Peacemakers Podcast
Peacemakers Podcast
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Rooted in the Three Tenets—Not Knowing, Bearing Witness, and Taking Action - the Peacemakers Podcast brings together activists, spiritual leaders, and changemakers who embody these principles in their work and lives. Through diverse podcast series, we share stories of compassion, justice, and transformation, offering insight and inspiration for those committed to making a difference in the world. voice.zenpeacemakers.org
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This podcast explores themes of social engagement, community healing, and personal transformation. Examples include episodes featuring Father Gregory Boyle discussing kinship and gang intervention, and Dr. Larry Ward addressing America's racial karma and the healing from collective trauma, emphasizing the necessity of embracing interconnectedness.
Rooted in the Three Tenets—Not Knowing, Bearing Witness, and Taking Action – the Peacemakers Podcast brings together activists, spiritual leaders, and changemakers who embody these principles in their work and lives. Through diverse podcast series, we share stories of compassion, justice, and transformation, offering insight and inspiration for those committed to making a difference in the world.
Zen Peacemakers founder Bernie Glassman taught that practice doesn’t end on the cushion—it must move into the world. In this episode of the Peacemakers Podcast, we see how a Zen Peacemaker Affiliate, the Zen Center of Denver, brings this vision to life through their ongoing work at Metro Caring.
What emerges is a reminder that service isn’t about charity, but about belonging—creating spaces where dignity and connection flourish.
Bernie’s vision points us back to our own neighborhoods. Each of us has a “Metro Caring” close to home, a place where our practice can meet the world’s needs in simple, human ways.
Join us for this conversation about practice, service, and the everyday work of peacemaking.
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* Show Credits:
* Recording Date: April 17, 2025
* Hosts: Geoff Shoun O’Keeffe, Jim Hōden Fricker
* Audio & Video Editing/Engineering: Jim Hōden Fricker
* Special Thanks to Metro Caring and the Zen Center of Denver
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