Empty Nest Zen Group will co-host a joint
weekend retreat April 11-13th with Vimala Sangha in North Fork, CA. Empty Nest
is led by Grace Schireson, dharma heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage, and
researcher of Zen’s female lineage. Vimala Sangha is led by Lew Richmond, dharma
heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage, author, concert pianist and composer, and
leader of the Vimala Sangha, based in Marin County, CA.
This retreat will be open to
members of both sanghas, and is an opportunity to practice in a beautiful
country setting where Grace and Lew will enjoy collaborative teaching, a model
new to the Suzuki Roshi lineage.
The retreat begins Friday
afternoon, 4/11 and ends mid-day Sunday, 4/13. The cost, including lodging,
meals, and retreat fee, will be $210 (also add something for teacher donation).
Schedule includes 9 periods
of sitting on but there will be ample breaks. Sitting periods will be 25-30
minutes long, chairs are available, there will be a work period and a yoga/
exercise break Saturday afternoon (there is a swimming pool and hot tub).
Meals (except for buffet
dinners) will be “oryoki” style (eaten in the meditation hall). Grace calls
oryoki “the most fun you can have with 3 bowls.” The first oryoki meal will
include instruction so no prior experience necessary.
Space is limited.
Vimala Sangha members are asked to please see Ed Sattizahn or Lew Richmond about
attendance. Central Valley residents or Bay Area friends of Empty Nest should
contact
Ken Jackson at (559) 658-8797