Upcoming 2025 Events
A Few Of Our Upcoming Events
Reception Honoring Taizan Alford
Sunday, February 9, 2025
10:30 - 11:30 am
Towards the end of last year, Sosan and Taizan engaged in the ancient ritual of Soto Zen Buddhism called dharma transmission. This weeklong series of private ceremonies recognized the completion of formal zen training for Taizan, acknowledged the bond between Sosan and Taizan as teacher and student, and formally ushered Taizan into the lineage of the ancestors. At Sosan's suggestion, the ceremonies took place at Ryumonji Zen Monastery, and Ryumonji's abbot Shoken Winecoff, helped. Koji also attended as tenzo and jisha. Now that the ceremonies are complete, we can have a party to celebrate. Please join us! If you would like to bring food, please sign up on this list. Contact barley@cloudsinwater.org if you have questions.
ISAIAH Forum Meeting,
Sunday, Feb 23,
10:45 - 11:45 am.
More info to come!
Shuso Tea with Jinzu.
Tuesday, April 22,
6:30 - 8 pm.
In person only.
Inviting the members of the Sangha to tea is an important part of the experience of serving as Shuso. It is an opportunity for the Shuso to provide for the community as well as to discuss the dharma and answer any questions that the community might have about practice.
We Make MN Rally at the MN State Capitol Rotunda–to Fund our Future
Tuesday Feb 18 at
3:30 to 5pm
Members of Clouds in Water will be joining with the We Make MN coalition of grassroots organizations such as ISAIAH and Move MN, along with unions including SEIU to rally at the Capitol. Our presence, energy and speeches will let elected officials know that there are large numbers of us who believe in building a state where all Minnesotans, no matter our zip code, have what we need to thrive: strong public schools, affordable healthcare, good jobs, and safe communities. And this means having adequate funding for the kinds of programs that will move us toward making this vision a reality.
Please use this link to register : HERE.
Sit-A-Thon
Saturday, March 29, 11 am, through Sun, March 30, 11 am. 24 Hours.
Shuso Closing Ceremony.
Saturday, April 26,
7 - 9 pm.
Shuso Tea with Jinzu.
Tuesdays, Feb 18 and Feb 25,
6:30 - 8 pm.
In Person Only
Come for one or both.
Inviting the members of the Sangha to tea is an important part of the experience of serving as Shuso. It is an opportunity for the Shuso to provide for the community as well as to discuss the dharma and answer any questions that the community might have about practice.
Buddha's Birthday Community Ceremony + Potluck,
Sunday, April 6, 9 - 10:30 am,
Potluck 10:30 - Noon.