September 13-19 |
13-14 |
Power of a Loving Heart: Krishna Das and Sharon Salzberg |
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Lovingkindness meditation (from the Buddhist tradition) and devotional chanting (an ancient Indian tradition) are complementary practices that cultivate our natural capacity for faith, compassion and love. |
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ZPO Rule - 1: Three Tenets-Roshi Bernie |
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An examination of the core principles of the Zen Peacemakers, "not knowing, bearing witness, taking loving actions." |
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Mandala Principles and the Five Buddha Families-Roshi Bernie |
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A Mandala represents the primary realization of Zen, the "circle of life", the oneness and interconnectedness of all creation. We will explore the basic nature of mandala, and how it can be used to express various models. The Five Buddha Families embody the central energies present in the life of an individual, a community, and all creation. We will learn to use the Five Buddha Families to organize mandalas. The Five Buddha Families comprise the Mandala of the Zen Peacemakers. |
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Leadership-Don Senshin Schlenger |
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A study of a basic Buddhist model for the central energies present in the life of an individual, a community, and all creation. The Five Buddha Families comprise the Mandala of the Zen Peacemakers. |
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Elements of a Zen House-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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The philosophy, structure, practices and methodologies necessary to develop a Zen House, a residential Dharma center devoted to social service. |
September 20-26 |
20-21 |
Introduction to Socially Engaged Buddhism: Dr. Chris Queen, Sensei Eve Myonen Marko and Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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An historical survey on the various social teachings of Buddhism in India, China and East Asia; a review of Engaged Movements in the Contemporary World, including the recent Buddhist monastic activism and violent reactive repressions in Myanmar and Lhasa. A discussion of the early efforts of the Zen Peacemakers including work in Greyston and in facilitating cooperative efforts between Palestinians and Jewish Nationals. An Overview of the Zen Peacemakers and their various current practices of Peacemaking as a Spiritual Path. |
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Quick Books-I-Jessica Bruno |
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An introduction to using this computer software bookkeeping system to set up and track financial records. |
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Sustainability-Jerry Jian Flach |
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The theory and applications of sustainability: how to meet the interdependence of human, economic and environmental needs. This new paradigm can be applied to community, energy, natural resources, commerce and service agencies. |
23-24 |
Project Management I, II, III-Jerry Jian Flach |
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Insuring project results by leveraging project management best practices. Ways to control project process: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects. |
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Counseling SkillsI-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Tradition and continuity are the bedrock of a culture and civilization. When should we preserve tradition, and when has a tradition outlived its usefulness. How do we create new traditions appropriate to time, purpose, place and people involved? |
September 27 - October 3 |
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One Day Zen Meditation: Sensei Eve Myonen Marko |
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Silent retreat includes meditation, a dharma talk, and private study with Sensei Eve Myonen Marko. |
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Quick Books-2-Jessica Bruno |
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Presenting the second half of an introduction to using this computer software bookkeeping system to set up and track financial records. |
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Powerpoint Presentations-Dharma Holder Jim Ryudo Bastien |
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Learn how to enhance your presentations with visual projections using
this software, which is part of Microsoft Office Suite. |
Oct. 1 |
Spirit of Pathmaking-Dharma Holder Jim Ryudo Bastien |
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Zen Peacemakers translate the energy of the Karma Buddha Family as service. We will explore the spiritual principles underlying and guiding our social service efforts, which we call Pathmaking. Zen Peacemakers develop diverse, practical, and effective service programs for the benefit of others. Their unique approach uses a holistic, empowerment model that emphasizes skill-building and addresses all aspects of life. |
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The History of the Zen Peacemaker Order-Sensei Eve Myonen Marko |
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Sensei Eve Myonnen Marko and Roshi Bernie will discuss the ZPO history. |
October 4 - 10 |
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Nonviolent Communication: Roberta Wall |
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Introduction to the Basics of NVC. Learn and practice the basic consciousness and skills of NVC that connect us with what is alive in ourselves and in others moment-to-moment. |
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Greyston Mandala Day |
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We will join in Mandala Day, a gathering of the entire Greyston Community.
