Cultivating Awareness

Take a deep dive into the profound peace of the Osmosis Meditation Garden, participants will explore the garden story based on an ancient parable with the guidance of Zen teacher, Myosho Ginny Matthews and Osmosis creator, Michael Stusser. Using guided meditation, both sitting and walking, journaling, and the garden’s inspiration to deepen awareness of our presence and aliveness, our bodies and minds will benefit from this time of spaciousness.
Included for your relaxation and rejuvenation is a cedar enzyme footbath and lunch! Indulge in our sanctuary and add an optional Swedish massage or Osmosis custom facial for only $170 (a $189 value)! All gratuities for your services providers included.

Explore the underlying theme of the Osmosis Meditation garden. Participants will explore the meaning of the rock arrangements in the Osmosis meditation garden. Experience each step of the 10-stage Ox Herding story translated from an ancient parable and woodblock prints to rock arrangements in the garden. See how the features inform meditation and aliveness.

ABOUT MYOSHO GINNY MATTHEWS
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 40 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. Concurrently she has had a 50 year career as a professional dancer/choreographer/teacher and is the director of Downtown Dance/Art Space in Sebastopol. She is a graduate of the Sati Center’s Buddhist Chaplaincy program and continues to serve her extended Buddhist sangha as well as her local community. Her marriage of 52 years, 3 adult sons, and 3 grandchildren provide a rich and deep family life.