Women’s Day Retreat

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

Schedule

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9:00AM - 3:00PM (PST)

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Description

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.

Appropriate for those who are new to meditation or have an advanced practice, all levels of experience are welcome.

Teacher

Rosamaría Segura

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 for people dedicated to socio-economic and environmental justice in the Los Angeles area and Mexico.

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Location

Bay Shore Community Church
5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803

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With the exception of special events and retreats, we meet in the Gabrielson Chapel of Bay Shore Church on The Toledo and Granada Avenue in Belmont Shore. This space is ADA Accessible, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and there are gender neutral restrooms.

The doors will close promptly at the start of the program. 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 program, please knock and we will happily open the door for you.

Parking: There is a free lot across Granada Ave. There is free public parking available except from noon Saturday through noon Sunday. Street parking is also available. Please observe all parking signs.

Equipment: For your comfort there are padded chairs, meditation benches (seiza), firm sitting cushions (zafu), floor mats (zabuton), and small blankets to choose from. You may also bring your own sitting equipment.

Questions: Email us at info@longbeachmeditation.org

Join Your Retreat

Your ticket will include the unique Zoom link and password required to attend online. Can’t find your ticket? Try Here

Our online programs are conducted using the software Zoom which is available for all common devices. You can download the Zoom software for free at zoom.us. If you need help downloading and setting up your software, this Zoom Support site is a good place to start. We recommend completing this process prior to the start of your retreat.

Still need help? Contact us at info@longbeachmeditiation.org

Event Details

Date: 11/16/2024

Start time: 09:00 a.m. PST

End time: 03:00 p.m. PST

Venue: Bay Shore Community Church