COVID-19 Community Care Practice
We respectfully request that in-person participants are vaccinated/boosted for COVID-19. We will not require proof of vaccination. Masking is currently optional for classes and gatherings with fewer than 15 participants and for private events but will be based on local positivity rates when the class or gathering is held. For classes and gatherings with 15 or more participants and during our Sunday public program, masks are required. Clouds in Water can provide masks as needed. For sesshin (meditation retreats) participants must receive a negative COVID test result within 12 hours of attendance. At-home test results are sufficient. Clouds in Water will continue to offer Zoom/In-person hybrid options for nearly all of our classes and gatherings. Thank you for your flexibility and care.

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]March One Day Sesshinwith Myo On HaglerMarch 10, 7 – 9 pm and March 11, 6:30 am – 9pm 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, and to appreciate the freedom and spaciousness…
[Read More]Getting Started in ZenWednesday, March 157 – 9pm CTIn-person and on ZoomValue: $25 In this 2 hour workshop you receive all the tools you’ll need to get started on your personal journey in Zen practice. Instruction will be given in zazen meditation, basic Buddhist philosophy, developing a home practice, as well as practicing as part of a…
[Read More]Relaxing into the River of Joy: a Daylong Retreatwith Koji AcquavivaSaturday April 1st, 9am – 5pm CTIn-person and on Zoom In this daylong retreat 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…
[Read More]Exploring the Life of the Buddhawith Myo On Susan HaglerTuesdays, April 11 – May 7, 7 – 8:30 pm In this four week class, we will look at Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha’s life both before and after his great awakening. Using the book Path of Compassion by Thich Nhat Hanh we will study the Buddha’s childhood,…
[Read More]Spring Retreat at HokyojiThursday, April 27, Noon through Sunday, April 30, 3 pmLed by Sosan Theresa Flynn You are invited to attend our spring retreat in the wondrous natural setting and well-appointed accommodations provided by Hokyoji Zen Practice Community. Hokyoji is located among the forested hills of southeastern Minnesota, adjacent to the Winnebago Creek in…
[Read More]Click below for an overview of upcoming classes, sesshin, retreats, workshops and more. 2023
[Read More]Reconciliation: Returning to a Dynamic State of Unity, Harmony and Peace
Dharma talk by Fukutoku Ann Morishita on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
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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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