Braided Way Peace Collective | Kalispell, MT

Weaving the Arts of Peace into the Fabric of Community.

A Community Resource for the Study of Peace through Education, Training, and Contemplative and Embodied Practices.

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Braided Way Peace Collective

A Community Resource for the Study of Peace through Education, Training, and Contemplative and Embodied Practices.

Braided Way Peace Collective, a 501(c)3, is a community and space where we cultivate a personal practice of internal peace, stability, and goodwill. We offer a variety of programs of study and practice from diverse global traditions.

Two Rivers Aikido

Two Rivers Aikido

Devoted to cooperation rather than competition, Aikido is an internal and relational art and movement meditation. Often translated as The Art of Peace, Aikido is an embodied wisdom practice that leads us through our inner resistances toward a peaceful stance in the world.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong

This practice provides a deep inquiry and access to integrating body alignment, movement, and breathing with traditional Chinese medical theory and universal principles of balance, breath, and body awareness.

Love Serve Remember

Love Serve Remember

Join us for a monthly gathering of: Kirtan, Cacao, and Conversation with the Love Serve Remember community in Montana.

Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Calligraphy & More

Slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the stillness of each brushstroke. Explore traditional calligraphy, Japanese culture, creative practices, and personalized offerings.

Integral Chant

Integral Chant

Our path through life can be understood as a conversation with others, ourselves, and the world around and within us. As a musical metaphor it could be heard as a call and response; a Chant.

Open Sky Sangha

Open Sky Sangha

Open Sky Sangha is a community of mindful living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, offering meditation, Dharma sharing, and support for developing a meaningful daily practice.

Braided Way Peace Collective - Kalispell, MT

Events & Announcements

“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.”
— Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace

Chant as Medicine retreat with Nina Rao
Retreat Weekend

Chant as Medicine

With featured teacher Nina Rao

Join Nina Rao for a restorative weekend of chanting, mantra, silent sitting, contemplative movement, discussion, and community in the beautiful Flathead Valley.

May 21–23, 2027 Friday afternoon through Sunday brunch
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Lakeside, Montana
The Yoga of Sword Retreat with Craig Fife Sensei
Weekend Retreat

The Yoga of Sword Retreat

With Craig Fife Sensei

Join Craig Fife Sensei for a unique weekend exploring the relationship between sword practice, breath, movement, mindfulness, and community care through the traditions of Aikido and Iaido.

September 4–6 Friday evening through Sunday noon
Two Rivers Aikido Kalispell, Montana
Peace in the Courtroom workshop by Braided Way Peace Collective
Free Workshop

Peace in the Courtroom

A Program of Braided Way Peace Collective

A free comprehensive workshop for women who are survivors of domestic violence navigating the court system for parenting plans, status hearings, and restraining orders.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration Required Contact Laura Dickerson: 406.752.0530

Casual, educational, and supportive, with on-site legal support at no cost from local attorneys.