Empty Nest Zendo http://emptynestzendo.org Offers Sunday services and dharma talks, and periodic sesshins in the Soto tradition. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:50:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Zen Meditation in 12 Step Recovery: Fresno, Feb 18, 2012 http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/zen-meditation-in-12-step-recovery/ http://emptynestzendo.org/2012/01/zen-meditation-in-12-step-recovery/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:30:08 +0000 tomehawk http://emptynestzendo.org/?p=885 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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]]> 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

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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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