CloudWater Zendo

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha On Zoom
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:00 | 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 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]

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2026-01-04 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.

After The Bell
2026-01-03 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.

Morning Meditation & Zen Tea
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-13 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.

New Year Celebration and Vegetarian/Vegan Potluck
2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:30
As the end of the solar year approaches, we gather in gratitude, fellowship, and recollection. All are welcome to join us as we ring in 2026 with our annual New Year’s Service which features meditation, chanting, the traditional Passing of the Light and an Incense Offering to usher in the new year on a positive note. A vegetarian/vegan potluck celebration will follow the service, so be sure to bring a dish to share with everyone.

Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02
The Zendo will be closed from December 22nd through January 2nd for Winter Break. The New Year Celebration will be held on December 30th at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2025-12-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-14 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.

Introduction To Zen Meditation At The Zendo
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00
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.
Make a Reservation

After The Bell
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-13 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
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00
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]

The Bamboo Grove: "Words & Letters Beyond Words & Letters, Pt. 1" with Venerable Shih Mingxing
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:00
“Zen: a direct transmission outside of scriptures, not dependent on words and letters” goes the famous phrase attributed to Bodhidharma. But can we use words and letters as a means of transcending them? Venerable Shih Mingxing will examine this interesting topic.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81057578753?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 810 5757 8753 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 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.

Introduction To Zen Meditation (Online)
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat
2025-12-07 09:00 - 14:00
The December 7th 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. Make a Reservation

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat On Zoom, Evening Session
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00
From December 1st through 6th we will meet on Zoom for silent meditation to commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Sessions will be held from noon until 1:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81435222179?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 814 3522 2179 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bodhi Day Chan Retreat On Zoom, Noon Session
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:30
