Zen Peacemakers Community, presentation, references and basic practices

Meeting that took place on Saturday 09 November 2024 - 14:00 to 17:30 Brazil

About the meeting

Access the recording of this special meeting that introduced the Zen Peacemakers Community. During the event, Jorge Koho Mello addressed the main related themes. The topics covered were :

1 Introduction - The Vote for Peace
2. A little history and lineage
3. Conceptual and ethical references

  • The Zen Peacemakers' Three Guidelines
  • The Rule, a fundamental ethical reference
  • The Zen Peacemaker Mandala: Vision in action in the world
  • Creating a community
  • Self-care: lucidity, lightness and good humour; OD and other beauties of the Practice
  • "Portals of Sweet Nectar", a metaphor for action in the world

Facilitator

Jorge Koho Mello

Practitioner of Soto Zen Buddhism. Jukai by Daigyo Moriyama Roshi (Brazil, 2003), Monastic Ordination by Shingetsu Coen Roshi (Brazil, 2008), Transmission of the Dharma by Barbara Salaam Wegmüller Roshi (Switzerland, 2018), Shusso Hossenshiki by Kuroda Roshi (Tokyo, 2019).

Coordinator of the Zürich Zen Centre (traditional Japanese Soto Zen, accredited at White Plum Asanga and affiliated to Zen Peacemakers, with socially engaged Buddhist practices).

Member of the Board of Directors and co-spiritual director of the Zen Peacemaker Order. Officiant and Spirit Holder at the Zen Peacemaker Retreat in Auschwitz-Birkenau, authorised leader of Street Retreats.

Professional information: qualifications as a Body and Relationship Therapist with a Systemic Approach, Aikido and Yoga Instructor. Educator and environmental activist in sustainability and regenerative culture (Gaia Education Programme), training in permacultural design and community living experiences at Findhorn (Scotland), Schumacher College (England) and Krogerup Hojskole (Denmark). Experience as a consultant in Ashoka.org's Spiritual Changemakers Initiative Programme.

Enrolment

Participation is subject to registration, with a suggested contribution of R$ 50. The money raised from these new meetings will be used to support Simple'School financially, ensuring the longevity of the community and continued support for worthy initiatives recommended by the Community of Practice and Learning.

PIX for contribution: jorgekoho@gmail.com

Obs.1: If you are unable to contribute, this will not prevent you from taking part. Contact us directly (info@simpleschool.ch) and we will harmonise the needs of all parties.

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