Saturday Workshop. Mountains & Rivers: Zen & Nature

Ancient Zen people understood something we are only now coming to fully appreciate: we are not separate from the earth and its mountains, rivers, plants, trees, birds, stones and pebbles.

In this contemplative day of exploration with a long-time Zen practitioner, we will have an opportunity to explore our own sense of love and connection with the natural world.

We will read poetry from ancient China, haiku from Japan, and modern Zen inspired poets like Gary Snyder; explore Zen koans about nature; and see what the Zen arts of Asia can teach us about deepening our awareness and appreciation of the "mountains and rivers" around us.

Workshop leader, Florence Caplow, is a writer, editor, conservation botanist, Soto Zen priest and teacher, fifth generation Unitarian, and candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry. Her second book, The Hidden Lamp, brings together teaching stories and wisdom of Buddhist women over twenty-five centuries.

Registration Limited. RSVP early to reserve a spot. Registration closes 48 hours ahead of the event start.

Light lunch provided. Please contact us to discuss special dietary needs.

This event is by donation. Proceeds will cover travel expenses, lunch and appreciation to the presenter. Suggested amount $75.

For more information contact workshops@westwoodunitarian.ca

Note: Florence will also speak on Sunday, March 8, 2015. 10:30 AM at Westwood.

The Mountains Belong to Those Who Love Them: Zen and Intimacy With the Natural World - In her Sunday sermon, Florence will explore themes of Zen and Nature.