• Introduction to Zen Meditation

    Introduction to Zen Meditation
    Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

    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. The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. An online class on Zoom is conducted on the […]

  • Sunday Morning Zen Meditation

    Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
    Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

    Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes periods of seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes chanting of the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Kuan-Yin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors.

  • Guanyin Service on Zoom

    Kuan-Yin Service on Zoom
    Online Zoom

    Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to the Bodhisattva Guanyin through various workshops and Dharma Talks, formal meditation through which we can identify with the Bodhisattva Guanyin and embody the spirit of unconditional compassion she represents and becoming involved in the community in […]

  • Animal Blessing and Memorial Service

    North Mastic Picnic Area 19900 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, United States

    In ancient times, Buddhist monks purchased live animals which were to be used for food and released them, demonstrating their deep respect for all life. Based on this venerable practice, the Animal Blessing and Memorial Service serves as a reminder of the role of animals in the interdependent chain of life. The service will be […]

  • Group Zen Meditaton on Zoom

    Group Zen Meditaton on Zoom
    Online Zoom

    On the first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA) members of our international Sangha gather online to practice Zen meditation which is led by members of the Nienfo Chan Order.