Please join us for a panel discussion with Genjo Marinello, Joshin Byrnes, Jitsujo Gauthier, Koho Mello, and Mikko Ijäs discussing Zen Peacemakers third Tenet: Taking Action. In this panel discussion, we will probe the emotional and spiritual aspects of taking action. Many of us struggle with the notion of taking action without naming or blaming […]
This is a members-only meeting for Action Committee members
As Zen Peacemakers, we practice seeing our world from a position of stillness and non-judgment, witnessing life's beauty and joy alongside the horror and suffering, without looking away. From that intense experience our hearts call us to act. Please join us virtually Friday, September 5th at 12:00 pm US Eastern Time, to sit together in […]
This meeting is for Coordinating Committee members only
On Saturday, September 6, there is a call DC residents and allies from across the country to join a "We Are All DC" national march in solidarity with DC communities to end the occupation of DC. The march will be followed by a Beloved Community Banquet from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, 13th […]
This is a members-only meeting for Communications Commitee members to dicuss communications strategy regarding the BCD website, press releases, social media, telecasts and podcasts, Substack publications, and newsletter. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Amaury Cruz at <amaurycruz@yahoo.com>.
In this session, Father John Dear will reflect on the critical importance of “nonviolence” for each one of us today, in our hearts and our personal lives, and for our world. He will review the basics, point out some areas that we can actively work on, and encourage us to do what we can together […]
It’s often thought that the life of a meditator, a practitioner, is noncommittal, serene, not involved with or above the problems of the world. And yet, it’s hard to ignore the suffering and confusion we see everywhere, especially these days when society seems so polarized. One of the most fundamental aspects of Buddhism and Shambhala is […]
Buddhist Coalition for Democracy (BCD) board members John Murphy and Rev. Seth Zuiho Segall will discuss the origins of the BCD and its Call to Action, the organization’s guiding principles, its initial actions and future programming, and its view of the current political situation and the role Buddhists can play in supporting democratic principles, ideals, […]
Bernie Glassman articulated the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers early in the evolution of the organization. But these three, simple, profound, vows or commitments can also be taken as a complete practice for our life: I will embody Not Knowing, thereby giving up fixed ideas. I will Bear Witness, opening my heart to the […]