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