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7-9 |
Plunges at Greyston |
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We will live for four days at the Greyston Foundation to experience their Pathmaker Programs, and to participate in the life and the work of the community. We will join in Mandala Day, a gathering of the entire Greyston Community, and work a day each with their AIDS Outreach team, the Bakery crew, and the Childcare Center staff.
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Pathmaker Program at Greyston : Dail Moses-Taylor |
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The Greyston Pathmaker Director will present the Greyston Pathmaker Program. |
October 10 - 14 |
10-12 |
Instructions to the Cook: Roshi Bernie Glassman |
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According to Roshi Bernie, one of the most useful metaphors for life is what happens in the kitchen. In this workshop, Bernie will offer recipes for the supreme meal, the life lived fully and completely. With the aid of such precepts as Use what you have, Don't reject anything and Recognize your faults as your best ingredients, Bernie will show how these spiritual principles apply to relationships, the marketplace and to building community. He will discuss the five main courses of a complete meal that sustains and nourishes life. |
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Spirit of Ratna Family-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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The Zen Peacemakers translate the energy of the Ratna Buddha Family as Resources. Ratna responsibilities tto provide resources relates to the sacred tradition of giving (dana) in Buddhism with Hotei as the icon of the jovial Master providing whatever is needed. |
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Project Management Tools-Roshi Bernie |
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Introduction to Fast Track software, Gantt Charting and other program management tools |
October 15 - 24 |
15-19 |
Harvesting Wisdom from the Jewish Holy-day Period: A Jewish Meditation Retreat with Rabbi Jeff Roth and Roshi Bernie Glassman |
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The time following the Jewish high Holy-days and Sukkot is a fitting time to reflect on any wisdom gained while entering this new Jewish year. Using the vehicle of silence and a variety of Jewish and Zen meditation approaches, this retreat will offer you the possibility of looking deeply into your own life and coming to a place of greater wisdom, joy and compassion. |
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Spiritual Entrepreneurship-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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One of the many innovations of Roshi Glassman's work in Spiritually Engaged Buddhism has been he development of Social Entrepreneurship, not-for-profit and for profit businesses to support spiritual practice and provide social service. This session reviews some of the history and methods of this creative use of business. |
21-22 |
Community Organizing-Alisa Glassman |
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Organizing for Power, Action and Justice. Four sessions of training in assessment tools and methods drawn from the classic work of Saul Alinsky. |
24 |
ZPO Rule - 2- Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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This session examines various perspectives on the Three Treasures and the meaning of Taking Refuge. |
October 25 - November 2 |
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The School for The Work: Byron Katie |
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The curriculum at the School is a living, evolving process, changing with the needs of the participants and on the basis of past students' experiences. Katie herself is both your teacher and your student, sharing questions and answers with an openness rarely found among leaders of her stature. The exercises and activities are designed to mirror the transformation Katie went through after her awakening to reality. You will work on issues such as gender, body image, addiction, money, and relationships. And in each case, you'll discover that you are not alone and you have nothing to fear. |
November 3 - 7 |
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Right Livelihood-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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From earliest times, the work and resources of the lay community sustained the Buddhist priesthood and provided the foundation for the development of Buddhism. Certain work was prohibited for the lay-faithful, however - butchering, commerce in alcoholic beverages, for example. What does Right Livelihood mean today? |
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Visioning the Project-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Each Zen House will create and run its own social service project. The project should arise from an inter-play between the talents and interests of the leader and the needs of a community to be served. How to use information from a Community Needs Assessment and Power Analysis to brainstorm and vision possible project choices, then vet them with SWOT analysis. |
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Boston Street Retreat-Roshi Bernie |
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ZPO Rule - 3-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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The 10 Observances:
Based on and including the 10 Grave Precepts from the Bodhisattva Precepts, the ZPO version includes paths of positive action in conjunction with the traditional emphasis on avoiding negative actions. |
November 8 - 14 |
8 - 9 |
The Way of Council I: Bonnie Mennell |
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This weekend training will offers an introduction to the Way of Council. In the practice of Council--a dynamic circle process for developing and sustaining direct, honest and effective communication--each person learns to speak from the heart and to listen with full attention. Council is an ancient form and a modern practice whose roots are within the natural world spanning diverse cultures and religions. The Council process encourages community building, conflict exploration and resolution, the sharing of personal and cultural stories, and inclusive decision-making in a supportive and compassionate environment. |
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Using Business Plans-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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The elements necessary to develop responsible plan from market share through cost analysis, profit margin and expansion prospects. |
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Organization Principles 1-Roshi Bernie |
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How to establish a 501c-3 non-profit corporation. How to establish church status with the IRS. Tax and financial laws for non-profits and churches. |
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Pathmaking Design-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Zen Peacemakers develop diverse, practical, and effective service programs for the benefit of others. Their unique approach uses a holistic, empowerment model that emphasizes skill-building and addresses all aspects of life. These services are delivered in the spirit of a caring community. We will cover Program Principles, Program Philosophy, Participant Population, Program Goals, Service Provision, Phases of Service Delivery, Referral to Mainstream Services, Pathmaker "Life Skills" Coaching. |
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What is Spiritual Practice?-Sensei Eve Myonen Marko |
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What makes an action or a practice "spiritual?" What is spiritual development in relation to human development? Is Zen "spiritual?" Is Zen anything, everything, nothing? |
November 15 - 21 |
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Transforming Self: Building Inner Resources for Effective and Sustainable Leadership and Peacemaking: Sensei Fleet Maull |
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Transforming Self is one of the 4 Core Trainings of the Peacemaker Institute's Integral Peacemaker TrainingTM (IPT) program, an innovative, spiritually grounded, integral and transformative leadership training program for non-profit leaders, community activists, social entrepreneurs, business leaders, social activists and peace workers. |
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Dealing with Budgets - 1-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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How to read cash flow, accrual and other types of budgets. How to create a budget. |
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Counseling II-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Counseling III-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Elements of Zen Practice-Sensei Eve Myonen Marko |
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What is Zen training? We will explore the physical, mental, emotional, states of consciousness and stages of awakening aspects of Zen training and how they relate to work, love and play. |
November 21 - 25 |
21-23 |
Food: A Practice of Social Engagement: Sensei Michel DuBois |
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This retreat will focus on food: the politics of food, addressing hunger from the perspective of nutrition, food aid, models of food production, and food distribution as one of the most basic and direct methods of social action. |
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Dealing with Budgets-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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How to use budgets for fiscal management and planning. |
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Policies and Procedures-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Writing the playbook of process, responsibilities, standards and consequences describing how your organization works. |
November 25 - 30 Thanksgiving Break |
December 1 - 5 |
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Financial Reports-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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An introduction to various types of financial reports for management, Boards of Directors, fundraising and tax preparation. |
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Counseling IV-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Invidual Assessment-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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How to conduct and interpret an individual bio-psychosocial assessment. |
December 4 - 12 |
4-7 |
4-Day Zen Retreat: Sensei Eve Myonen Marko |
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Silent retreat includes meditation, dharma talks, and private study with Sensei Eve Myonen Marko. |
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Facility Selection-Roshi Bernie |
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Creating housing for staff-practitioners and others, and appropriate facilities for your project. When to use free space, rent, buy and build. An introduction to fitting use to structure |
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Leadership II-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Family Assessment-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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How to conduct a family bio-psychosocial assessment. |
