the art of making peace (manzanita village)

THE ART OF MAKING PEACE: Meditation Retreat
A Retreat for People of Color
MAY 5-8, 2006
MANZANITA VILLAGE PRAKTIS CENTER
www.manzanitavillage.org

Michele Benzamin-Miki, Lawrence Ellis, Mushim Ikeda-Nash
for more information about Mushim and Lawrence go to Visiting Teachers
$220 + dana. Partial scholarships available

We all know how to commit an act of violence. But what does it look like to commit acts of peace, again and again, in our daily lives? What sort of understanding and resources do we need to create peace in every situation?
Mushim Ikeda-Nash

An edge of my practice the last few years has been on exploring the roles of violence and non-violence in social change. I have questions (and some answers – but far more questions). For example, is it better to practice extinguishing rage and other strong emotions, or to transform them into powerful expressions that seek to awaken, but not destroy?

Compassion and peace are not passive qualities, nor are they abstract ideals. The road there is a fierce journey into one's own heart and into the hearts of others.
Michele Benzamin-Miki

Michele Benzamin-Miki
Mushim Ikeda Nash
Lawrence Ellis

Our work to develop and sustain Awareness and Loving-kindness is based on the understanding that facing and addressing injustice and violence in the world is not in any way separate from 'formal' Spiritual Practice. In this work perspectives on, and practices relating to, issues of Social and Economic Justice, Nonviolence, and the urgent Environmental issues of our times, are naturally, passionately, and creatively, interwoven with classical Teachings and Practices. We understand that the best kinds of spiritual practice allows us to both celebrate the beauty of life, as well as to remain truly present to all that is most difficult within our own hearts and in the world.

We are delighted that Lawrence Ellis and Mushim Ikeda Nash will be joining Michele to lead this retreat.

We do our best to create real community as a part of the retreat context. In addition to the teachings and meditation practice that occupies much of the day we participate together in 'council' and short periods of sammu (work practice) to help with kitchen clean up and meal preparation. Space is limited. Register early!

Space is limited. Register early!Some partial scholarships and work exchange is available.

source: http://manzanitavillage.org//retreats/fr_retreats.html