CloudWater Zendo

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat On Zoom, Evening Session
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | OH
From December 1st through 6th we will meet on Zoom for silent meditation to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Sessions will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US).
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Bodhi Day Chan Retreat
2025-12-07 09:00 - 14:00 | OH
The December 7th live session marks the end of the 7-day virtual/actual Bodhi Day retreat. We will honor the Buddha’s incomparable struggle with energetic and sincere group practice.
The retreat will include seated and walking meditation, chanting, Dharma Talks and Qigong internal energy exercises. All are welcome. A vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided. FEE: $5 or donation.
Reservations are required for all retreats. Make a Reservation

3-Hour Chan Retreat: "The Teachings Of Master Linji"
2026-03-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Great Master Linji Yixuan is the founder of our Chan lineage. In this month’s retreat, we will study some of his teachings as chronicled in the “Linji Lu” or “Record of Linji.”
The retreat will include seated and walking meditation, chanting, and Dharma Study. All are welcome. FEE: $5 or donation. Reservations required.

3-Hour Retreat: "Master Xuyun and the Perception of Self-Nature"
2026-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Great Master Xuyun is considered to be one of the most eminent Chan masters of the modern age. During this retreat, we will examine Xuyun’s approach to Awakening.
The retreat will include seated and walking meditation, chanting, and Dharma Study. All are welcome. FEE: $5 or donation. Reservations required.

3-Hour Retreat: "Great Master Huineng: From the Platform"
2026-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The eminent Sixth Ancestor of Chan started his life as an illiterate woodcutter and ended it as one of the most eloquent Chan teachers of all time. During the retreat, we’ll look at some of Huineng’s wisdom as recorded in the Platform Sutra.
The retreat will include seated and walking meditation, chanting, and Dharma Study. All are welcome. FEE: $5 or donation. Reservations required.
