Gasshō,
On Wednesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m., we will launch our first-ever PeaceStorming, with a conversation about peace, social justice, activism, and ending suffering, at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore, 8585 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA.

The following Saturday and Sunday, December 8-9, will be opportunities to participate in a variety of activities with the residents of Broadway Village II, in cooperation with Beyond Shelter, the Los Angeles based non-profit that developed and operates Broadway Village II for low-income families. We will assist with: building raised beds, preparing the soil, and planting an organic garden; creating a pocket park for the children to play in; painting murals to beautify the side of the building; facilitating discussions on such diverse topics as parenting challenges, avoiding toxins in our home environments, and the new economic opportunities for “green collar workers,” all under the umbrella of peace and sustainability from the inside out.

We are still gathering details for Thursday and Friday activities and will let you know as plans firm up. In the meantime, please mark that weekend on your calendar and join us for a lively discussion about ending suffering, possibility, and participation at the Bodhi Tree bookstore on the evening of Wednesday, December 5.