Taking Action: Zen Center of Denver at Metro Caring

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

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