Empty Nest Zendo http://emptynestzendo.org Offers Sunday services and dharma talks, and periodic sesshins in the Soto tradition. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Myoan Grace Schireson in Summer 2012 Buddhadharma Magazine http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/05/myoan-grace-schireson-in-summer-2012-buddhadharma-magazine/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/05/myoan-grace-schireson-in-summer-2012-buddhadharma-magazine/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:37:24 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=1043 Myoan Grace Schireson participates in a panel discussion in the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.

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]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/05/myoan-grace-schireson-in-summer-2012-buddhadharma-magazine/feed/ 0 Myoan Grace Schireson on Sweeping Zen: Seminary Training for Sangha Leaders http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/03/myoan-grace-schireson-on-sweeping-zen-seminary-training-for-sangha-leaders/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/03/myoan-grace-schireson-on-sweeping-zen-seminary-training-for-sangha-leaders/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:55:19 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=1017 Myoan Grace Schireson is interviewed on the Sweeping Zen Podcast about the SPOT Program

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]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/03/myoan-grace-schireson-on-sweeping-zen-seminary-training-for-sangha-leaders/feed/ 0 2012 Spring Retreat at Empty Nest: Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-spring-retreat-at-empty-nest-mar-23-25-2012/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-spring-retreat-at-empty-nest-mar-23-25-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:25:41 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=894 Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s 2012 Spring Retreat starting on Friday March 30 and concluding on Sun April 1st.  On Sunday April 1st at 1:30 pm, Miyoan Grace Schireson will ordain two new priests.  Retreat participants are invited to attend the ceremony.

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]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-spring-retreat-at-empty-nest-mar-23-25-2012/feed/ 0 Seventh Annual Women’s Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo: Jun 14-17, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/seventh-annual-womens-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/seventh-annual-womens-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:20:21 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=899 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?

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]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/seventh-annual-womens-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo/feed/ 0 Shuso entering ceremony at Empty Nest Zendo: July 8, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-entering-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-2012/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-entering-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:10:37 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=905 More information soon.

]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-entering-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-2012/feed/ 0 SPOT Practice Intensive at Empty Nest Zendo: July 8-29, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/spot-practice-intensive-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-29-2012-2/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/spot-practice-intensive-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-29-2012-2/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:08:25 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=934 Residential and Ministerial Training for Independent Sangha Leaders

SPOT 2012 Intensive Flyer

]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/spot-practice-intensive-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-8-29-2012-2/feed/ 0 Shuso Dharma inquiry ceremony at Empty Nest Zendo: July 29, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-dharma-inquiry-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-29-2012/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-dharma-inquiry-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-29-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:05:36 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=907 More information soon.

]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/shuso-dharma-inquiry-ceremony-at-empty-nest-zendo-july-29-2012/feed/ 0 2012 Fall Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo: Sep 21-23, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-fall-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-sep-21-23-2012/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-fall-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-sep-21-23-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:00:20 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=909 More information soon.

]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/2012-fall-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-sep-21-23-2012/feed/ 0 New Year’s Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo: Dec 28, 2012 – Jan 1, 2013 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/new-years-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-dec-28-2012-jan-1-2013/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/new-years-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-dec-28-2012-jan-1-2013/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:55:34 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=911 More information soon.

]]> http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/new-years-retreat-at-empty-nest-zendo-dec-28-2012-jan-1-2013/feed/ 0 Myoan Grace Schireson at Modesto Junior College November 8, 2011 http://emptynestzendo.org/2011/11/myoan-grace-schireson-at-modesto-junior-college/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2011/11/myoan-grace-schireson-at-modesto-junior-college/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:42:50 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=852 On November 8, Myoan Grace Schireson will be part of a panel discussion on the topic of  ”Feminism and Religion in the 21st Century.”

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