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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 – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance + brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen\nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nSaturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \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 or sesshins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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SUMMARY:SANGHA MEETING - All Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 13th – Sangha Meeting & Members Brunch\nSit – 8:30- 9:30am\nSangha Meeting– 10:00am – 11:15am\nStick around for the Members Brunch  in person and Members Gathering online 11:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nRSVP & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE\nLink to attend online: sit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22\n \nPlease join us for our next Sangha Meeting! This time around we will discuss MCZC’s Strategic Goals\, hear about financials\, and celebrate our community with a special Gratitude Ceremony. \nThis is a great time to hear about how things are evolving on the organizational and community level at MCZC. Participants are welcome to attend on-site at Mountain Cloud Zen Center or online via Zoom. \nAgenda (75 minutes) \n1. Meditation\n2. Teacher’s Report\n3. Sangha Share Outs\n4. ED Report on Strategic Goals & Financial Health\n5. Q&A\n\n\nRSVP & SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/sangha-meeting-all-welcome-2/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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SUMMARY:Members Brunch (onsite) & Members Gathering (online)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 13th – Members Brunch  in person and Members Gathering online 11:30am – 12:30pm\n\nMake a morning of it! Come early for:\n\nSit – 8:30- 9:30am\nSangha Meeting– 10:00 am – 11:15am\n\nLink to attend online: sit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22\n \n\nMembers Brunch (In Person)\nJoin us in the dining hall for a warm\, convivial Members Brunch!We’ll gather for a community potluck—bring a favorite dish to share if you’d like\, and Mountain Cloud will provide a few simple offerings to round out the table. This is a chance to meet fellow members face-to-face\, linger over good food\, and enjoy the easy\, joyful fellowship that makes our sangha so distinctive. Time and again\, people tell us that the heart of Mountain Cloud is its people—your presence is what makes our community shine. \n\nMembers Gathering (Online)\nIf you’re part of our global membership—or simply prefer connecting from home—join us online for a facilitated roundtable gathering. Together we’ll explore the many affinities\, backgrounds\, and life experiences that weave our worldwide sangha into something truly unique. You’ll hear from fellow practitioners\, share your own reflections if you wish\, and experience the depth of connection that can arise even across continents and screens. \nThis online circle is a beautiful reminder that Mountain Cloud’s spirit doesn’t depend on geography: wherever you are\, you belong\, and your presence strengthens the whole.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/members-brunch-onsite-members-gathering-online/
LOCATION:NM
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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