Rooted and Rising: Honoring the Lineage of Women in Buddhism (MG1B26)

Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.

Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on March 7, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.

A benefit for Assaya Sangha and Spirit Rock

Description:
Across centuries and continents, women have deep roots in the Buddha Dharma. They have been great contributors and carriers of the lineage and yet have too often remained hidden beneath the surface of history. Their stories are fierce, resilient, and revolutionary. Do you know them?

From the first Buddhist nuns who challenged the norms of their time, to modern-day teachers, mothers, activists, and visionaries reshaping spiritual life today, women have always been keystones to the continuation of the Dharma. This benefit event invites all genders to step into that legacy—to see, honor, and draw strength from the women who have shaped the Dharma with their courage and uncompromising truth.

Together with an inspiring group of contemporary Dharma teachers, we’ll explore these stories and ask: What guidance do these spiritual ancestors offer us now—when clarity, groundedness, and collective courage are so urgently needed?

On-Land Teacher(s): Kate Munding, Jennifer Berezan
Online Teachers: DaRa Williams, Erin Treat

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options will support Assaya Sangha and Spirit Rock. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Assaya Sangha, Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less. Further scholarships are not available for this Benefit.

On-Land Sliding Scale: (MG1B26)**
Benefactor – $400
Sustainer – $265
Basic – $160
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $90
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Online Sliding Scale: (MG1Z26)
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45

*Important Notes:

Access to Recording

• Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.

On-Land Attendees

• The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
• Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
• This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CE fees:

• NO REFUNDS.
• Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
• No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior