with Rosamaría Segura
Saturday, November 16th
9:00AM - 3:00PM
In Person
About the Retreat
This day retreat will offer to all self-identified women a supportive space to practice Buddhist teachings to understand our human experience and to help relieve our suffering and the suffering of all beings. Together, we will practice listening deeply to ourselves and one another, accessing our inner wisdom, and aligning the heart and mind. We will practice communal well-being with periods of guided meditations, silent meditation, journaling, gentle movement, and community mindful eating.
We welcome all self-identified women across gendered expressions of all ages. We warmly welcome and encourage BIPOC women, (Black, Indigenous, and women of color), to join us.
Appropriate for those who are new to meditation or have an advanced practice, all levels of experience are welcome.
Cost
We are proudly offering this retreat on a donation basis. The money to compensate the teacher(s), provide supplies, and pay for the use of space at Bay Shore Church comes from the generosity of the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism (“Lenz Foundation”). In 2024 and 2025, Lenz Foundation grants cover the broad-based field of women’s leadership in Buddhism, bringing women to the foreground in innovative ways and providing support for programs that empower women. For more information on the Lenz Foundation visit https://www.fredericklenzfoundation.org
1. Register
Please make sure to register in order to be added to the roster. To do so, click the button below, fill out the form and submit. Spaces are limited and we expect this retreat to fill up quickly! If you register and can not make it, please let us know by emailing info@longbeachmeditation.org as soon as possible so we can open up the space for another person.
2. Donation (suggested amount of $40)
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3. In-Person Information
We meet in the Gabrielson Chapel of Bay Shore Church on The Toledo and Granada Ave in Belmont Shore. The Chapel is ADA Accessible.
Bay Shore Church
5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
The doors will close promptly at the start of the session. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to make tea if you prefer and get settled. Upon entry we ask that you silence your devices. If you arrive after the start of the session, please gently knock and we will open the door for you.
Parking: There is a free lot across Granada Ave. Parking passes will be available at event check-in. Street parking is also available. Please observe all parking signs.
Equipment: We have different styles of zafus (firm sitting cushions), zabutons (floor mats), benches and comfortable chairs on hand. You may also bring your own sitting equipment.
Lunch: You are invited to bring something small to eat if you desire. We will have access to a refrigerator. Cold and hot water, as well as snacks will be provided.
Please: Do not wear scented perfumes and fragrances. Kindly turn off your cell phone for the duration of the event.
Questions: Email us at info@longbeachmeditation.org
Rosamaría Segura
Teacher
rosamariaseg@gmail.com
Leer Abajo en Español
Rosamaría is passionate about sharing mindfulness practices in communities with limited exposure to meditation and wellness modalities. She teaches in both Spanish and English in non-profit organizations, public schools, and people dedicated to socio-economic and environmental justice in Los Angeles, East Hollywood, Long Beach, and refugee shelters in Tijuana, Mexico.
She has been part of Long Beach Meditation since 2010 as a sangha member. Rosamaría also served as a board member for three years; in 2019 she joined the teaching group. Rosamaría has trained under the guidance of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Trudy Goodman, et al. She completed the Buddhist Introduction to Chaplaincy Training at the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies, and Inelda’s End of Life Doula Training. She continues studying under the guidance of Jokai Blackwell Roshi.
In addition to her spiritual practice, she brings decades of career experience and dedication through community organizing to protect civil rights of immigrants and refugees, and promote worker rights and equitable healthcare access for all. Rosamaría holds an MA in Geography, BA in Cultural Geography and Urban Analysis, and an AA in Human Services and Psychology.
Español
Rosamaría le gusta compartir prácticas de presencia plena (Mindfulness) en comunidades con acceso limitado a prácticas de meditación. Rosamaría enseña en español e inglés en organizaciones sin fines de lucro, escuelas públicas y personas dedicadas a la justicia socioeconómica y ambiental en Los Ángeles, East Hollywood, Long Beach y centros para refugiados en Tijuana, México.
Rosamaría has sido entrenada bajo la supervision de Jack Kornfield y Tara Brach, Trudy Goodman. Completo el entrenamiento de Capelllán en centro Santi de estudios Budistas, y con el Centro Inelda como Asistente en Final de Vida. Rosamaría continúa estudiando bajo la guía de Jokai Blackwell Roshi.
Antes de dedicarse a enseñar de meditación, en su carrera profesional se dedicó a trabajar en políticas para promover los derechos civiles de los inmigrantes, refugiados, trabajadores y el acceso al cuidado médica para todos. Rosamaría tiene una maestría en Geografía, una licenciatura en Geografía Cultural y Análisis Urbano, y una maestría en Servicios Humanos y Psicología.