Past Events

Half-Day Zen Retreat – November 12, 2011

Half-Day Zen Retreat – November 12, 2011

11.02.2011  |  Comments Off

Join us for Modesto Valley Heartland Zen Group's Half-Day Retreat starting on Saturday, November 12th at 9 am For complete information: Continue Reading »

Myoan Grace Schireson at Modesto Junior College  November 8, 2011

Myoan Grace Schireson at Modesto Junior College November 8, 2011

11.01.2011  |  Comments Off

On November 8, Myoan Grace Schireson will be part of a panel discussion on the topic of  "Feminism and Religion in the 21st Century." For more information: Continue Reading »

September 22, 2011:  Open House and Introduction to Zen

September 22, 2011: Open House and Introduction to Zen

09.18.2011  |  Comments Off

Modesto Valley Heartland Zen Group welcomes you to "Open House and an Introduction to Zen" For More Information: Continue Reading »

September 12, 2011: Fresno River Zen Group welcomes you to ” Beginner’s Mind”

September 12, 2011: Fresno River Zen Group welcomes you to ” Beginner’s Mind”

09.04.2011  |  Comments Off

September 12, 2011: Fresno River Zen Group welcomes you to " Beginner's Mind", An Introduction to Zen Meditation and Zen Practice For more information: Continue Reading »

Fall Retreat – September 23-25, 2011

Fall Retreat – September 23-25, 2011

07.17.2011  |  Comments Off

Join us for Empty Nest Zendo's Fall Retreat starting on Friday afternoon, September 23 and concluding on Sunday afternoon, September 25. For complete information:     Continue Reading »

SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat  July 7-10, 2011

SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat July 7-10, 2011

05.24.2011  |  Comments Off

JOIN US for meditation, training in Zen forms, and the teachings of female Zen ancestors and their relevance for women’s practice. We will offer body- friendly meditation practices to develop concentration and facilitate healing, discussion of issues facing women ... Continue Reading »

Spring Susho Sesshin – June 10-12, 2011

Spring Susho Sesshin – June 10-12, 2011

05.23.2011  |  Comments Off

The sesshin begins Friday afternoon, June 10th at 2:30 p.m. and ends at noon on Sunday, June 12th. The sesshin includes the Dharma Inquiry Ceremony which is the culmination of the susho’s teaching for this practice period. ... Continue Reading »

Spring Practice, May 6-8

Spring Practice, May 6-8

03.19.2011  |  Comments Off

The retreat begins Friday afternoon, May 6th at 2:30 pm and ends at noon on Sunday, May 8th. The retreat marks the opening of Empty Nest’s spring practice period, and will include the entering ... Continue Reading »

SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat

SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat

02.21.2011  |  Comments Off

SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat July 7-10, 2011 JOIN US for meditation, training in Zen forms, and the teachings of female Zen ancestors and their relevance for women’s practice. We will offer body- friendly meditation ... Continue Reading »

2011 New Year’s Retreat: The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness

2011 New Year’s Retreat: The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness

11.23.2010  |  Comments Off

Empty Nest Zen Group offers The Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness 2011 New Year’s Retreat • Dec. 28 – Jan 1 Empty Nest Zen Group will host a weekend retreat in North Fork, CA from December ... Continue Reading »