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Mountain Rain Zen invites you to participate in the third event of Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Our guiding teacher Myoshin Kate McCandless is participating in and supporting this series, and on Thursday May 9 we will do a replay of the series’ third event entitled Navigating Relationships in Buddhist Communities. This event will be on Zoom only. LINK BELOW
Zoom link: Click here Meeting ID: 853 2062 8731 Passcode: 649709
Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is a monthly, year-long speaker series sponsored by the Soto Zen Buddhist Association. It has been planned by the SZBA DEIA committee and will include Dharma talks, panels, and intimate conversation with Buddhist women and teachers.
Because many of the events conflict with Mountain Rain’s practice schedule, or may be hard to attend due to time zone differences, we are scheduling replays of each session, either in-person/hybrid, or Zoom only.
On May 9, join us for a panel discussion with three esteemed women teachers of Buddhism who will delve into the intricacies of cultivating healthy boundaries within the spiritual community. As we explore the theme of navigating boundaries, our panelists will touch upon various aspects, including fostering healthy relationships, educating our communities, and addressing challenges.
Reverend Byakuren Judith Ragir will speak about the embodiment of practice in relationships with an emphasis on Sila (Ethics), highlighting the often-overlooked precepts, which include the healing of our often traumatized psyche as a legitimate part of liberation.
Reverend Grace Schireson will share her insights into dealing with sensitive ethical issues within sanghas, shedding light on the importance of understanding personal and social dynamics and maintaining appropriate relationships among all leaders and members.
Pamela Weiss will draw on stories from early Buddhist women to explore the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, how imbalances in these energies impact Buddhist communities, and how we can create more harmonious, inclusive practice spaces.
Reverend Ben Connelly (SZBA-DEIA Committee Member) will moderate the event. Don't miss this enriching conversation on nurturing healthy boundaries and fostering a sense of unity within the Buddhist community.
Registration is sliding scale
$15, $10, $0 NOTE: fees will go to SZBA
