April 1^st (evening) & April 2^nd 

Radford University, Selu Retreat Center

The Big Mind Process was developed by Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel after thirty years of Zen practice. Big Mind bridges western psychotherapy and Zen practice. It involves the radical acceptance of the self--as it is, and things-- as they are; and incorporates an opening to Buddha Nature--the ground of being that pervades every where.

Schedule, April 1, 2004

7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Searching for Your Soul (Pre-conference)

Dr. Dennis Cogswell, Professor of Social Work at Radford University. For those who wish to enjoy a "retreat" experience, Dr. Cogswell will facilitate a group experience on Thursday evening to help individuals become aware of their own spirituality and values and how one's spirituality and values impact on the therapist and client. Limited accommodations are available in bunk-style lodging at the Selu Retreat Center.

Schedule, April 2, 2004

8:30-9am        Registration

9:00-9:15        Opening and Award Presentation

9:15-12pm      Morning Session-Big Mind: Zen and Psychotherapy,

                        Sydney Musai Walter, Sensei. LMFT

12pm-1pm      Lunch (provided)

1pm-5pm        Afternoon Session: Big Mind: Zen and Psychotherapy,

                        Part II, Sydney Musai Walter, Sensei. LMFT    

Mr. Walter has had an intensive Zen Buddhist Practice since 1970. He has studied with Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Taizan Maezumi Roshi, and Geno  Merzel Roshi. He studies Dharma Transmission from Jitsudo Ancheta. He is the spiritual director of Hidden Mountain Zen Center in Albuquerque and Santa, NM. Sydney Walter has also been trained in Psychodrama, Getsalt, Bioenergetics, and Process Therapy, Hypnosis, and Mindfulness. He practices in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Continuing Education Units: .7 CEU/7 Contact Hours

Early Bird Deadline for Registration: March 18, 2004

If you are interested contact Dr. Mullis (tmullis@radford.edu).