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 […]
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. […]
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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 […]
What does it mean to be a Zen practitioner? What does it mean to be a Zen student? Are there any differences between the two. Venerable Shih Yingfa, Abbot of CloudWater Zendo, explores this thought-provoking topic. Bamboo Grove Lectures are presented on Zoom on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. local time […]
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
The Qigong class begins shortly after morning Zen meditation and consists of 60 minutes of Qigong internal energy exercises and meditations conducted in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Day of Healing, led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Jingang, includes activities such as Group Zen Meditation, Loving-Kindness Practice, Precepts Affirmation, Calming Light Recitation Practice, Dharma Talks, Discussions and […]
Ullambana is the traditional day for Buddhists to commemorate their departed family members. Ullambana is a festival of liberation which advocates and reinforces the concept of filial piety. The word "Ullambana" is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word meaning "deliverance from suffering." Over the centuries, Ullambana has become a festival not only for the commemoration […]
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. […]
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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 […]