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Hello Sangha, As part of our Zen Peacemaker Affiliate social activism, we are scheduled to serve at the Metro Caring Food Bank Denver warehouse on April 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM as a group of 8-10 people. Metro Caring is an anti-hunger organization that serves on many fronts. No prior training is required. Our ZCD team typically assists in the storeroom by unpacking boxes and stocking shelves for clients. If you haven't attended before, please sign the volunteer waiver using this link; it will be sent directly to Metro Caring, so there's no need to download or print anything. If you have already signed the waiver, there is no need to sign it again. Please remember that all volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, as we will be working in an active warehouse. Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. Additionally, Metro Caring asks that volunteers refrain from parking in the Metro Caring lot to keep it available for community members. Parking instructions are attached to this email. If possible, please allow time for parking and walking to arrive by 11:40 a.m. at the gray volunteer doors located on the southeast corner of the building adjacent to the parking lot. We will have a short council circle prior to going in to get instructions from the staff. Let me know if you plan to volunteer on that day and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. In addition to replying to this message – you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960. Gassho, David Gibson

Dear Sangha, Many of you have asked me about how to become more involved in Zen Peacemakers. I highly recommend attending this free Core Training Class with Eve Marko, wife of the late founder of the Zen Peacemakers, Bernie Glassman. Eve is an incredible teacher whom I have the great fortune of studying from in the Order of the Zen Peacemakers. Register for the class here: https://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/networks/events/168955 Bill Hamaker (he, him)

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Apr. 5th through the 11thVerses for Starting the Day: Bathing Unborn and indestructible, beyond time and space— Both transmission and inheritance lie in the wonderful nature of the Dharmadhatu*. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. *Dharmadhatu is the cosmos. It comprises all phenomena. And sometimes it is considered to be a “body”. Dharmakaya means the body of the Dharma. [From the Plum Village App: “Dharma Body, Sangha Body,” teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh.] Gassho,Martin

We will meet in front of ZCD at 11:15 am for car pooling to State Capitol. Bring signs up to 2 ft by 3 ft if you like. Wear comfortable clothing and bring light snacks if you please. We will confer further about driving and parking. See also - see r/DenverProtests; Blue Sky- @50501colorado.bsky.social; and/or Common Ground People's Collective. https://www.westword.com/news/50501-colorado-group-forms-build-denver-protest-momentum-24104969 Raise questions here.

April 8 is another free day and Bill and I talked about doing a tour of the Korean Moon Jar ( white ceramics) exhibit in Hamilton and I want to at least take you up to see a few of the fabulous tapestries ( which aren't really tapestries) of Nancy Hemenway Barton in Martin. tour is limited to 12.. can do another of the Hindu and Buddhist galleries in May if anyone is still interested. thanks... Barb

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Mar. 29th through Apr. 4thVerses for Starting the Day: Washing Our Hands Water flows over these hands. May I use them skillfully to preserve our precious planet. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Mar. 22nd through the 28thVerses for Starting the Day: Using the Toilet Defiled or immaculate, increasing or decreasing— these concepts exist only in our mind. The reality of interbeing is unsurpassed. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

I am sorry, but I am seeing info that there will be choral singing presentations before the speeches tomorrow for the Bernie - AOC headlined rally at Civic Center. This probably will attract more people at earlier times. If it is not inconvenient, let's try to leave ZCD at 3 pm (as Bill originally recommended) instead of 3:20 pm Please communicate concerns or caveats. BK

Hello, I will be going to Billy's book signing at Tattered Cover Wednesday, March 19. Let me know if you would like to meet up before for an appetizer or snack. Tattered Coverer Ticket Link Gabrielle 303-919-6326

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join Sen. Bernie Sanders for a Denver "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stop on Friday, March 21, at Civic Center Park. According to the event page, "doors" will open at 4 p.m. and the speaking program will begin at 5; Please RSVP https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/rsvp-oligarchy-denver/

