Sitting for World Peace

An Invitation from Genpo Roshi

Many years ago, I heard a teaching that one person sitting alone in meditation on a mountaintop could counterbalance all the negative energy in the world.

That image has stayed with me throughout my life.

Today, at 82, I spend much of my time sitting quietly, just as I did in the mountains in 1971.

And now I want to invite the whole world to sit with me.

Imagine the power of people everywhere sitting together for peace. Different countries, religions, cultures, and traditions. Each sitting wherever they are, yet all sitting together.

One and many. Many and one.

We sit not against anyone, but for everyone: for peace in ourselves, peace among us, and peace throughout the world.

No religion, belief, or experience is required.

Join us for 45 minutes of sitting together for world peace, wherever you are.

Just sit.

With love,

D. Sōten Genpo