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…

What Determines Our Future?

November 19, 2023
Perhaps we can learn through an understanding not from our own wisdom and education, but from someone else, an insight into what connects our past, our present and our future.…
In the Keweenaw, a significant challenge has long persisted: limited access to fresh and affordable food. The aim of the community free fridge is to reduce food insecurity, while also…

Touching Our Ancestors

October 29, 2023
I would like to offer a deep practice of honoring our ancestors called “Touching the Earth.” This guided meditation brings our attention to three lines of ancestry: our genetic/blood ancestors,…