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Communication, Connection, Heartbreak and Forgiveness-Sangha Week, ZMC 7/21–7/26 – Waitlist Only
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Sitting with the Buddha, Ven. Ananda once said, “This is half of the holy life, lord: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie.” The Buddha responded, “Don’t say that, Ananda! Don’t say that! Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life.”
Precisely because of the depth of trust we hold in Sangha, the human tendency to fall short, betray, or take each other for granted can result in deep levels of disconnection and despair. And precisely because Sangha is a practice of refuge, we can use heartbreak and forgiveness as gates to a broader sense of interconnection and intimacy.
In this retreat, we will study together how to build unbreakable Sangha friendship. We will explore methods that nourish both our inner lives and the wider communities we are part of, including:
- Traditional zazen, teachings, and discussion
- Devotional work practice
- Somatic practices such as Qi Gong and/or Iyengar Yoga, accessible to a wide range of abilities
- Nourishment of the body, senses, intention, and consciousness
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This event has reached full capacity. However, spaces may open due to last-minute cancellations. Please join the waitlist to be notified if a space becomes available.
Shosan Victoria Austin
Shosan Victoria Austin began practicing Zen in 1971. She trained in the U.S. , in India, and in Japan, and is entrusted as a Dharma heir in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi (1999), an international Soto Zen priest (2005), and a Dharma teacher at San Francisco Zen Center (1999).
Siobhan Cassidy
Siobhan Cassidy is a trained mediator with over a decade of experience in conflict resolution. Siobhan’s passion is supporting people to understand conflict and move from disconnection towards connection.