Spring 2012 Retreat at Empty Nest Zendo – March 30 – April 1, 2012
Join us for Empty Nest’s Spring Retreat starting on Friday March 30, and concluding on Sunday April 1st.
New Year’s Retreat – December 28,2011 – January 1, 2012
Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s New Year’s Retreat starting on Wednesday afternoon, December 28th and concluding on Sunday, January 1st.
A Half-Day Zen Retreat - November 12, 2011
Join us for Modesto Valley Heartland Zen Group’s Half-Day Zen Retreat starting on Saturday, November 12th at 9 am
Grace Schireson at Modesto Junior College on November 8, 2011
On November 8, Myoan Grace Schireson will participate in a panel discussion at Modesto Junior College on the topic of “Feminism and Religion in the 21st Century.”
Fall Retreat – September 23-25, 2011
Join us for Empty Nest Zendo’s Fall Retreat starting on Friday afternoon, September 23 and concluding on Sunday afternoon, September 25.
SIXTH ANNUAL Zen Women’s Retreat on 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 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?