Des Moines Deep River Zen Center - "Neither For Nor Against: Finding Faith in America"
Wed, Oct 08
|Des Moines
Esther and two other walkers will be in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 8. They plan to attend 6:00 PM zazen at the DMZC and then Myobun will give a talk, the title of which is given above. The talk will start at 6:50 PM.


Time & Location
Oct 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Des Moines, 6901 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
About the event
Guest SpeakerRev. Myobun Esther Tishman"Neither For Nor Against: Finding Faith in America"Wednesday, October 8, 20256:50 PM
Rev. Myobun Esther Tishman is an interfaith chaplain and Dharma teacher at Buddha Eye Zen Community Temple in Eugene, Oregon. She is also the founder of Liberty Walks, a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization hoping to spark community and a new collective vision for America.
Liberty Walks' primary activity is a 2,800 mile trek across America. The walk began on July 4 in Eugene, OR and plans to end in Washington, DC on Thanksgiving. You can find out more about Liberty Walks by visiting their website: Home | Libertywalks. A short video by Myobun can be found on their About / Our Story page.
Myobun and two other walkers will be in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 8. They plan to attend 6:00 PM zazen at the DMZC and then Myobun will give a talk, the title of which is…