On Saturday, May 13, 2917, Maitripa College Trustee Mark Waller, Dean Namdrol Miranda Adams, and Director of IT Alfredo Pineiro traveled to Great Vow Zen Monastery for the day. They joined Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi, Hogen Bays, Roshi, and about 20 members and guests of this vibrant community in a procession and ceremony to plant a peace pole on the Monastery land. This project was supported by the Lake Oswego Rotary Club.