By Clay McLeod There is a movement in education today called “global education.” It originated in the peace education movement, but it has now grown to encompass teaching students about social justice, human rights, equality, and ecological sustainability, as well as peace and harmony between people. The idea of global interdependence…
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From the Editor
It seemed ironic that as I began editing this issue on Sangha Dynamics, discord began to surface in my own Sangha. As we worked together to reach harmony and understanding, the writings and practices explored in this issue helped tremendously-from Shining Light as discussed by Thich Nhat Hanh in his Dharma talk, "Taking Care of Each…
Is There Harmony in the Community?
By Jerry Braza Over five years ago at the Winter Retreat, Thay suggested that local Sanghas practice meeting on a regular basis to formally recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Since then, at the River Sangha, in Salem, Oregon, we continue, with nurturing results, to practice with a formal ceremony every…
I Have Arrived, I Am Home
By Thich Nhat Hanh photo by Paul Davis Dear Ancestors, dear Father, dear Mother, dear Buddha, dear Patriarchs, dear Teacher, dear Friends, I have arrived. I am home. While I am still making steps, I have already arrived, I am already home. I have stopped wandering. This is the teaching…
Brothers in the Beloved Community
The never-before-told story of a friendship between two of the most well-known peace icons of the twentieth century. Although Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King Jr. knew each other for only a few years before Dr. King was assassinated in 1968, their relationship had a profound impact on each…
Be What a Bullet Can’t Be
Three artists and Sister Peace, with the support of Magnolia Grove Monastery...
Update on the Floods
November 10, 1999 After receiving the $20,000 U.S. (120,000 FF), the Root Temple and related temples were able to send many monks and nuns to help the flood victims. The situation has become more difficult each day. They leave the temples at 5:00 a.m. and return at midnight. The next morning at 5:00, they set…
Thaystock at Spirit Rock
By Nina Wise I was still in my nightgown when I heard a knock at the front door. A dark haired woman I didn't recognize stood there, zafu in hand. "You're Nina?" she asked. "Yes," I said, perplexed. "Allan and Marion told me to meet them here. I'm Angelique." "Oh, come in," I…
Right Relationships
The Third Precept: Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I vow to cultivate responsibility and learn ways to protect the safety and integrity of individuals, couples, families, and society. I am determined not to engage in sexual relations without love and a long-term commitment. To preserve the happiness of myself and others, I…
Inter-Becoming a Chaplain
For two years, I’ve been the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Supervisor for Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, training priests and deacons to be better pastoral care visitors. It’s become clear to me that the CPE model was created by, and best serves, those of the dominant culture. It requires intellectual and…