Welcome
Clouds in Water is a vibrant community in the Sōtō Zen tradition, with a vision to awaken the heart of great wisdom and compassion, end systemic oppression, and cultivate joy.
Our offerings include meditation, classes, talks, one-to-one meetings with teachers, affinity groups, Zen training, and retreats as a practice of Sōtō Zen Buddhism and social justice. We welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths. We are located in the Historic Rondo Neighborhood on unceded Dakota and Anishinaabe land in St. Paul, MN, and everywhere on Zoom.
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Annual 24hr Community Sit-a-Thon
A Fundraiser for Clouds in Water
May 30 - 31Sit for Something That Matters.
This is more than a meditation—it’s a movement of care, community, and collective support.
Our fundraising goal for the Sit-a-Thon is $50,000. These funds directly support every aspect of running a Zen community refuge.
Every dollar donated to the Sit-A-Thon will be matched, dollar for dollar, with a gift towards paying down the mortgage!!
You’re Invited:
Volunteer your time to help bring this event to life.Make a donation to sustain the Zen Center.
Create your own fundraising page on GiveMN and invite others to support your “sit”.Whether you sit for peace, love, justice, or healing—your presence makes a difference.
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Candlelight Restorative Yoga & White Clouds Old Path Yoga
In-person only
Candlelight:Sundays, 7:00–8:15pm Beginning March 22nd, for 8 weeks
White Clouds: Tuesdays, 6:45 - 8:15pm
Beginning March 17, for 8 weeksBy donation
No one turned away for lack of fundsCandlelight Yoga with Eishō Felicia Sy:
As the week gently comes to a close, you are invited into a quiet, sanctuary of rest and collective care. Candlelight Restorative Yoga for Sleep is a deeply nourishing Sunday evening practice designed to support the body’s natural capacity to settle, restore, and prepare for sleep.
This class is well suited for all bodies and all levels, especially those experiencing stress, fatigue, or difficulty sleeping. Come as you are. Leave rested, grounded, and supported.
White Clouds Yoga with Maja Radovanlija:
White Clouds Old Path yoga is restorative slow flow style that draws from traditional Himalayan yoga, yoga Nidra, Yin yoga, Deep Listening and other relaxation/restorative traditions. We will go through very gentle movements, and relaxation techniques. Each class will have a deep listening component with live music (by me and my musicians friends).
All are welcome: this class is especially designed to accommodate all levels, and meet you where you are!
Find refuge in the heart of the Twin Cities
Dharma Talks
Meditation
Zazen (meditation) is at the heart of our practice. We have offerings throughout the week in person and on zoom. We also offer sesshins (retreats) throughout the year, at Clouds in Water and at Ryumonji Zen Monastery and Hokyoji Zen Practice Community.
All levels of experience are welcome!
Study
There is always a class, workshop, or practice group happening at Clouds! In addition to our Fall and Spring practice periods, we offer classes on anything from karma to the precepts to embodied social justice.
Community
Our sangha - community - is made up of a diverse groups of folks from all over the Twin Cities (and the country, via Zoom). We gather together every Sunday and have many opportunities to connect through our classes, practice groups, and sesshins (retreats).