Closed for Private Retreat
Teisho & Morning sits run as usual. INTRO CANCELLED.
Teisho & Morning sits run as usual. INTRO CANCELLED.
Intro to Sesshin: The Freshness of Each Moment Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20 This course is offered in-person & virtually In this retreat, we set a couple days
Valerie Forstman and John Gaynor will be in Germany at Sonnenhof Zen Center for a mini-ango -- a month long practice period. This year, for the first time, Sonnenhof is dedicating
Friday, May 2nd | 5:00 - 8:00pm In-person only; bring a vegan dish to share for the potluck RSVP Here To kick off our Ecodharma Residency program, all are invited
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 This course is offered in-person and online Register Here Why are we here?: An Ecodharma Zazenkai (Daylong Sit) with David Loy Please join us for a
International Zoom Sit for Ryo'un Yamada Roshi's 85th birthday! Sunday, May 4 | 5:45 - 7:30pm | In-person and Online Join us in the Zendo this Sunday, May 4th from 5:45
Loving the World as Our Own Body: Ecodharma Sesshin with David Loy Sunday, May 25 - Sunday, June 1 Part-time, Full-time, & Online Part Time options! Register Here Join us
This year's North American Sanbo Zen Sesshin with Abbott Yamada Ryoun Roshi will be hosted in Canada, June 16-20, 2025 at Manresa Center just outside of Toronto. Mountain Cloud is
Daylong Retreat Series | In-Person and Online | Join for one or all! Daylong Retreat Series Dates: January 12th (Email us for a copy of the teisho.) February 15th (Email us for
A heartfelt hour of stories and reflections on the depth, humor, and humanity of Zen practice
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 This course is offered in-person & virtually $50; scholarships available Register Here Zen Women: Breaking Through in a Gateless World In a series of five Zazenkai/Daylong Retreats
EcoZEN: Earth as Zen Teacher (30-Day Journey) Daily Emails, Meditations & Cohort Forum: August 1 - 30 Live Workshops: Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 10:45am - 12pm MT
Celebrate 40 years of Mountain Cloud!
Saturday, August 30 | 10:00 - 10:45am MT In-person only; RSVP here Gather for a walk throughout the trails of Mountain Cloud. As we explore the land, we will hear
Saturday, August 30th | 11:00am - 1:00pm MT In-person; RSVP here Join us as we add the final touches to our new kinhin labyrinth by painting rocks with messages of
Saturday, August 30 | 5:00 - 9:00pm MT In-person only; $50 + $8 optional fees; Reserve Tickets Here The party will include: music, food & libations, giveaways, storytelling circle, labyrinth
Saturday, August 30th | 5:30 - 6:30pm MT Online; RSVP here This event is online only unless you have a ticket for Mountain Cloud's 40th Anniversary Party. Tune in to
August 31st - September 15th Online; Browse and Bid Here Celebrating 40 years of continuous practice Mountain Cloud's 40th anniversary celebration is all about sangha, so our annual fundraising effort
Sunday, August 31 | 10:00 - 11:00am MT Online; RSVP here In-person tickets are sold out Gather round for an open discussion of the broader Sanbo Zen sangha we are
Sunday, August 31 | 11:00am - 1:00pm MT In-person and members only; RSVP here Get to know your fellow members over brunch! Not a member yet? Visit this page to
Sunday, August 31 | 4:00 - 7:00pm MT 2873B Industrial Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Our sangha members Christy and Clare share an art studio, and they are opening their
Just One Sitting: Falling into the Heart of the World 2025 Autumn Sesshin Monday, September 22 - Sunday, September 28 This is offered in-person & virtually **Onsite lodging is full.
Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19 This course is offered in-person & online "Mistake after Mistake": An Introduction to Sesshin with Sanbo Zen Teacher Scott Thornton We cannot help
Zen Chants Deep Dive: A 30-Day Journey Daily Emails, Meditations & Cohort Forum: November 1 - 30 Live Workshops: Saturdays, November 1, 15, 22, and 29, 10:45am - 12pm MT
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 This course is offered in-person & virtually Register Here Zen Women: Breaking Through in a Gateless World In a series of 5 Zazenkai/Daylong Retreats throughout 2025, Valerie presents us
2025 Rohatsu Sesshin: Waking Up to This World Co-led by Valerie Forstman and Henry Shukman Saturday, December 6 - Friday, December 12 **Onsite participation is full for this sesshin -
Wednesday, December 31st | 5:30pm MT In-person and online (Please RSVP below if you plan to join us in person) You are invited to attend Mountain Cloud Zen Center's annual
30 Days of Zen: Begin Again Daily Emails, Meditations & Cohort Forum: January 2 - 31 Live Workshops: Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10:45am - 12pm MT /
Our Zen Ancestors: Keeping Company with Women Who Light the Way Saturday, January 17th, 2026 In-person and online Register for full 2026 Zazenkai Series Register for January Only January Only
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
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