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Neighborhood Peace Walks
A peace walk or peace march, sometimes referred to as a peace pilgrimage, is a form of nonviolent action where a person or groups of people march a set distance to raise awareness of particular issues important to the walkers. Sometimes, the marchers shout chants of protest as they go along.
Our peace walks are quite different. These follow the model set forth by the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh (pictured above with children). He says, “There is no walk for peace; peace is the walk. By walking, we generate peace within our body, our consciousness. We embrace and heal the pain, the sorrow, the fear in us, and that is the ground for helping peace to be a reality in the world.”
The walk usually takes place in total silence, where the walkers practice a mindfulness and attentiveness to the surroundings, blessing the path they move in. The peace walks of this nature begin with a seated meditation period which is carried out into the neighborhood as a walking meditation.
Peace walks are organized upon request. A $100 minimum donation to The Peace Center is requested.
Upcoming classes
All our classes are currently private. If you or your group are interested in our educational programs, please contract us at peacemaker@thepeacecenter.info with your request. Please check back for updates and newly added programs.
Past Course Offerings
- Positive Thinking
Deepen your knowledge and practice of this All-American Thought Movement! Our classes are offered through Skype and in traditional classroom formats in the Chicago area where interest exists. - Chicago Meditation for Peace Group
We come together for the express purpose to meditate to lower crime and violence in Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs. - Let Your Yoga Dance!
There is a bold, wise, ecstatic mover and shaker inside of you - find it now! - Yoga
Yoga. Connect. Breathe. Stretch. Relax. - Facing the Dragon
Based on Facing the Dragon by Robert L.Moore, this mini-series leads participants through the steps to recognize a spiritualized ego, the dangers of letting the ego take over the spiritual life, and what to do about it. - Creating a Jerk Free World
Creating a jerk free world is a workshop based on Robert Sutton's book The No Asshole Rule. Come have some fun creating a world that works better for YOU!