Introduction to Zen Meditation

Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 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 […]

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation

Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 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.

Event Series Atonement Service

Atonement Service

Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 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 […]

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation

Cloudwater Zendo 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 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.

Work Practice

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.