In 1452, a Papal decree was issued that theologically justified the right of Christian nations to conquer and confiscate indigenous lands on behalf of Christendom. This practice eventually became international…
Kindness, compassion, shared joy and inclusiveness. According to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, these four qualities are the four basic elements of True Love. These are qualities we can understand.…

Being Found in the Dark

January 21, 2024
This is a continuation of the December conversation, “On Darkness and the Mystery of the Spiritual Life.”
You've probably heard about the damage caused by invasive species in Michigan, but you  may be wondering what is being done to address these issues. From zebra mussels clogging the…

Mysterious Awakening

December 31, 2023
I’ve been thinking about Mystery, and what kind of mysteries I might find inside Buddhism. I decided that Enlightenment, also known as Awakening, is a pretty mysterious subject. What is…

A Universal Christmas Story

December 24, 2023
The Nativity or Christmas story is one of the dominant cultural stories in America, but is often told in ways that is exclusive to Christianity. At this multigenerational, interactive service,…
Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) staff will give updates and perspectives about KLT during a time of change within the organization and our environment. Pat Toczydlowski, a founding member of the…
"Generosity is complete in itself; there is no need for any other reward than having made others happy." "If you are truly generous, you will be free of all difficulties…