CloudWater Zendo

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice.

This is followed by chanting practice, a Dharma Talk and a discussion, followed by social tea and conversation.

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha on Zoom
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.u/j/85439673161?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 854 3967 3161 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Zen Meditative Retreat
2024-06-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Our quarterly meditative retreat in June 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

Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
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.

Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health, longevity and spirituality.

Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen.

Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
2024-06-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha on Zoom
2024-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). All are welcome.

https://us02web.zoom.u/j/85439673161?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 854 3967 3161 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Outdoor Zen Walk at Big Met Golf Course
2024-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Big Met Golf Course, 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park, OH, 44116, United States
Ven. Shih Ying-Fa leads an outdoor meditative walk and gives a teaching in the traditional style. This month’s walk will begin at the Big Met Golf Course parking lot, located at 4811 Valley Parkway at the intersection of Valley Parkway and Wooster Rd. south of Lorain Avenue. For a detailed map, go to https://www.clemetparks.com. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Introduction to Zen Meditation
2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, 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 second Wednesday of each month.

Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes. Make a Reservation

Bamboo Grove: "Hijacking Buddhism"
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
“Hijacking Buddhism” with Venerable Shih Mingxing. Religions get “hijacked” by people who use the teachings of religion to serve their own egos. Buddhism itself, Buddhist Sanghas, and even an individual’s Buddhist practice can also be hijacked. What can be done to prevent this?

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83011076488?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 830 1107 6488 Passcode: [REDACTED]

The Bamboo Grove is an initiative which presents opportunities for learning and reflection through interactive lectures with members of the Nienfo Chan Order of Buddhist Monks. Lectures are presented on Zoom on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA).

Introduction to Zen Meditation (Online)
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
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 second Wednesday of each month.

Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes. The link for the Zoom class will be sent with confirmation email. Make a Reservation

Work Practice
2024-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Work practice is a traditional element of the Zen tradition in which students maintain their practice space in a meditative manner. Work practice is traditionally done either in silence or in low tones, which adds to the meditative atmosphere of the activity. All are welcome.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2024-06-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, 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.

Group Zen Meditaton on Zoom
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82028810715?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 820 2881 0715 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Atonement Service
2024-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, 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 of all. The service includes the chanting of the Dharani of Great Compassion as well as some recitative meditation, an incense offering and a Dharma Talk by Master Shih Ying-Fa or senior monks over informal tea.

Zendo Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
2024-05-27, 2024-05-26
