CloudWater Zendo

Introduction To Zen Meditation At The Zendo
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OH
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.
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After The Bell
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
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, and 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.

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha On Zoom
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
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. All Monday 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]

Morning Meditation & Zen Tea
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | OH
Seated and walking meditation practice followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.

Guanyin Service On Zoom
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
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 January and August 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]

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2025-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 periods of seated meditation and walking meditation. This is followed by chanting practice, a Dharma Talk and a discussion, followed by social tea and conversation.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2025-09-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-07 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
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.

The Bamboo Grove: "AI and Zen - Knowledge Meets Wisdom" with Venerable Shih Yingfa
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
AI is everywhere now; just ask Siri. Artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool in a wide variety of arenas such as industry, medicine, finance, and even spirituality. How can AI assist Zen and Buddhist practitioners without becoming a hindrance or a distraction? Venerable Shih Yingfa will take a look at what AI is and how it can affect the study and practice of Zen and Buddhism. We’ll even get a chance to ask a prominent AI its opinion about this. Join us for what could be a fascinating session of The Bamboo Grove.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84572838699?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 845 7283 8699 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Introduction To Zen Meditation (Online)
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | OH

Summer Break
2025-08-20 - 2025-09-01 | OH
The Zendo is closed from August 20th through September 1st for Summer Break.

Ullambana Memorial Service And Zendo Picnic
2025-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 | OH
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 of ancestors, but also for remembering to repay our parents’ love.
Our own Ullambana observance will commemorate all departed loved ones including our parents.
Following the Ullambana service, there will be a vegetarian/vegan potluck picnic. Attendees are requested to bring foods that their departed loved ones may have enjoyed during life and/or foods that their departed loved ones may have prepared during their lives.
The Ullambana observance will take place at the North Mastick Picnic Area of the Rocky River Metroparks. All are welcome.

The Bamboo Grove Presents: "The Dhammazilla" With Venerable Shih Mingxing
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Japan has been the home of many revered Zen teachers. Dogen, Bankei, and Eisai have contributed
commentaries and practices that have influenced practitioners down to the present time. As far as
contemporary teachers are concerned, none is more famous and followed than Godzilla. We’ll explore
some of the kaiju teachings about basic Buddhist tenets.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82538773708?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 3877 3708 Passcode: [REDACTED]
