Jared Seide on reweaving the social fabric through the practice of Council| Living Mirrors #114

Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke

​Jared Seide is the Executive Director of the Center for Council, a talking circle practice that we discuss today. He has designed, piloted and coordinated council-based programs in prisons, assisted living facilities, youth groups, schools, non-profits, faith-based organisations, and social service and law enforcement agencies. He has also led trainings and retreats focusing on reconciliation and community-building around the world, from Colombia to Rwanda. He is a member of the Zen Center of Los Angeles, a graduate of the Upaya Institute Chaplaincy Program and has been a Spirit Holder for the Bearing Witness Retreats of the Zen Peacemakers, a contemplative social action community. Today we discuss the practice of Council. https://www.centerforcouncil.org/ https://www.beyondusandthem.org/