The 2008 Conference Brochure is now available for downloading and printing. This twelve-page brochure outlines the Conference Program and contains workshop descriptions and
short biographical sketches of presenters.
To download and print the full Conference Brochure - Click Here
Download the Registration Form (1 pg) - Click Here
Download the Workshop Information (3 pgs) - Click Here
To view or print the Conference Brochure or Registration Form you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Reader is FREE and can be downloaded by clicking this button:
There is no registration or luncheon fee for Buddhist or Catholic monastics, but please register before February 22nd so we can provide your
meal. For purposes of this conference, a Buddhist monastic is defined as celibate, in robes, living under the Vinaya by
alms. A Catholic monastic is defined as celibate, living in a religious community, under monastic rule and a vow of poverty.
To download the 2008 Registration Form, CLICK HERE. This is a fill-in PDF form - you can type in the required information, print the form, sign it and mail.
To register online as a Monastic or Scholarship Attendee, Click this LINK
Registration at the Conference
Registrations will be accepted at the door on March 8th, the day of the Conference, however, payment must be by cash or check - sorry, no credit cards. Conference-day registrations will not include lunch. There are several venues on and adjacent to campus where participants may puchase lunch.
Please make checks payable to "Buddhist Women’s Conference."
Here is a list of Conference Breakout Sessions. More information is available in the Conference Brochure.
Morning Sessions: 10:45 - Noon
Workshop
Presenter
101 - Women: Breaking With Tradition, Inheriting Nibanna
Venerable Pannavati, PhD
102 - Chan Meditation Workshop
Venerable Chang Wu Fashi, MBA
103 - Becoming a Bodhisattva Artist
Khenmo Drolma, MFA
104 - Awake in the Wild
Laurie Lawlor, MA
105 - The Liberation Struggle for Women's Ordination
Diane Martin Roshi, PhD
Afternoon Sessions: 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Workshop
Presenter
201 - Unsticking Attachment
Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, PhD
202 - Right Relationships
Cynthia Stone, PhD, LCSW
203 - Using Yoga to Connect With the Dharma
Mary Tracy Sigman, MA, MEd
204 - Interfaith Panel and Workshop
Asayo Horibe, RN
205 - Sacred Dance: Wisdom and Compassion in Motion
Julie Thomas, PhD
Special Additional Workshop:
206 - Engaged Buddhism and the Path to Putting Compassion into Action More . . .
Important Dates to Remember
Online and Snail Mail Registration Now Open
Last Day for Early Registration Discount:
Form must be postmarked or time-stamped by: February 1, 2008
Last Day for Hotel Registration:
February 7, 2008
Last Day for Full Cancellation Refund:
February 14, 2008
Last Day to register for a Vegetarian Meal:
February 22, 2008
Last Day for 50% Cancellation Refund:
February 28, 2008
(No refunds after February 28th)
Last Day for Snail Mail Registration:
February 22, 2008
Last Day for Online Registration:
March 3, 2008
The following information is for the rooms blocked at:
Guests must call individually to make their reservation from the room block. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 780-7234 or (800) EVANSTON. The booking code is BCM1.
Please mention the group booking name: "Midwest
Buddhist Women's Conference."
Rooms may be guaranteed by individual guests by using a credit card or sending a deposit to the hotel for a one night stay.
Arrival Date:
March 7, 2008
Departure Date:
March 9, 2008
Reservations must be made by:
February 7, 2008
Room with One King-size Bed: (Smoking or Non-Smoking)
$109.00/night
Room with Two Double Beds: (Smoking or Non-Smoking)
$109.00/night
Guest Room Amenities:
Cable satellite television with ESPN, CNN, Nickelodeon, Showtime
In room movies - Pay-per-view movies
Web TV-Internet
Nintendo games
Telephone
Dataports
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk/work area
Coffee/tea maker
Hairdryer
Iron, ironing board
Free local calls under 30 minutes
Cribs available, no fee
Rollaway beds, nominal fee
Adjoining rooms based on availability
Check in: 3pm / Check out: 12 noon
2 night minimum on Saturdays
Tax is 13.5%
Rooms are held until 11pm day of arrival
Cancellation is 24 hours in advance
Self-parking is available in the Best Western garage (entrance on Sherman) for $14.00 for up to a 24 hour period including in and out privileges.
(Please note that the charge for parking is subject to change without notice).
Evanston Parking -
There is limited on-street parking available in the Lake Street Church area (Be aware of restrictions and meters). Parking during the Conference will also be available in the public parking garage (metered parking), just north of the Best Western on Sherman.
(Public Parking entrance is on the far left in the photo above.)
The Conference will take place at the Lake Street Church, 607 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201 on Saturday, March 8, 2008.
For directions, Click Here - Close the directions/map window to return to this page.
Lunch at the Conference - Vegetarian Luncheon sandwich boxes will be provided for those who register prior to February 22nd. Because of catering requirements we are unable to provide box luches for those who register after this date. However, there are several "quick service" restaurants within walking distance of the Church.
Additional Offerings
The Conference offers a number of additional activities and services including, a Meditation and Shrine Room. More . . .
To get more information about the Third Annual Buddhist Women's Conference -
followi this LINK.
The 2007 Conference Brochure is still available for downloading and printing. This twelve-page brochure outlines the Conference Program and contains workshop descriptions and
short biographical sketches of presenters.
To download and print the full Conference Brochure - Click Here
To view or print the Conference Brochure you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Reader is FREE and can be downloaded by clicking this button: