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Grace Schireson

About Grace Schireson

Grace Schireson is president of Shogaku Zen Institute (a Zen teachers’ training seminary) and a clinical psychologist. She played a key role in drafting the Zen Women ancestors Document, along with Jiko Sallie Tisdale, Peter Levitt, and Zoketsu norman Fischer.

Forum: Hear Our Voices

by Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Grace Schireson, Rebecca Li, Myokei Caine-Barrett and Narayan Helen Liebenson| March 6, 2020

Forum: Hear Our Voices

A panel of women teachers from different Buddhist traditions share their insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.

Stepping in It

by Grace Schireson| December 13, 2019

Stepping in It

When Grace Schireson gets it all wrong with her socks, she learns what’s more important than the rules.

Who Was Otagaki Rengetsu?

by Grace Schireson| April 11, 2019

Who Was Otagaki Rengetsu?

Grace Schireson on the life, art, and poetics of the Zen nun Otagaki Rengetsu, a woman “humbled by life’s blows as well as its beauty.”

Making Our Way: On Women and Buddhism

by Sandy Boucher, Grace Schireson, Christina Feldman, Rita M. Gross and Lama Palden Drolma| March 1, 2016

Making Our Way: On Women and Buddhism
Women in Buddhism Buddhadharma Christina Feldman Grace Scierson Lama Palden Drolma Rita GrossPhotos: Jesse A. Jiryu Davis

Grace Schireson, Christina Feldman, Rita Gross, and Lama Palden Drolma discuss how women are defining new roles as Buddhist leaders, teachers, and practitioners.

Zen teachers issue open letter confronting abuse

by Grace Schireson| January 13, 2015

Zen teachers issue open letter confronting abuse
Zen Buddhist Teachers Open Letter Confronting Abuse Lion's Roar Buddhism Sexual Assault Eido Shimano

As Zen teachers, we would like to express our gratitude to Buddhadharma’s recent issue on abuse in Buddhist commiunities.

Chanting Names Once Forgotten: The Zen Women Ancestors Document

by Grace Schireson| February 18, 2014

Chanting Names Once Forgotten: The Zen Women Ancestors Document

A quiet movement to reshape our understanding of Zen lineage and history is bringing attention to the forgotten names and voices of women in the tradition.

Zazen: Just Wake Up

by Grace Schireson| September 1, 2010

Zazen: Just Wake Up

Zen teacher Myoan Grace Schireson teaches Zazen, sitting meditation from the Zen tradition, a foundational Buddhist practice.

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