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Resident opportunity in Berthoud
Hi all, Shishin is my transmitting teacher in the White Plum Asanga; this opportunity may be of interest to some of you, Thanks Karin Ryuku Kempe Begin forwarded message: From: "Gerry Wick" <gmzc@...> Subject: [AZTA] opening for resident Date: May 5, 2025 at 10:19:28 AM MDT To: [email protected] Resent-From: gmzc@... Reply-To: [email protected] Dear Friends Great Mountain Zen Center has an opening for one resident. It includes a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette. Bathrooms and shower are shared. There is a shared large living room/dining room with a kitchen. Fees are $950 per month including utilities and meditation programs and retreats. We are located in a beautiful five-acre country property between Berthoud and Longmont, CO. We want someone who is interested in work/exchange in the areas of horse and barn care. No experience required. We would like a person with meditation experience (preferably Zen) who would like to live in a beautiful, peaceful, harmonious Zen community in the Berthoud countryside. Apartment is available mid-June, 2025. If you or someone you know is interested, please email us at gmzc@... and let us know something about you and why you would like to live in our community. Include your phone number and we will call if there is a match. Gassho, Gerry Shishin Wick White Plum Lineage
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Gatha for the Week of May 3rd through the 9th
Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of May 3rd through the 9thVerses for Meditation: Morning Meditation The Dharmakaya is bringing morning light. Sitting still, my heart is at peace. I smile. This is a new day. I vow to go through it in awareness. The sun of wisdom will shine everywhere. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,MartinñR¶¡ë…ɽ
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Virtual Council Circle
Dear all, Deep bows to everyone who participated in our Council Circle last Sunday. Your willingness to show up with openness and vulnerability and to practice Don't Know Mind, Bearing Witness, and Loving Action was truly inspiring. As mentioned, Zen Peacemakers International offers many opportunities to join online Council. One such gathering will be led by Lilli M?sler on Thursday, May 8. You can find more information and register at the link below: https://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/networks/events/177774 -- Bill Hamaker (he, him)
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Metro Caring Volunteer Update - Monthly Commitment, Calendar Events
Hi everyone, A few updates on our volunteer commitment at Metro Caring Food Bank. Due to popular demand and requests from regular volunteers - we have increased our commitment from every other month to once a month. As such our next volunteer shift is on May 15th. With huge thanks to Judy - we have also been able to get our shifts on the ZCD calendar as events that you can sign up for just like a regular sitting, beginner's night, etc Please let me know if you have any questions. Gassho, David
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.26th through May 2nd
Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Apr.26th through May 2ndVerses for Meditation: Following the Breath Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is a wonderful moment. The verse can be summarized in these eight words and two phrases: In, Out. Deep, Slow. Calm, Ease. Smile, Release. Present moment, Wonderful moment. For the complete sutra and commentary on following the breath see: Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Breathe! You Are Alive: Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing. Parallax Press, 2008. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,MartinñR¶¡ë…ɽ
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.19th through the 25th
Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Apr.19th through the 25thVerses for Starting the Day: Greeting Someone A lotus for you, a Buddha to be. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,MartinñR¶¡ë…ɽ
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Gatha for the Week of Apr.12th through the 18th
Gatha Practice at ZCD Gatha for the Week of Apr.12th through the 18thVerses for Starting the Day: Getting Dressed Putting on these clothes, I am grateful to those who made them and to the materials from which they were made. I wish everyone could have enough to wear. For a more in depth discussion of this gatha see the 2022 edition of Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin
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Hi everyone, Please see the link below for the liability waiver link for our volunteer slot next Thursday at Metro Caring. I've checked the link and it seems to be working. If you have filled out the waiver in the past - you are good to go. You don't need complete the intake form since I have us signed up as a group. If for some reason the link doesn't work - you can fill out a hard copy of the waiver when we arrive. David From: Aja LeDoux <ALeDoux@...> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:23 PM To: David Gibson <DGibson@...> Subject: Re: Online volunteer waiver form Hi David, I have included the links below they still continue to not work, we can have new volunteers sign the waiver in person. [Liability Waiver Link] [Intake Form Link]. Thanks! Aja LeDoux ¡¤ she/her/hers Volunteer Coordinator 303-350-3613 aledoux@... 1100 E. 18th Ave | Denver, CO 80218 www.MetroCaring.org Donate Today Occupying Cheyenne, Ute, Sioux, and Arapaho Native Land Notice: Metro Caring will be closed on Fridays, and staff will be out of the office as we pilot a 4-day workweek From: David Gibson <DGibson@...> Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:50 PM To: Aja LeDoux <ALeDoux@...> Cc: David Gibson <DGibson@...> Subject: Online volunteer waiver form CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Aja, I am getting some new volunteers signed up for our shift next week and the link to the online waiver form doesn't seem to be working. I have looked and can't find the form on the website. Can you send me the link to the form or direct me to where to find it on the website so that these new volunteers can sign the waiver? David
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Metro Caring Volunteer Shift - Thursday, April 17
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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 ¨C you can reach me by phone or text at 720-671-0960. Gassho, David Gibson
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Zen Peacemaking
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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)
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Gatha for the Week of Apr. 5th through the 11th
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¡ª 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 Th¨ªch Nh?t H?nh. Nh?t H?nh, Th¨ªch. 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
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Saturday, April 5 Rally at State Capitol - Joining Nationwide 50501 Protests Against Trump Policies, 12 - 4 pm
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.
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Art Museum tour of Korean Moon jar exhibit and fabulous textile Exhibit
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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
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Gatha for the Week of Mar. 29th through Apr. 4th
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 Th¨ªch 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, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin
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Our group at the "Fighting Oligarchy" Tour in Denver with Bernie & AOC! -- Bill Hamaker (he, him)
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Gatha for the Week of Mar. 22nd? through the 28th
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¡ª 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 Th¨ªch 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, Th¨ªch. Present Moment Wonderful Moment (Revised Edition): Verses for Daily Living-Updated Third Edition. Parallax Press, 2022. Gassho,Martin
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Friday Rally Departure time change
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
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Billy's Book Signing
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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
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Friday - March 21 - 5 pm - Civic Center - Democratic Political Rally Speeches - Show Support!
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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/
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Prison Dharma
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
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