Empty Nest Zendo

2013 Spring Retreat at Empty Nest: Apr 26 – Apr 28, 2013

jcmjohn — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:18:46 +0000

Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s 2013 Spring Retreat starting on Friday April 26th and concluding on Sun April 28th.

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SPOT Practice Intensive at Empty Nest Zendo: June 18 – July 17, 2013

jcmjohn — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:23:59 +0000

Monastic & Ministerial Sangha Leadership Training

SPOT Intensive Flyer 2013

New Year’s Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo: Dec 28, 2012 – Jan 1, 2013

jcmjohn — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:20:02 +0000

Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s New Year’s Retreat starting on Friday afternoon, December 28th and concluding on Tuesday, January 1st.

New Year’s Retreat Flyer

Eighth Annual Women’s Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo: July 18-21, 2013

jcmjohn — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:33:30 +0000

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 in Buddhist practice, and creative writing exercises to bring forth women’ distinctive spiritual qualities. This year’s retreat will focus on specific instruction for women in Zen Practice: How can women inspire each other? How do we learn to express our wisdom? What is women’s way to deeper embodiment (body integration) of Zen?

Zen Women Retreat 2013

2013 Fall Retreat at Empty Nest: Oct 25-27, 2013

jcmjohn — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:52:42 +0000

Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s 2013 Fall Retreat starting on Friday October 25 and concluding on Sunday October 27.

More information coming

2012 Fall Retreat at Empty Nest: Sept 21-23, 2012

jcmjohn — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:19:45 +0000

Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s 2012 Fall Retreat starting on Friday September 21 and concluding on Sunday September 23.

Fall 2012 Retreat Flyer

Essential Buddhism: What Is It? Thursdays Sept 20-Oct 25, 2012

jcmjohn — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:39:53 +0000

Join us for “Essential Buddhism:” What is it?
Six Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Thursday, September 20 through
Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Myoan Grace Schireson in Summer 2012 Buddhadharma Magazine

tomehawk — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:37:24 +0000

Myoan Grace Schireson participates in a panel discussion in the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.

For the complete article, click here: Heal the Self Free the Self Buddhism and Psychology

Myoan Grace Schireson on Sweeping Zen: Seminary Training for Sangha Leaders

tomehawk — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:55:19 +0000

Myoan Grace Schireson is interviewed on the Sweeping Zen Podcast about the SPOT Program

Click here to hear the interview

Zen Meditation in 12 Step Recovery: Fresno, Feb 18, 2012

tomehawk — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:08 +0000

This half-day workshop is for those interested in exploring the connection between Zen Buddhist practice and teachings, and twelve step work. The event will be led by Abbess Myoan Grace Schireson, Zen teacher, psychologist, and founder of Central Valley Zen. Grace has guided and advised Tom Hawkins in establishing the Central Valley’s first Zen and Recovery group in Modesto in 2010. We will begin with zazen (zen meditation) instruction, followed by sessions of meditation, short lectures, and group discussions. Our focus will be to learn and share about incorporating Zen practice into our sober lives. Tea and snacks will be provided.

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