Wisdom Rising: An exploration of the divine feminine in Buddhism
Acharya Susan Skjei, Rev. angel Kyodo williams and Others
August 17–21, 2016
The second annual Buddhist women’s conference exploring a feminine approach to the Dharma though different themes. This is a precious opportunity to dive into open questions, experience the feminine approach to Buddhist teachings and practices, and honor the importance of the feminine principle in approaching our world’s challenges. While cultivating gentleness and compassion through meditation we’ll recognize the inspiring strength and power of the feminine to provide a space of wisdom in the face of passion, aggression, and ignorance.Participants will be offered a variety of teachings and workshops that include meditation, body awareness, expression, and community building. All genders welcome!
For more information please visit: https://dev.shambhalamountain.org/wisdom-rising/
Acharya Susan Skjei
Susan Skjei, Ph.D., is an educator, coach, and organizational consultant specializing in leadership and transformative change. In 1972 Susan began her studies with the Vidyadyhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. She attended the 1974 seminary and early Kalapa Assemblies and, at his request, became the first Shambhala Training resident director in the San Francisco Bay Area. Later, she became a student of the Sakyong and served on the Shambhala Board of Directors for over 10 years. During that time she was also Vice President of Human Resource Development and Chief Learning Officer for a large high-tech company.
Susan has taught extensively and has provided mentoring, training and facilitation to many Shambhala Centers in North America and Europe. Currently, Susan is the director of the Authentic Leadership program at Naropa University and a founding member of the Authentic Leadership in Action (ALIA) Institute in Nova Scotia. She also consults internationally with leaders of non-profit organizations and businesses worldwide through her company Sane Systems. She lives with her husband, Jim Pascucci, in Longmont, Colorado.
Rev. angel Kyodo williams
Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Sensei is a maverick dharma teacher, author, and founder of Center for Transformative Change. She applies wisdom teaching to social issues at the intersections of racial, economic and climate justice. Rev. angel notes, “Love and justice are not two. Without inner change, there can be no outer change. Without collective change, no change matters.” angelkyodowilliams.com