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Summer Sesshin 2022 with Henry Shukman and Valerie Forstman
Summer Solstice Retreat: June 20-26, 2022 Intimacy with all things -- what koans can teach us What a wonderful thing it is that we can discover our intimacy with all
Zazenkai, Saturday July 16
Saturday July 16, 2022 Zazenkai, A Day of Zen Led by Valerie Forstman Women in Zen: Valerie will take up Bodhidharma’s disciple, Zongchi, for our July online day of Zen
Beyond Words – the Lived Experience of Koans, 4-day Online Retreat
Autumn Online Retreat: September 29 to October 2 led by Valerie Forstman, with Henry Shukman Beyond Words - the Lived Experience of Koans Koans are not riddles. They are not talking
Zazenkai – Women in Zen Series, Chan Master Miaozong
Saturday October 15, 2022 Zazenkai, A Day of Zen Join Valerie as she continues the Women in Zen series, turning to the life and teaching of Miaozong, dharma heir to Dahui.
Rohatsu Sesshin: December 5-11
Rohatsu 2022 led by Henry Shukman and Valerie Forstman Dates: December 5-11 Join us for this annual sesshin commemorating the awakening of Shakyamuni Buddha. Both Henry and Valerie will be
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai – Saturday January 21, 2023
Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai on Saturday January 21, 2023. The Zazenkai will be both on-site and on-line. A Zazenkai is a daylong sit which allows
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai – Saturday February 18, 2023
Join Valerie Forstman and the MCZC Sangha for a Zazenkai on Saturday February 18, 2023 Register Now A Zazenkai is a daylong sit which allows meditators to devote one full
Crossing Over, Fully Arrived: The Living Heart of Zen, Spring Online Retreat, March 23-26
Crossing Over, Fully Arrived: The Living Heart of Zen Spring Online Sesshin: March 23-26 led by Valerie Forstman Join us for this four-day online retreat, a chance to immerse deeply in
Daylong Sit – Seeds of Practice, Saturday April 22
Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for Seeds of Practice, a Zazenkai on Saturday April 22, 2023 Hybrid Retreat A Zazenkai is a daylong sit which allows meditators to devote
2023 Summer Hybrid Sesshin, June 26-July 2
Beyond Worlds, Before Knowing: Exploring the Path of Practice-Realization Led by Valerie Forstman Monday evening June 26 - Sunday noon July 2 Join us for this annual summer sesshin. Valerie
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai – Saturday July 22, 2023
Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai on Saturday July 22, 2023 Hybrid Event Join us for a full day of sitting, either online or in our zendo;
Autumn Sesshin: Four-day Online Retreat, September 14-17
Autumn Online Retreat: September 14-17 led by Valerie Forstman with opening talk from Henry Shukman Join us online for four days of ordinary miracles with Zen practice led by Valerie Forstman.
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai – Saturday October 21 2023
Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai on Saturday October 21, 2023 Hybrid Event Please join us for this full day of sitting, either online or in our
Ecodharma Nature Walk with Dara Saville- Saturday October 28 2023
Free, hybrid event for members and their guests in partnership with UNM Sustainability Studies & Dara Saville RSVP REQUESTED Not yet a Member? Sign Up Here. ~ We are partnering
Rohatsu Sesshin 2023
December 4-10, Online & In-Person Join us for this annual online & in-person sesshin commemorating the awakening of Shakyamuni Buddha. For Online Attendance, register at the bottom of the page.
Intro to Zen Sesshin: Weekend Retreat
Friday, February 9 - Sunday, February 11 This course is offered in-person & virtually Explore the benefits of a silent retreat with Mountain Cloud—discover how it can enrich both your
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai
Saturday, February 24 This course is offered in-person & virtually Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai (Daylong Sit) Please join us for a full day of sitting,
2024 Spring Sesshin (hybrid)
Spring Sesshin: Beginner's Mind Monday, March 18 - Sunday, March 24 This is offered in-person & virtually Still Accepting Applications for In-Person Attendance - Apply Now Online Registration is
Weekend Retreat (ONLINE)- Living Peace
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH SCHOLARSHIP Rest in your essential being -- just for one weekend. Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14 Led by Associate
May Intro Retreat with Scott Thornton – In Person Only!
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12 Led by Assistant Sanbozen Teacher Scott Thornton This course is offered in-person only. Explore the benefits of a silent retreat with Mountain Cloud—discover
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai
Saturday, June 1 This course is offered in-person & virtually Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai (Daylong Sit) Please join us for a full day of sitting,
2024 North American Sanbo Zen Sesshin (hybrid)
2024 North American Sanbo Zen Sesshin Monday, June 17 - Saturday 22 This is offered in-person (sold-out) & virtually Register for virtual attendance We are honoured to have our
Henry Shukman Book Launch Tues 9th
Tuesday, July 9th, 6 PM This is an in-person only event In celebration of his book launch, Henry Shukman will sit down with podcaster Eric Zimmer for an evening of
CANCELLED – Weekend Retreat (hybrid)- Practice-Realization
THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELED Thank you for your interest! Join us instead for Zazenkai on August 3rd. Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14 This is offered in-person &
Daylong Sit / Zazenkai
Saturday, August 3 This course is offered in-person & virtually Join Valerie Forstman & our Sangha for a Zazenkai (Daylong Sit) Please join us for a full day of sitting,
September Intro Retreat with Shana Smith – Hybrid
Friday, September 6 - Sunday, September 8 Led by Assistant Sanbozen Teacher Shana Smith This course will be hybrid. Explore the benefits of a silent retreat with Mountain Cloud—discover how
2024 Autumn Sesshin (hybrid)
Autumn Sesshin Monday, September 23 - Sunday 29 This is offered in-person & virtually Apply for In-Person Attendance Register Now for Online Attendance Join us for this annual Autumn
Weekend Retreat (hybrid)- Heart of Compassion
Friday, November 8 – Sunday, November 10 This is offered in-person & virtually Register here Register here with scholarship Rest in your essential being -- just for one weekend. Zen
Rohatsu Sesshin with Valerie & Henry (hybrid)
Rohatsu Sesshin co-led by Valerie Forstman and Henry Shukman Monday, December 2 - Sunday 8 This is offered in-person & virtually Register to Attend Online WAIT-LIST ONLY - Apply
Winter Solstice Daylong Sit / Zazenkai
Saturday, December 21 This course is offered in-person & virtually Join Valerie Forstman and our Sangha for a Zazenkai (Daylong Sit) Please join us for a full day of sitting,