Our ZCD Prison Dharma Group continues to visit men incarcerated at FCI in Englewood. I would like to offer another means to connect with incarcerated men and women through this Zen Peacemaker Group. Please contact me if you have questions. Letter Writing Campaign Compassion Prison Project has been told by several prison residents that nothing brightens their day more than hearing their name called during mail call. They have also heard from letter writers on the outside that their lives have been deeply enriched by the relationships they’ve cultivated with the incarcerated men and women with whom they communicate. Expressive writing can be therapeutic and healing and can also cultivate a sense of belonging and connection. CPP is always looking for volunteers to join their letter writing campaign. Please fill out the volunteer form and let them know that you’d like to write to someone living in a prison. CPP is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. May we fulfill our vows to free and save all sentient beings. JOIN ZEN PEACEMAKERS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PRISON OUTREACH PRISON OUTREACH COMMUNITY ROOM

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Mar. 15th through the 21stVerses for Starting the Day: Looking in the Mirror Awareness is a mirror reflecting the four elements. Beauty is a heart that generates love and a mind that is open. [NOTE: The four elements are earth, air, fire, and water.] For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

Sangha, We have been volunteering at Metro Caring Food Bank for a number of years now - typically sending a crew of 5-10 volunteers for a noon - 3:30 pm shift in the warehouse and market every other month. Last fall - a number of ZCD community members provided surplus fruits and vegetables from their home gardens to add to the food supply at Metro Caring. We intend to continue this practice on a periodic basis this summer and fall. Since our volunteer shifts are during working hours - it seems worthwhile to explore other opportunities to contribute that could be done on an evening or weekend - if there is an interest in doing so. Metro Caring Volunteer Coordinator Aja Ledoux has identified hygiene kits and sack lunches as unmet needs that we could support on a periodic basis. Metro Caring serves about 1,000 clients - who largely come from the Latino community - who are under increasing duress based on the current administration's immigration policies. I'm reaching out to gauge everyone's interest in expanding our impact at Metro Caring. Do we want to increase our volunteer shifts from every other month to once a month? Do we want to continue providing surplus food from our gardens? Is there an interest in taking on the hygiene kits or sack lunches on a monthly or quarterly basis? Is there an interest in supporting Metro Caring in other ways? Consistent is the key here. It is not so much what we do - but the fact that Metro Caring can count on us to fulfill our commitment(s) that is important. I'd love to have a small group of folks who are interested in exploring these options and working with me on this. You can reach me here on the zcd.io group - email me at dgibson@... or call/text me at 720-671-0960. In the dharma, David

Good morning. Some of you requested a reminder, so here goes. The local launch event for my book, The Empty Path, is next Wednesday, March 19, at 6pm at The Tattered Cover on Colfax (2526 E. Colfax). Tickets are required, and they serve as a gift card for you to purchase the book or another item. You can purchase tickets here. Thank you very much for your support. I promise not to send any more emails! Billy

Ukraine Speaker Series support session. A CU Boulder political science professor for Eastern European Politics, Sarah Wilson Sokhey, has coordinated a series of webinars with participants from Ukraine and the US over the past year. Video recordings are available at the site below. On this Friday, Sarah and her leading collaborators in Europe will seek ideas and feedback concerning possible topics for the coming months of the weekly presentations. Please feel free to join on Friday with your suggestions, even if you have not been able to particpate previously. The (English speaking) Ukrainians want to listen and learn as well as to inform supporters as they fight to preserve constitutional democracy with civil liberties from their front line positions. The Zoom meeting will be https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/96024828888 (Passcode: Ukraine) See the speaker series website here: https://www.sarahwilsonsokhey.com/ukrainianresilience And links to recordings of all our past events here: https://www.sarahwilsonsokhey.com/ukrainianresilience/recordings

Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Mar. 8th through the 14thVerses for Starting the Day: Rinsing Your Mouth Rinsing my mouth, my heart is cleansed. The universe is perfumed with flowers. When actions of body, speech, and mind are at peace, the place where I am is at peace. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thích Nh?t H?nh. In the Forward Sister Chan Duc includes a short history of Gathas and discusses the question: “How can mindfulness become a part of my daily life?” She also offers a way to deepen a Gatha practice. In the Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh discusses what are Gathas and his history using Gathas as a novice monk. Nh?t H?nh, Thích. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin

