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Formed: 2003
Zen Peacemaker Circle
Northampton, Massachusetts,
United States
 We are a network of interlocking circles located in the US and Europe that provides a container for people from various contemplative traditions who wish to integrate spirituality with social action. We are dedicated to the realization and actualization of the oneness and interdependence of life, using as our guide the Three Tenets of Not Knowing (thereby giving up our fixed perspectives), Bearing Witness to the joy and suffering of our world and Loving Action. We gather in members' homes, monthly or bi-monthly, coming together in contemplative practice and to study, to receive support from one another and to engage in actions arising from our deepening understanding of the oneness of life. We offer support to people who wish to begin circles wherever they might live, as well as advanced trainings for coordinators and ongoing circles. Trainings include processes for developing inclusivity, decision making and shared participation and ownership within the group. Our co-founders are Roshi Bernie Glassman and Roshi Sandra Jishu Holmes.
 
Contact:
Margi Gregory
241 Crescent St.
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 United States

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Former/Other Names: Zen Peacemaker Order
Last Updated:9/15/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
 (contact margigregory@peacemakercircle.org)
Visitor Process: There are currently circles in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder CO, Albuquerque, Wycoff NJ and Western Massachusetts. Contact Margi Gregory for information on how to contact coordinators for those circles.
Population
Adult Members:
(6 circles in the USA, 3 in Europe)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
(consensus)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Director of Operations)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(ZPC-USA Circle)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(decided by group. Range from 0 - $20 per month)
Land and Buildings
Other
(mixed)
Cohousing:
No
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
(open to people from various contemplative traditions)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Buddhist
(open to all contemplative traditions)
 
 


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