In this workshop, we will address the needs of group facilitators who are using council practice. We will use role play and discussion of scenarios to increase our skills. This workshop is open to those who have taken one of the workshops on council practice offered through Clouds in Water, or by permission of the instructor.
[Read More]This class offers an introduction to meditation and Zen Buddhism. We will cover how to meditate, how to set up a meditation space at home, basic Buddhist terms and teachings, and an overview of the Clouds in Water community.
[Read More]This unique sesshin will include a blend of in-person outdoor Chi Gong and outdoor mindful walking with Zoom meditation, dharma talks, chanting and council practice. As with many of our Zoom-based sesshins, this sesshin is “open” in that you can choose your level of participation – one or more days, mornings only, or any combination.
[Read More]What is right speech? How do we deal with anger so we can live in integrity with our values? We will practice responding to ourselves and others with empathy. How to ask others for help in a clear way that doesn’t expect mind reading. We will practice saying “No” with loving kindness. We will practice transforming our anger into life serving needs.
[Read More]This class offers an introduction to meditation and Zen Buddhism. We will cover how to meditate, how to set up a meditation space at home, basic Buddhist terms and teachings, and an overview of the Clouds in Water community. There will also be time for practice and conversation.
[Read More]Let’s Talk About Zazen
Dharma talk by Taizan Alford on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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The Four Mantras
Dharma talk by Myoshin Diane Benjamin on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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Buddhist Themes Through a BIPOC Lens
Dharma talk by Busshin Carol Iwata, Keika Karin San Juan, Marcus Young 楊墨, GyokuJun Didi Koka, Zenzele Isoke and Felicia Sy on Sunday, April 18, 2021. A panel of our Clouds in Water Race, Love and Liberation LAB, plus some of the facilitators of our Black, Indigenous and other People of Color Sitting Group, talk…
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Reopening Clouds in Water
Dharma talk by Toku Cynthia Scott on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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2021-04-04: The Place of Hope in Buddhist Practice
Dharma talk by Sosan Theresa Flynn on Sunday, April 4, 2021 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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2021-03-28: Refuge
Dharma talk by Shodo Spring on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Work-Practice opportunities at Mountains and Waters Alliance, April -June 2021. April-June, 2021 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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