Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha On Zoom
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-09 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]

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 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.

Introduction To Zen Meditation On Zoom
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
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.

The Bamboo Grove On Zoom: "Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters" With Venerable Shih Zhongxin
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
The breathtaking language of the Flower Ornament Sutra can help us to experience the total interconnectivity of all things. Venerable Shih Zhongxin will provide us with examples from this transcendent text.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87223394225?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 872 2339 4225 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Morning Meditation & Zen Tea
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-14 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
2026-01-17 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.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2026-01-18 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.

EVENING MEDITATION CANCELLED DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
2026-01-20

Guanyin Service On Zoom
2026-01-22 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]

ZENDO CLOSED
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The Zendo is closed due to hazardous weather conditions.

ZENDO CLOSED
2026-01-27, 2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01

Group Zen Meditation On Zoom, Snowed-In Edition
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
Due to the recent heavy snowstorm and frigid temperatures, group meditation will move from the Zendo to Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85290979455?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 852 9097 9455 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Golden Wisdom Wednesdays On Zoom
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom

Five Elements Meditation Class On Zoom
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
The Five Elements system presents a wide variety of meditative practices and exercises that can assist us in our quest to embody Compassion and Wisdom in daily life. Practices include meditation, visualization, Sutra study, recitation, and the combined practice of Chan and Pure Land.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86734331109?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 867 3433 1109 Passcode: [REDACTED]

After The Bell, Too Cold Edition
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Zoom
Falling temperatures have caused us to go virtual on this day.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83421920054?pwd=[REDACTED]

Group Zen Meditation On Zoom
2026-02-05 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]

After The Bell On Zoom, Pt. 2
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
Once again our discussion group at the Zendo is being hindered by single-digit temperatures, so we’re moving it to Zoom. If the forecasters are correct, this should be the last time it’ll be this cold on the weekend for a while. We appreciate your patience and your participation.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84153857375?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 5385 7375 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Introduction To Zen Meditation At The Zendo
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States

ZENDO CLOSED
2026-02-08
Due to dangerously cold temperatures, we are closing the Zendo today.

The Bamboo Grove On Zoom: "Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters, Pt. 3 - Rocking With The Dharma" With Venerable Shih Yingfa
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
We’ve looked at the words of classical Western poetry as well as an important Mahayana Sutra, so now it’s time to let our hair down. How can contemporary rock ‘n roll lyrics get us closer to understanding the Dharma? In Part 3 of “Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters,” Venerable Shih Yingfa will give us some examples of how modern rock lyrics can convey ancient understanding.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687309067?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 846 8730 9067 Passcode: [REDACTED]
