The Mother House
Sited in Montague, Massachusetts, in the United States, the Mother House is the study and practice center of the Zen Peacemakers. The approach of the institute is based on the Japanese concept gyogaku funi, or "practice and study are not two". It provides various training paths, study programs, and hands-on internships. The Mother House hosts various programs including the Montague Farm Zendo, the Montague Farm Zen House and a residence program.
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