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 […]

Event Series 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 […]

Event Series 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.

Event Series Atonement Service

Atonement Service

Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States

The Atonement Service centers around the principle of Universal Compassion as represented by Kuan-Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The service encourages us to examine those thoughts, words and actions which may have caused us to create suffering. We then make a series of vows which can assist us to improve our behavior for the benefit […]

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha on Zoom

Online Zoom

Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first three Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the fourth Monday. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). All are welcome. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85439673161?pwd=RVhSeVg3NmxJZjZlM1p0NkRrbXJhZz09 Meeting ID: 854 3967 3161     Passcode: 454169

Event Series 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.