CloudWater Zendo

Golden Wisdom Wednesdays On Zoom
2026-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first two Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the third Monday of the month as well as the last Wednesday of each month. All Monday and Wednesday sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA).
Golden Wisdom also meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85439673161?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 854 3967 3161 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Guanyin Service On Zoom
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to Guanyin, the Bodhisattva who represents the spirit of Universal Compassion. The Guanyin Service includes the Atonement Ritual and a Dharma Talk by Venerable Shih Zhongxin. The service is conducted on Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month (except for the months of August and December) at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). See Calendar for January and August dates.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81057578753?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 810 5757 8753 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha On Zoom
2026-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom

Morning Meditation & Zen Tea
2026-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-12 09:00 - 10:00
Seated and walking meditation practice followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.

After The Bell
2026-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-12 10:00 - 11:00
Every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. we gather as a group to participate in a variety of activities such as group discussion over tea, informal Dharma sharing, various meditative practices, internal energy exercises, consultation with the Teacher, or whatever else may come to mind. Elements may be presented singly or in combination. This is a good way to promote community and to get input from Zendo participants.

Introduction To Zen Meditation At The Zendo
2026-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. The online class on Zoom is conducted on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., while the live class is conducted on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes. The link for the Zoom class will be sent along with a confirmation email.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2026-11-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-13 09:30 - 10:30
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Guanyin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water, and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors. This is followed by the drinking of herbal tea, plus time for conversation.

Extended Practice Sunday
2026-11-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Once each month, CloudWater Zendo offers an extended chanting service for those wishing to deepen their cultivation through voice, breath, and collective intention.
Chanting is meditation expressed through sound. It harmonizes breath and awareness, steadies the mind, and awakens the heart’s natural clarity and compassion.
These services draw from the classical liturgical forms of our lineage. This month’s service is the Affirmation Service which centers around the practice of making Precepts and Vows.

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2026-11-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-08 19:00 - 20:30
Group meditative practice is the beating heart of any Zen Center. Our group Zen practice, which begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes periods of seated meditation and walking meditation. Chanting practice, a Dharma Talk, and a discussion are then followed by social tea and conversation.

Thanksgiving Break
2026-11-25 - 2026-11-29 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The Zendo will be closed from November 25th through November 29th for Thanksgiving Break.

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat On Zoom, Afternoon Session
2026-11-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-12-01 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-12-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-12-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-12-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Zoom
From November 30th through December 5th we will meet twice daily on Zoom for silent meditation to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The afternoon sessions will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m., while the evening sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US).
PLEASE NOTE: All afternoon sessions have their own dedicated Zoom link, and all evening sessions have a separate dedicated Zoom link.
AFTERNOON LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84973251701?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 849 7325 1701 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat On Zoom, Evening Session
2026-11-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-12-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
From November 30th through December 5th we will meet twice daily on Zoom for silent meditation to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The afternoon sessions will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m., while the evening sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US).
PLEASE NOTE: All afternoon sessions have their own dedicated Zoom link, and all evening sessions have a separate dedicated Zoom link.
EVENING LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86400420921?pwd=[REDACTED]

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat At the Zendo
2026-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The December 6th 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.

Introduction To Zen Meditation On Zoom
2026-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom

Group Zen Meditation On Zoom
2026-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
On the first Thursday of the month 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. NOTE: January’s meeting will occur on the 8th since the virtual Zendo is closed on New Year’s Day. December’s meeting will occur on the 10th due to the Bodhi Day Online Retreat the previous week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87510004129?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 875 1000 4129 Passcode: [REDACTED]
