with Koji AcquavivaSaturday February 4, 9am – 5pm CTIn-person and on Zoom In this daylong retreat led we will forge a connection with the joy and ease which must fuel our practice if we’re to awaken to wisdom and compassion. Practices will be tailored to increase relaxation which in turn helps us want to practice…
[Read More]Enlightenment for Everyonewith Sosan FlynnTHURSDAYS, February 2 – 23, 7-8:30pm CTIn person and on Zoom Does the culmination of Buddha’s teaching seem unattainable to you? While it’s true that there is nothing to attain, it’s also true that we can sometimes feel unworthy or unable to fully engage the practice and realize the Buddha Way.…
[Read More]February Loving Kindness 2 Day Sesshinwith Sosan FlynnFebruary 10, 7 – 9pm, February 11, 6:30 am – 9pm, and February 12. 6:30 – 5pm CTIn-person and on Zoom 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,…
[Read More]Intro to Meditation & Zen BuddhismWednesday, February 157 – 9pm CTIn-person and on ZoomValue: $25 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…
[Read More]Zen Cooking ClassSaturday, March 4, 1 – 6pm CTIn person only This class is a fundraiser for Clouds in Water! There will be three components of our time together: The first component will consist of Myo On sharing her experiences as a tenzo (temple cook) during the 40+years she has had the opportunity to step into this…
[Read More]Spring Practice Period: Understanding Your Life Through the Practice of Zenwith Sosan Theresa FlynnThursdays, March 9 – 30, 7 – 8:30 pm(plus opening and closing ceremonies Sundays March 5 and April 2, 9 – 10:30 am) The beautiful teachings and practices of Soto Zen Buddhism can help us live our lives with joy, ease, creativity,…
[Read More]Click below for an overview of upcoming classes, sesshin, retreats, workshops and more. 2023
[Read More]Buddha’s Enlightenment and First Teaching to the Children: as told by Thich Nhat Hanh
Dharma talk by Sosan Theresa Flynn on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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Compassionate Action and Zen Ceremony
Dharma talk by Myoshin Diane Benjamin on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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End of Fall Practice Period: Recollecting the Paramitas
Dharma talk by Myo On Susan Hagler on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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The Charisma of Uncertainty
Dharma talk by Daishin Smith on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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Celebrating 25 Years of Priest Ordination: A Conversation with Sosan Flynn
Dharma talk by Sosan Flynn and Koji Acquaviva on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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Dharma Discussion: Q & A with Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe-Ward
Dharma talk by Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe-Ward on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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