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SUMMARY:Zazen
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipants will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute walking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or just one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22 \nTo attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing. \n∞ \nZazen\, derived from the Japanese term meaning ‘sitting meditation’\, is a cornerstone practice in Zen Buddhism. At its essence\, Zazen is the act of simply sitting\, yet it encompasses much more than mere physical stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awareness of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, presence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understanding of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Thursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance + brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n5:30–7:00pm • Dharma Talk\nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen \nSaturday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen (online only) \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Zen Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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SUMMARY:Book Group with Scott Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join for the book study with residents and other community members\, led by Assistant Sanbo Zen Teacher\, Scott Thornton. The current book is The Feeling Buddha by David Brazier. Drop ins welcome – feel free to jump in even if you don’t have a copy of the book! \nIn-person at Mountain Cloud or online at sit.mountaincloud.org with password mountain22 \n 
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/book-group-with-scott-thornton-2-2/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Book Group with Scott,Community Events,Weekly/Daily Event
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Wednesday with Will Brennan
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 8th  |  5:30–6:30 PM\nMeditation begins at 5:30 pm MT\, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT \nLed by Will Brennan\, this evening features meditation\, a brief dharma talk\, an opportunity to ask questions\, and a chance to share your experiences with practice. These sessions are designed to enhance your practice and also provide an opportunity to connect with the local sangha community. This hybrid event is free and registration is not required. Please arrive five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled time.  \nTo attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing. \nTo participate online\, please click on the zoom link below.\n \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22 \nTrouble logging on to our online sits? Click here for guidance. Need help with time zone conversion? Use the World Time Buddy \n∞ \n\nWill Brennan is an Assistant Sanbo Zen Teacher\, longtime practitioner\, and founding member of Mountain Cloud. Will introduced Henry Shukman to the Mountain Cloud sangha and recommended that Henry become the teacher at MCZC. Will’s background includes teaching school and running plumbing business for many years in Santa Fe. When Will leads the Wednesday sit\, he offers a short talk on topics ranging from his personal experience\, his immersion in Zen koans\, notable books and the wonder of life.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/wisdom-wednesday-with-will-brennan-01-08-25/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops,Wisdom Wednesday
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