Zsuzsanna Budapest, founder of American Dianic witchcraft and traditional witch from a long line of Hungarian witches will be blessing the Wise Woman Center in Woodstock, NY, this year with her presence. At a Center designed to be a safe haven for women, she will lead a three-day intensive Goddess Teach-In of the Holy Book of Women’s Mysteries, offering those on the east coast, far from her home in northern California, a chance to study with this grandmother of the goddess movement!
We are Gathering the Goddesses, a journey through shared experience and discussions of philosophy and practice of the Goddess Path. Where did the Women's Spirituality Movement begin? Rediscover The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries ... the book that changed the minds and hearts of American women ... applauded widely in historical accounts of the Feminist Movement. But do you actually know what's in this book? Why is it so effective? How it came to be birthed? And, behind the scenes personal stories that shaped Feminist Spirituality and the world.
Z Budapest talks intimately about her origins, Feminist Spirituality and the women who participated in it. Join Z as she shares the stories and concepts through new eyes and extended experiences. She will bring you to a deeper and more inspired journey to rediscovering the Goddess within.
Together you'll reread the Manifesto of the Susan B Anthony Coven Number 1 with the woman who channeled it, you'll read the Shaman Women's Songs, and journey through the Holy Book with new eyes.
Mysterious woman, you are magic. Come spin spells with Zsuzsanna, learn the hidden passages of your power, face your fears, make your dreams real, and reclaim yourself as Goddess and Witch.
The Holy Book was written when the majority of the new fangled spirituality had to come from far, far away, and when the then gurus were always men of color. Women served the herbal teas, the men preached and got rich. Into this milieu came Women's Spirituality. No gurus, hardly any money was involved, and all women were welcome. And the teachings were an eclectic mix of global choices of white people's paganism, and all nations paganism. Integrated into one cohesive practical common-sense spirituality which allied Women's Spirituality with the Universe.
The Holy Book of Womens Mysteries is 36 years old. She has just been reprinted again by WEISER in a stunning new form. lets study the basics again. Then lets practice parts that has not been performed before.
As Florence Nightingale once asked in her diary: Could there be ever a religion whose essence is common sense?" We answered a resounding Yes. That's what the Holy Book contains even today.
“Women’s Mysteries” is a 3-day intensive held at the Wise Woman Center in Woodstock, NY, May 2-4, 2008, and is for women only. The $500 fee includes meals and lodging.
To reserve your place, contact the Wise Woman Center with your $100 deposit. Mail to PO Box 64, Woodstock, NY 12498, or register online at http://www.ash-tree-publishing.com/bookshop/.
Zsuzsanna Budapest, "grandmother of the goddess movement," has led rituals, lectured, taught classes, given workshops, written articles tirelessly, and published in hundreds of women's newspapers across the country for many decades. She has powerfully influenced many of the future teachers and writers about the Goddess. Z. Budapest wrote The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries which was originally published in 1975 as The Feminist Book of Lights and Shadows. This book served as the first hands-on book to lead women into their own spiritual/Goddess heritage. To learn more visit www.zbudapest.com.
Founded twenty years ago by internationally acclaimed author and herbalist Susun Weed, the Wise Woman Center exists with the purpose of offering a safe space for women to rediscover the Wise Woman Way. Nestled in deep magical woods and located between Woodstock and Saugerties, 5 miles from the NYS Thruway, the Wise Woman Center is easily accessible while still private. Studies include plant identification, herbal medicine, cancer prevention, women and chanting, goddess belly dancing, and feeding the creative spirit. Visit http://www.wise-woman-center.com or send a letter to the address above to find out about the schedule of events, work exchange weekends, moon lodges, and much more!
