Intro to Zen class

Introduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Hosted in-person only
Intro to Zen is designed for beginners, whether you have little or a lot of meditation experience. It’s an opportunity to learn Sanbo Zen meditation forms, delve into the history of the lineage, and practice with others while getting introduced to our sangha community. Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning, we welcome all, as each session offers unique sharing experiences. Throughout theses sessions, you can:
- Understand others’ backgrounds and stories, fostering mutual learning through interaction
- Familiarize yourself with Zen etiquette, including approaches to seating and posture, as well as walking meditation tailored to your physical capabilities
- Explore the basics of regulating breath and stilling the mind
- Learn more about our Zen center and our operational procedures
All are welcome to join Community Tea right before this event in the Mountain Cloud dining room from 9:30-10:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow sangha members and get to know the Mountain Cloud community.
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You may sit with us in our zendo as follows*:
Monday – Thursday
7:00-8:00am • Zazen
5:30-6:30pm • Zazen
Wednesday
5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday
meditation + guidance + brief talk/Q&A
Thursday
5:30–7:00pm • Dharma Talk
meditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm
Friday
7:00–8:00am • Zazen
5:30–6:30pm • Zazen (online only)
Saturday
7:00–8:00am • Zazen (online only)
Sunday
8:30–9:30am • Zazen
9:30- 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)
10- 11:15am • Introduction to Zen Meditation (in-person only)
To attend in person, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks, vaccinations, and testing.
*There is no Intro to Zen Meditation during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar for any changes in our schedule.
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- Date
- February 15, 2026
- Time
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10:00 am - 11:15 am
- Address
- Mountain Cloud Zen Center
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7241 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505 United States - Phone
- (505) 303-0036