asia and central asia

A weaving of personal story, poetry, and contemplative writing that illustrates the brilliance of local communities and inspirational leaders whose lives illuminate how we human together better and human ourselves whole.

A collection of stories, reflections, and wisdom offering insight into the challenge of facing down toxic polarization layered with violence and the surprising ways everyday people found to shift harmful patterns of violence that had lasted decades. 

A Tajiki-language textbook, one of the first peace and conflict studies educational materials crafted in the Tajiki language.

A teacher’s guide for the Tajiki-language textbook developed with and for Tajiki scholars and students of peace.

Reflections gathered from a decade and more of work in Nepal, written for The McConnell Foundation and friends and partners in Nepal.

A travelogue reflecting on what it means to be fully engaged in the world.

A book weaving thoughts and insights about the nature, challenges, and possibilities of constructive social change.

An exploration into the spiritual foundations that undergird John Paul's work as a practitioner and scholar of peacebuilding.

John Paul's contributions to the Upaya Zen Center's Varela Symposium 2018, which explored the theme, "Transforming Conflict: From Science to Real World Applications."