knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas. I will Bear Witness, opening my heart to the joy and suffering of life. I will take Loving Action arising out of not-knowing and bearing witness. We can […]
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, […]
Communal Kitchen: Burani Badnjan with Amsal Faizi

From Vogue Polska: Amsal Faizi was studying Political Science and International Relations in Afghanistan and was working as an assistant teacher in Afghan Turk school. After coming off the taliban she couldn’t continue her studies. Came to Poland almost 3 years ago and went through refugee camp for two months. After coming to Warsaw started working […]
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.