Clouds in Water Zen Center

Clouds in Water Zen Center is a community of lay practitioners devoted to awakening the heart of great wisdom and compassion. This heart is your own true heart—the essence of peace, harmony and joy—and it is not separate from the heart of all beings. To all spiritual seekers we offer meditation instruction, classes, workshops, communal meditation, retreats, liturgy, community events and a practice for children and youth. We offer support for meditation and mindfulness, whether at home, work or at the center.
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Summer Break

There will be no weekday morning, weekday noontime and Saturday morning meditation from August 11 to September 1, 2008. This period is designated a time of rest. Sunday Morning Meditation will continue to be offered during this time.

Upcoming Practice Opportunities

Peaceful Dwelling: The Fall Practice Period

September 10–December 10
Practice periods are an opportunity for members and participants of Clouds in Water to clarify their spiritual intentions, to deepen their realization and to more fully integrate their pracitce life by dedicating themselves to a specific and focused time and tenor of Buddhist practice. Since we all come to practice with different life circumstances and backgrounds, we offer three options for practicing in this period. These three options make it possible for most practitioners to participate in a way that is responsible and enriching.
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	The Three Pure Precepts Half-day Retreat
	With Byakuren Judith Ragir. The three pure precepts are the most basic, pure simple practice of spiritual life. They are the basic structure of a Buddha's mind. During this half-day retreat we will meditate, hear a talk, and have some discusion. September 6, Saturday, 9:00 am–12:30 pm. More information. Register online.

Nourished by the Precepts Class

With Byakuren Judith Ragir.
The Wednesday Sangha Class for the Fall Practice Period. How can we live by moral principles in a non-dualistic way—a way that does not grasp at "right and wrong"? We will study the 10 Grave Precepts through reading, talks, discussion and practice. The precepts are the natural response of a Buddha. September 17–November 19, Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 pm.
More information. Register online.

	August 17 Full Moon Precept Reflection & Ceremony
	Everyone is welcome to attend this gentle, healing and restorative ceremony, Sunday, August 17 at 10:30–11:00 am, after the morning service. More information.

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Summer Break

Upcoming Practice Opportunities

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