Schedule / Calendar
All daily and weekly recurring sits are free and offered online and in-person, no membership or registration required. See our daily meditation schedule for details, including a copy of our daily chants.
There is no Zazen (daily meditation) during retreats. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
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Passcode: mountain22
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To attend in person, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks, vaccinations, and testing.

Events
February Weekend Retreat with Shana Smith
No Mud, No Lotus: Weekend Retreat with Shana Smith Friday, February 6th - Sunday, February 8th Online and in-person **Onsite lodging is now full. Spaces still available online and in-person
External Event: Social Meditation
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month | 6:30 - 8:00pm MT In-person only; $5 - $10 suggested donation Note: this is not an official Mountain Cloud event. It's hosted
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomEach week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into a book together in this informal book study guided by Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. Current book (as of
Wisdom Wednesday: “Mountain Cloud and Community Service” with Margie and Steven Hughes
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomWednesday, February 11th | 5:30–6:30 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the talk and discussion at 6:00 pm MT Led by Margie and Steven Hughes, this evening
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomThursday, February 12th | 5:30–7:00 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. You are invited to join us for an
SANGHA MEETING – All Welcome
Saturday February 14th - Sangha Meeting & Members Brunch Sit - 8:30- 9:30am Sangha Meeting- 9:30am - 10:45am Stick around for the Members Brunch in person and Members Gathering online 11:00am - 12:30pm RSVP & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
Members Brunch (onsite) & Members Gathering (online)
Saturday February 14th - Members Brunch in person and Members Gathering online 11:00am - 12:30pm Make a morning of it! Come early for: Sit - 8:30- 9:30am Sangha Meeting- 9:30am - 10:45am Link to
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomEach week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into a book together in this informal book study guided by Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. Current book (as of
Wisdom Wednesday: Will Brennan
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomWednesday, February 18th | 5:30–6:30 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the talk and discussion at 6:00 pm MT Led by Will Brennan, this evening features meditation,
Dharma Talk: “The Oak Tree of Life” with Maria Habito
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomThursday, February 19th | 5:30–7:00 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. You are invited to join us for an
Turtles EcoDharma Group
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomDuring these gatherings, we'll delve into the question: "How can we, as Zen practitioners, respond to the current ecological crises with open hearts?" Our discussion will include analysis of recent environmental events, relevant media, and our personal reflections on these issues.
Zazenkai (Daylong Retreat)
Our Zen Ancestors: Keeping Company with Women Who Light the Way Saturday, February 21st, 2026 In-person and online Register for February Zazenkai Scholarship Registration In this six-part Zazenkai/Daylong Retreat series
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Aging Buddhas: A Members Series with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomSunday, February 22nd | 12:00 - 1:15 pm MT Once a month on Sunday - In-Person and Online; Members only In this Members Offering series, Scott Thornton will facilitate a
External Event: Social Meditation
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month | 6:30 - 8:00pm MT In-person only; $5 - $10 suggested donation Note: this is not an official Mountain Cloud event. It's hosted
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomEach week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into a book together in this informal book study guided by Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. Current book (as of

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