Women In American Buddhism

November 6, 7, and 8 – 2009
At Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado

Onaijin

A Retreat follow-up as suggested at Women in American Buddhism Conference in Denver 2009

Hosted by Longmont Buddhist Temple and Buddhist Churches of America

Take a break and engage in meditation practices, discussions, and reflections with women spiritual leaders from various Buddhist lineages. Share your life experiences in the context of Buddhist teachings as we explore issues from self-care to death and dying. Together we will create a container for contemplation – without distraction or interruption.

Schedule

November 6 –Friday

Come early and relax in the beauty of Sunrise Ranch. Register at 4:30 p.m. Retreat begins with dinner and opening ceremony.

November 7 – Saturday

A full day and evening of Buddhist practices will focus on care of self and care of others.

November 8 – Sunday

Morning practices will connect us to oneness and end with a closing ceremony at 2:30 p.m.

Retreat Leaders

Rev. Carol O’Dowd, MPA, M.Div., Longmont Buddhist Temple is an ordained Buddhist priest and a certified Mindfulness Instructor. She shares Shin Buddhist teachings and offers training for working and living constructively.
Giovannina Jobson, M.A., Naropa University, is on the Religious Studies faculty at Naropa University and is an authorized Meditation Instructor and Buddhist minister (Upadhayaya) ordained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage.
Grace Foster-Pollard, D. Min., is a Spiritual Director, authorized Meditation Instructor, contemplative Sandplay psychotherapist and brush calligrapher.

Cost

Registration fee for the retreat is $69 to Longmont Buddhist Temple.
Six meals and choice of room varies from a 4 person dorm room to a single room. Contact Sunrise Ranch.
(Advise Sunrise Ranch of any dietary needs.)

Retreat Registration

$69 Payable: to the Longmont Buddhist Temple, please mail check to:
Longmont Buddhist Temple
3511 Boxelder Drive, Longmont, CO 80503

Meal and room reservations

On line payment at: www.sunriseranch.org

For more information

Email Rev. Gansho Carol O’Dowd at gansho@carolodowd.com

Sunrise Ranch