"Mindful Ecology Retreat" deadline approaching

Registration ends Saturday for a "Mindful Ecology Retreat" scheduled November 14th through the 16th  at the Ryumonji Monastery near Dorchester.
 
The Decorah Zen Center is sponsoring the retreat, which is designed for those wanting to develop new perspectives and tools for working with the effects of deepening global crises.  Based on the book "Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Live, Our World" by activist and educator Joanna Macy, the retreat gives its focus to ways to support a life-sustaining society and will include conceptual learning, spiritual practices drawn from many practices and traditions, and interactive group work.
 
Though the retreat is being held at the Zen Buddhism Monastery and Training Center, the event is designed for the people of any spiritual inclination.
 
The retreat begins with a dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14th and ends after a 12:30 p.m. meal on Sunday, November 16th. Participants should plan to remain for the entire event. Lodging, meals, and materials will be provided.
 
Registration is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis. There is no required fee though participants are welcome to make a donation to help cover costs related to the retreat.
 
To register, contact  office@ryumonji.org and include "Active Hope" in the subject line, call 563-380-9144, or send letter of inquiry to Ryumonji Monastery, 2452 Ryumon Road, Dorchester, IA 52140.   For more information, contact decorahzencenter@gmail.com