A non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to transform conflict and strengthen cultures of peace

ABOUT US
Gene Knudsen Hoffman, international peacemaker and Quaker, developed the concept of Compassionate Listening. She was influenced by her teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, who she worked with in the 1970s. We created the curriculum and teach world-wide.

GET INVOLVED
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Take a workshop
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Start a practice group in your home or community
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Become a facilitator
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Choose one of our facilitators for coaching or mentoring
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Read our books

JOURNEYS
Join us for profound immersions: Journey to the Heart of Israel and Palestine, Stay tuned for post-Covid dates!
stay tuned for post-coved dates!.
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Apr 21Online Session
- Sat, May 08Online 6-Session Workshop SeriesMay 08, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline 6-Session Workshop SeriesHumanity is waking up to our interconnectedness as never before - to one another and to the Earth. We believe that learning to listen with compassion to ourselves and others is a key to this awakening, and that our evolutionary capacity is directly linked to our ability to navigate conflict.
- Mon, May 10Online Workshop
- Mon, May 17Online 4-Session Workshop Series
- -SOLD OUT- Cultivating Compassion for Ourselves and Our Planet: 4-Day Nature Retreat at Lake UmbagogTue, Aug 24Umbagog Lake, New Hampshire