Clouds In Water Zen Center

A vibrant urban community in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition dedicated to awakening the heart of great wisdom and compassion

We welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths.

We warmly invite you to join us in person on weekdays for meditation and on Sunday mornings for meditation and the weekly Dharma talk. To see the full schedule, please click on the "Join Us" tab above.

You can also join us on Zoom

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Classes

August Sesshin – Aug 13-14

Sesshin, which means “collecting the heart/mind”, provides a rare chance to step into a sanctuary of stillness, to close the door for a little while on the cacophony, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness of life in the present. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, we hope you will consider joining this wonderful practice.

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Intro to Meditation and Zen Buddhism – Aug 28

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.

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Fall Practice Period: Whole Hearted Practice of the Way – Sept 9-Nov 13

Practice Period is a time when the whole community comes together with practice energy, encouraging participants to make commitments to daily practice, Sunday service and community events. This practice period, we have the special privilege of supporting Taizan Alford in his priest training.

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Dharma Talks

Vow and Repentance

Dharma talk by Toku Cynthia Scott on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

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Embodiment, Emotion, and Zen

Dharma talk by Kikan Michael Howard on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

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In Reopening We are Supported by Many Benefactors

Dharma talk by Sosan Theresa Flynn on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

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Wisdom from Our Youth

Dharma talk by Anna True Dragon Benjamin, Sebastian Joyful Fox Kamp and Bella Pure Lotus Olson on Sunday June 20, 2021. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

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