Calendar of Events
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Field Trip To Cleveland Museum of Art Asian Collections
Field Trip To Cleveland Museum of Art Asian Collections
Venerable Shih Ming-Xing will lead participants through the various Buddhist-related sections of the museum including the Indian and Southeast Asian Collection, as well as the Chinese, Japanese and Korean sections. We will meet at the Wade Oval Drive entrance across from the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
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1 event,
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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1 event,
Group Zen Meditaton on Zoom
Group Zen Meditaton on 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.
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2 events,
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
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.
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Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
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.
Atonement Service
Atonement Service
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 […]
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1 event,
Buddha’s Birthday Party
Buddha’s Birthday Party
Today we commemorate the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in the Lumbini Garden in India. Siddhartha would become the Great Awakened Being known as the Buddha. We'll celebrate with readings, stories, conversation, and of course, cake!
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1 event,
Bamboo Grove Lectures on Zoom
Bamboo Grove Lectures on Zoom
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Mingxing, 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. With meditative concentration serving as the roots, learning and reflection as the stalk, and a dynamic life practice as the energy-giving leaves, […]
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2 events,
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
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.
1 event,
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
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.
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1 event,
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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1 event,
Guanyin Service on Zoom
Guanyin Service on Zoom
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to the Bodhisattva Guanyin through various workshops and Dharma Talks, formal meditation through which we can identify with the Bodhisattva Guanyin and embody the spirit of unconditional compassion she represents and becoming involved in the community in […]
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2 events,
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
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.
1 event,
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
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.
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1 event,
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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1 event,
5 Elements Meditation Class on Zoom
5 Elements Meditation Class on Zoom
The 5 Elements path offers a number of different meditative forms including recitation, visualization, and the combined practice of Zen and Pure Land.
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2 events,
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
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.
2 events,
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
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.
Work Practice
Work Practice
Mindful work is a staple of the Zen tradition. Following morning meditation, we will engage in this respected practice by cleaning the Zendo.
1 event,
Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha on Zoom
Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha on 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.
1 event,
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
0 events,
1 event,
Group Zen Meditaton on Zoom
Group Zen Meditaton on 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.
0 events,
3 events,
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Morning Meditation and Zen Tea
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
Internal Arts Class (free, donations appreciated)
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.
Introduction to Zen Meditation
Introduction to Zen Meditation
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 […]