HONORING THE SACRED FEMININE - A Day of Reflection and Exploration For Men and Women
Myosho Ginny Matthews and Regina Sara Ryan
Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Tayu House (south of Sebastopol)
Offering: Dana (donation)

The Sacred Feminine is an energetic life force that is present (at least in seed-form) in all of us, whatever our gender. Disconnected from this aspect of our essential nature, we lose touch with the full promise and possibility of Life. This gathering is designed to encourage us all (men & women) to recognize and renew our dedication to this Sacred Feminine power of creation: the power that supports life in all forms, nurtures health and happiness in ourselves and others, and forgives, blesses and eases pain and suffering wherever it is found. The responsibility, privilege and joy of honoring and renewing this Sacred Feminine Principle in our world today is a necessity - and now more than ever.

Ginny and Regina will lead us in a few meaningful rituals, and encourage us to create our own that we can integrate into daily life. They will offer some guidance in meditation practice, and allow time to "write from the heart," as a way to keep our connection to heart alive. Music, movement and chant will allow us to celebrate what we know, what we are, and make an offering to others.

You can use this day to rest and inspire yourself in the company of other pilgrims on a sacred path. A chance to put away cellphones, computers, family and business work, to deepen your connection with nature, and to focus on what feeds your soul.

If interested in participating, please contact Ginny Matthews at myosho @ sonic.net so we may prepare the space and expect you.

Myosho Ginny Matthews finds her life's support in the three pillars of family, spiritual practice, and her work as a dancer/choreographer and teacher. She was a student of Kyozan Joshu Sasaki, Roshi for forty years, taking ordination in 2000 and supporting Myoko Ni Sorin, a women's practice center, co-founding Dharma Heart Center, and leading women's retreats at various centers in the USA and Canada. Her marriage of over fifty years, three adult sons, and four grandchildren provide a rich and deep family life.

Regina Sara Ryan is a professional writer and freelance editor. Regina is the author of numerous books including The Woman Awake, Praying Dangerously, and Igniting the Inner Life. A former Catholic nun, Regina has studied contemplation and mysticism from several traditions for over forty years. She currently conducts study groups, retreats and workshops in the U.S., Mexico and Europe. Married for forty-seven years, Regina was widowed in 2019. She resides as a hearth-keeper at Triveni Ashram, Paulden, Arizona.

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