Dear Sangha, Dear Sangha, I’m forwarding the latest Zen Peacemaker newsletter, which includes a variety of upcoming events—Core Teachings, podcasts, film screenings, special events, Bearing Witness Retreats, and Council Circle opportunities. Be sure to scroll through to see all the offerings. I especially recommend Council Circle with Iris Dotan Katz Listening With All Voices on Tuesday, March 11. Iris (?e-ris) is a founding member of Zen Peacemakers and a core teacher in the Zen Peacemaker Order having led numerous Bearing Witness Retreats worldwide. (I cannot make this event but would love to hear back from anyone who can attend). I encourage you to subscribe to ZPI for all the latest updates. Contact me if you need help subscribing or have questions. Bill H ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Zen Peacemakers <zenpeacemakers+bi-weekly-newsletter@...> Date: Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM Subject: Ray of Light To: <wahamaker@...> Peacemaker Newsletter (March 4th, 2025) ? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Ray of LightPeacemaker Newsletter (March 4th, 2025) Mar 4 READ IN APP Daffodils, Bernard Spragg. NZ, cc The Youth are a pillar And a national symbol They are a ray of light And the future of the whole country Without them It means A house without foundation And with no entry point (door) My point is They can create peace And can shape the future Our beautiful land They can illuminate it They are Immutable flowers That can benefit the people -Hiba Mohamed Hassan, 19, Somalia, from Poems for Peace, unicef BEARING WITNESS RETREAT Bearing Witness to Racism in America 2025April 24, 2025 - April 28, 2025 It has long been our desire to create a bearing witness retreat around America’s racial history – as seen through the eyes of African Americans. The intention has always been to engage without becoming a tourist; to seek unity without ‘othering’ those with whom we Bear Witness. This year we plan on walking the grounds of a deep history in the expansion of slavery, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights movement – Selma and Montgomery. We intend our Plunge in Alabama to be personal and transformative, with attendees coming away with an emotional and heart connection with the people, places, and events we witness. We hope you can join us. Register Here FILM SERIES I Am Not Your NegroPurchase a ticket to for on-demand viewing between Feb 12 - March 14, 2025 Cost: $5.49 via KINEMA, proceeds go towards supporting our Bearing Witness Retreats Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States. Purchase Tickets Here Due to distribution limitations, tickets are only available within the U.S.A. WAY OF COUNCIL Council is one of our most important core Zen Peacemaker practices. We share Council during our Bearing Witness retreats most every day. In Council, we come together in a small group in a profound way. We create a shared liminal space that is safe, confidential, and perhaps sacred. We each listen and speak from the heart, encountering and experiencing one another gently and with awareness. We are not solving problems or debating issues or making plans. We are making a healing space for each of us to hear and be heard, see and be seen.UPCOMING COUNCILS (click on title to learn more & register) Tuesday, March 11th - Listening to All Voices Friday, March 21st - Women Only Council PEACEMAKER CIRCLE Activity and Stillness: Practice to

Hope you can stop by! It's Women's History Month! The Colorado Women's Art Museum Presents Other Worlds: The Fiber of Her Being Sat. March 15, 6-9pm Artists Reception All Are Welcome Hey Francine, Our sixth exhibition celebrates Colorado women visual artists who pursue their voice and vision through the media of fiber. The Opening Reception is Sat. March 15, 6-9pm D'art Gallery East, 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO in the Heart of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe Drive Wear your most unique Fiber Arts Attire. Enjoy a Fuzzy Navel signature cocktail, wine and refreshments. Our exhibition curators Rebecca Gabriel and Catherine V. Carilli have put together this exciting exhibition that expands the use of fiber as a primary medium. These Colorado women artists employ everything from weeds to gossamer as they stitch, assemble, drape, layer, and weave their way into new creative realms. The fiber artists who have been invited to participate are: Barbara Baer, Francine Campone, Rachael Delaney, Heather Doyle-Mair, Grace Gee, Laurie Gibb, Mary McCauley, Laurel McMechan, Keri Mills, Megan Morgan, Holly Nordeck, Sarah Ortegon, Jennifer Pettus, Italu Ramos (image above), Sherrie Robbins, and FreChelle Wilson. Francine , come to any of these special public events during Women's History Month, or swing by any time during regular hours. SA Mar 15, 6-9pm - Opening Reception SA Mar 22, 2-3:30pm - Artist Panel Discussion SU Mar 30, 11-4pm - Sundays on Santa Fe FR Apr 4, 6-9pm - First Friday SA Apr 5, 2-3:30pm - Kid's Fiber Activity SU Apr 6, 11-4pm - Last Look Sunday D'art Gallery East 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO 80204 in the Heart of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe Drive Regular Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 11-4