Forgiveness Workshop

9/27/2008, 9:00am - 4:00pm at Myoshinji

Do you have unresolved anger toward a friend or loved one that seems to be keeping you from moving forward in your life? Do you have difficulty acknowledging your anger and sadness? Are you in a role of helping others and wonder how you can best help them find the path of forgiveness?

Consider attending this innovative 1-day workshop which combines the expert work of Dr. Robert Enright in forgivenes and the experience of meditation to help us open up to our feelings and move forward with them. Participants will use journaling and guided meditation to explore various topics, including:

  • What is forgiveness? Does forgiving mean forgetting? Is forgiveness a sign of weakness?
  • Is reconciliation a necessary part of forgiveness?
  • How do I forgive myself?
  • What ways of working with anger are more
    successful than others?

Participants will be given tools in the form of understanding
and experience to help on their personal journey. Sharing is
done in a Council-style format so that participants can share as
much or as little as they want in an atmosphere of respectful
and nonjudgmental listening.

This workshop is led by Susan Myoyu Andersen, Roshi, Zen
teacher and occupational therapist for over 10 years. Myoyu
Roshi is the teacher of the Great Plains Zen Center and mother
of two children.

The workshop will run from 9:00am-3:00pm. Suggested donation: $20; $10 for students and seniors. Vegetarian lunch included.