Welcome!
We’ve moved! Please visit us at our new location.
3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH
The Zen Society of Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Regularly Scheduled Activities
Introduction to Zen Meditation
This free open class is conducted at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month by members of the Nienfo Chan Order. An online class on Zoom is conducted on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes. The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.
Group Meditation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional format which has been adapted for western laypeople. It includes two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation, followed by a chanting service, a Dharma Talk, and discussion. This is followed by informal tea and social time.
Internal Arts Class
Every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. we engage in the art of Internal Energy Practice, which includes Qigong and Tai Chi. In Qigong we learn how to circulate the body’s vital energy (Qi) for purposes of health, longevity and spiritual awakening. In Tai Chi we concentrate on gentle motion and balance.
Sunday Services
On Sundays we conduct Group Zen Meditation at 9:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m., following Group Meditation practice, there may be an Atonement Service, a class in 5 Elements Meditation, a selected activity such as a class or field trip, and opportunities for work practice. Monthly Contemplative Outdoor Zen Walks are conducted off-site from May through October; there is no morning meditation on Zen Walk days.