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Zen Instruction-Senseis Paul Genki Kahn and Eve Myonen Marko |
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Zen is a radical relationship with all creation. We will explore how to develop an intimate relationship asthe context for spiritual guidance. How to recognize and work with each person as an individual with a particular personality - preferences, avoidances and hot-buttons. Which of the various Zen teaching tools might be appropriate for certain personality types. |
December 13 - 19 |
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One Day Zen Retreat |
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Silent retreat. |
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Grant Proposals-Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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Research tools to find grants and tips on writing grant proposals. |
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Human Resources-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Developing a quality staff, including advertising positions, interviewing, hiring, orienting, providing continuing education, benefits and discipline. |
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Community Assessment-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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How to conduct a community needs assessment or to find a local agency that has completed this task. |
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Teaching Intro to Zen Practice-Senseis Paul Genki Kahn and Eve Myonen Marko |
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How to help individuals identify spiritual moments they have experienced, and to introduce practice from their perspective. We will review ways to assess posture and to teach various sitting positions appropriate to the person. Teaching abdominal breating, body-mind concentration, absorption, the control of body-mind energy, and the nature of awakening. The Ox Herding pictures and the Path of Zen. |
December 22-23 |
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Major Donors-Roshi Bernie and Dharma Holder Mark Mininberg |
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Seeking investments and gifts to support operations, capital expenditures and endowment. |
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Staff Management-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Job description, monitoring productivity, motivation, helpful and positive supervision methods. Disciplinary procedures. |
January 5 - 9 |
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Ratna Review |
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Administration Review |
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Pathmaking Review |
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Basic Buddhism-Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Presenting the philosophic, practice, textual and historic development of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths, Three Marks of Existence, Eight-fold Path, 12-fold Chain of Causation, Three baskets of texts, growth of the sangha and faithful laity, movement from peripatetic practice to monasticism. |
January 10 - 15 |
10-11 |
Beloved Community: Exploring Issues of Diversity as Practice of the Sangha Jewel - Hillary Radiant-Vow Stephenson and Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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When Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of creating "beloved community", he was calling us to affirm our fundamental, inextricable interconnection with one another. Still conflict and inequality persist related to issues of gender, race, class, sexual identity, ability, and other identities. Doing our own work to examine the ways we have been conditioned to participate in the marginalization of others is essential to serving all beings with love and authenticity. Equally important is taking time to heal from our own experiences of oppression. Buddhism asks us to include everything in our practice; beloved community, or sangha, is manifested through the fearless examination of all aspects of our selves and through bearing witness to the totality of our collective experiences. |
12-15 |
Studies with Bernie Glassman: Reflections on 50 Years of Zen Practice |
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As Roshi Bernie Glassman prepares to turn 70, he will use this training week to reflect on his 50 years of Zen practice.
His five decades of Zen study and teaching encompass historic phases in the unfolding of Buddhism in this country, and he has been a guiding influence in this epochal cultural and spiritual development.
Roshi Bernie will reflect on what he has learned and how he sees the future development of Zen in the West. |
January 17 - 25 |
17-18 |
Zen Peacemakers Sangha Gathering |
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This year we are opening the Gathering to Zen Peacemakers Sangha members at large, not just seniors, to help celebrate Roshi Bernie's 70th birthday. Throughout the weekend, our ZP Roshi's will take turns giving personal reflections on their lives and practice, what aspects of practice now seem central, and what aspects of the Dharma they would like to see continued by their students after them. We will hold the festivities for Bernie's 70th Saturday Night with a memorable and deplorable No Talent Show, featuring YOU, plus the Order of Minstrels and the Order of Disorder. |
19-25 |
Seven-Day Zen Retreat: Roshi Bernie Glassman, Sensei Eve Myonen Marko and Sensei Paul Genki Kahn |
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Silent retreat includes meditation, dharma talks, and private study with Roshi Bernie Glassman, Sensei Eve Myonen Marko and Sensei Paul Genki Kahn. |