BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CloudWater Zendo - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cloudwater.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CloudWater Zendo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002240-1715421600-1715425200@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-05-11/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003805-1715418000-1715421600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-05-11/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001978-1715108400-1715113800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-05-07/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111431Z UID:10004327-1714903200-1714906800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Atonement Service DESCRIPTION: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 of all. The service includes the chanting of the Dharani of Great Compassion as well as some recitative meditation\, an incense offering and a Dharma Talk by Master Shih Ying-Fa or senior monks over informal tea. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/atonement-service/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/atonement-service.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111357Z UID:10004070-1714899600-1714903200@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/sunday-morning-zen-meditation/2024-05-05/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sunday-Morning-Group-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240421T112902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T210953Z UID:10005137-1714820400-1714824000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.\n\n \n An online class on Zoom is conducted on the second Wednesday of each month.\n\n \n Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes.  Make a Reservation URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2-2/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zen Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Introduction-to-Zen-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002239-1714816800-1714820400@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003804-1714813200-1714816800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-05-04/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001977-1714503600-1714509000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-04-30/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T023222Z UID:10004326-1714298400-1714302000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Work Practice DESCRIPTION:Mindful work is a staple of the Zen tradition. Following morning meditation\, we will engage in this respected practice by cleaning the Zendo. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/work-practice/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Work-practice-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111357Z UID:10004069-1714294800-1714298400@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/sunday-morning-zen-meditation/2024-04-28/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sunday-Morning-Group-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002238-1714212000-1714215600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-04-27/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003803-1714208400-1714212000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-04-27/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001976-1713898800-1713904200@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-04-23/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111357Z UID:10004068-1713690000-1713693600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/sunday-morning-zen-meditation/2024-04-21/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sunday-Morning-Group-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002237-1713607200-1713610800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-04-20/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003802-1713603600-1713607200@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-04-20/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001975-1713294000-1713299400@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-04-16/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240324T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111357Z UID:10004067-1713085200-1713088800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/sunday-morning-zen-meditation/2024-04-14/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sunday-Morning-Group-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171609 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002236-1713002400-1713006000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-04-13/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003801-1712998800-1713002400@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-04-13/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240325T233739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T132217Z UID:10004371-1712689200-1712694600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday Party DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/buddhas-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Buddhas-BD-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240324T215419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111431Z UID:10004325-1712484000-1712487600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Atonement Service DESCRIPTION: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 of all. The service includes the chanting of the Dharani of Great Compassion as well as some recitative meditation\, an incense offering and a Dharma Talk by Master Shih Ying-Fa or senior monks over informal tea. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/atonement-service/2024-04-07/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/atonement-service.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240324T215122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111357Z UID:10004066-1712480400-1712484000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Zen Meditation DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/sunday-morning-zen-meditation/2024-04-07/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sunday-Morning-Group-Meditation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002235-1712397600-1712401200@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-04-06/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003800-1712394000-1712397600@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-04-06/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001973-1712084400-1712089800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-04-02/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240322T183830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T113142Z UID:10002234-1711792800-1711796400@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Internal Arts Class (free\, donations appreciated) DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n Qigong exercises strengthen the muscles and sinews\, boost the immune system and help one to regulate the body’s internal energy for purposes of health\, longevity and spirituality.\n\n \n Qigong is a valuable adjunct to Zen meditation practice but can also be a stand-alone practice for those who do not study or practice Zen. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/internal-arts-class/2024-03-30/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States CATEGORIES:Internal Energy Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/internal-arts-class-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240324T212916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T021236Z UID:10003799-1711789200-1711792800@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Morning Meditation and Zen Tea DESCRIPTION:Periods of seated and walking practice\, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/morning-meditation-and-zen-tea/2024-03-30/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Morning-Meditation-and-Zen-tea.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171610 CREATED:20240315T045938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T111544Z UID:10001972-1711479600-1711485000@cloudwater.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Group Meditation DESCRIPTION: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 two periods of seated meditation interspersed with walking meditation practice. \n\n \n This is followed by chanting practice\, a Dharma Talk and a discussion\, followed by social tea and conversation. URL:https://cloudwater.org/event/group-meditation/2024-03-26/ LOCATION:Cloudwater Zendo\, 3820 Superior Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cloudwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Group-Meditation-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR