Dear Friends and Supporters, I’m writing with the begging bowl in hand, as I do each year at this time. But this year feels different—there’s more at stake. I hope you’ll take the time to read this appeal letter; it’s a little longer than usual, but for good reason. The
Loving Kindness on Election Day From Joshin Recognizing that I am not an observer, but a participant in the life of our world, may I resolve to bring peace to my own inner turmoil. May I embody peace in every breath I take, aware moment by moment of the rising
Community as Peacemaking “I suggest a core practice of gathering: embracing the art of togetherness, mindful welcoming, just listening and being present for each other, and responding out of a felt sense of kinship. There is nothing more important. By doing this, we bring calm, connection, and care into our
We are purchasing a beautiful new space in Middlebury. One Step. One Breath. Moving Forward! This mantra is my constant companion when opportunities arise. We have a wonderful one in front of us and we’re taking steady steps to make it a reality. We negotiated a good price
April 2024 Creativity is a way of letting in the whole world. Soon we’ll open our May Zen Circle where we’ll enjoy the works of Eihei Dogen and Bob Dylan side by side. It’ll be great fun and I hope you’ll join us. We have a strong arts practice at
Dear friends, We’ve been doing some cozy and heartwarming things this winter at Bread Loaf Mountain. Some of you already heard about Valentine’s Day Gather Anniversary and Peacemaker Quilt Party. I hope you’ll enjoy the write up below and the article that our local newspaper ran about the event. Many
Quilts Soothe Children Dealing with Trauma February 8, 2024 By John Flowers A UKRAINIAN INFANT enjoys a quilt generated by volunteers involved in the Peacemaker Quilt Project. The project provides homemade quilts to children going through difficult times, ranging from war to foster care. Photo courtesy of Joshin Byrnes
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, January 14th and 15th Gather continues to welcome guests every Wednesday through Sunday, and to function as a center for conviviality, artistic activities, sharing food together and cultivating friendships. We recognize that Gather flourishes because of the many friends who serve as
My residency at BLMZC was a somewhat unique experience. I had planned to move in after graduating from Middlebury College in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus shut down completely, so I ended up moving in halfway through my final semester in March 2020. At the time,
New Year’s Intentions – A Note from Joshin Onward in Love! May each of us who wants peace on earth Make a commitment to transform the anger, hatred and violence in our own hearts. May each of us who wants a world without conflict, Make a commitment to resolve, in
We extend our boundless gratitude to everyone who gives to Bread Loaf Mountain to make our life possible
