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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/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250120T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20240927T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003201Z
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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-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250121T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250121T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112389-1737442800-1737446400@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250121T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20240927T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003201Z
UID:10069567-1737480600-1737484200@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112390-1737529200-1737532800@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T100000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241217T010510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T010510Z
UID:10079259-1737536400-1737540000@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2-2/2025-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Book Group with Scott,Community Events,Weekly/Daily Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20250106T151503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T151503Z
UID:10113985-1737567000-1737570600@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom Wednesday with Scott Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22nd  |  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 Scott Thornton\, 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\nScott Thornton is an Assistant Teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage and the Assistant Teacher at Mountain Cloud. \nYou can see him at Mountain Cloud sitting in the zendo in the morning\, leading the Book Study Wednesdays from 9-10\, Intro Classes Sundays 10-11:15\, and Intro Retreats. He also provides 1-1 practice guidance to members. \nSince 2000\, he was a student of Ruben Habito Roshi at The Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas\, TX. He currently directs the Mountain Cloud Residency Program.  He has been a Clinical Psychologist for 34 years. His first career was in Theater\, and he is still an active singer/songwriter and performer.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/wisdom-wednesday-with-scott-thornton-01-22-25/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops,Wisdom Wednesday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountaincloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott_112621-8-cropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112391-1737615600-1737619200@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20250106T181001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T181001Z
UID:10113988-1737653400-1737658800@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 23rd  |  5:30–7:00 PM\nMeditation begins at 5:30 pm MT\, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. \nYou are invited to join us for an evening with Valerie Forstman at Mountain Cloud Zen Center’s zendo\, where she will be leading the Dharma Talk. This hybrid event is free and registration is not required. Please arrive five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled time. \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 . \nIf you miss a dharma talk\, you can find it on our YouTube channel within one to two weeks. \nKindly consider contributing dana (a traditional Buddhist offering) to express financial gratitude to our visiting teacher. Dana can be made through paypal: paypal.me/vforstman. \n∞ \nValerie Forstman is an Associate Zen Master of the SanboZen lineage and our Guiding Teacher here at Mountain Cloud. Her first teacher\, with whom she continues to work\, was Ruben Habito Roshi. Since 2003\, she has also trained under the guidance of Yamada Ryoun Roshi\, current abbot of SanboZen. \nValerie came to Mountain Cloud with a shared vision of the core of the Zen path\, a way of coming home to who we truly are. In keeping with the SanboZen tradition\, this path or ‘way’ may include koan training\, “just sitting” practice\, or simple breath awareness practice\, all of which funnel into what it means to undergo the immense change of heart implied by the term “awakening.” What a joy and what a rich process it can be\, not just to taste this\, but to embody it and live it out in lives of compassionate service. \nAs Guiding Teacher\, Valerie is responsible for he quality and integrity of Zen offerings as Mountain Cloud. She offers dokusan to over 50 students a week\, runs our sesshin and zazenkai\, Alongside her guiding work at Mountain Cloud\, Valerie leads sesshin (intensive Zen retreats) annually at two Zen centers in Germany. \n∞ \nDharma Talk often referred to as a “teisho” in Zen Buddhism\, is a discourse or lecture given by a teacher to convey teachings on Buddhist philosophy\, principles\, and practice. During a Dharma talk\, the teacher may explore various aspects of Buddhist doctrine\, share insights from personal experience\, and offer guidance to the audience on how to apply these teachings in their lives. The purpose is to deepen understanding\, inspire contemplation\, and support the development of mindfulness and wisdom among the practitioners.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/dharma-talk-valerie-forstman-01-23-25/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dharma,Talks & Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250124T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250124T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112392-1737702000-1737705600@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003133Z
UID:10112076-1737788400-1737792000@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Zazen - Online
DESCRIPTION:*Online only* \nSilent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nTo participate online\, please click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22 \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. \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  \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/sat-zazen-online/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250125T101500
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20250106T183046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T183638Z
UID:10113991-1737795600-1737800100@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:The Precepts Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 25th   |  9:00 – 10:15 AM Mountain Time (US & Canada)\nSemi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online  \nFor the first session\, read the book’s Introduction! \nThis group is for members and friends of members who want to explore how the Ten Precepts might inform\, empower\, and enliven our practice\, both on the cushion and off. We will be reading Opening to Oneness by Nancy Mujo Baker. Our Curriculum Coordinator & Campus Coordinator\, Kieran Mead-Ward\, will convene the meetings\, and we anticipate guest appearances by the author herself! \nTo join us\, use the following Zoom link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84830985606?pwd=bmKCAkzyhSXkHmWKtXYfMJz3gWAvin.1\nMeeting ID: 848 3098 5606\nPasscode: sangha \nPlease consider giving dana to our teachers It’s a Buddhist tradition to offer a financial gratitude gift to the teacher. You can use these payment methods: paypal: nancyebaker@earthlink.net \n∞ \nIn Opening to Oneness\, Zen teacher Nancy Baker offers a detailed path of practice for Zen students planning to take the precepts and for anyone\, Buddhist or non-Buddhist\, interested in deepening their personal study of ethical living. She reveals that there are three levels of each precept: a literal level (don’t kill\, not even a bug)\, a relative level that takes moral ambiguity into account (what if it’s a malaria-spreading mosquito?)\, and an ultimate level—the paradoxical level of nonduality\, in which the precepts are naturally expressed from a state of oneness. \nFull of nuance\, intelligence\, and compassion\, the first half of the book addresses the ten grave precepts mostly from the relative level\, including instructions for how to practice these precepts individually and in pairs or groups. The second half of the book takes a deep dive into looking at the precepts from the ultimate perspective\, largely through an exploration of the writings of Dogen\, the thirteenth-century religious genius who founded the Soto Zen school. \n\n\n\n\n∞ \nNancy Mujo Baker Roshi is a distinguished Zen teacher and writer\, renowned as the founding teacher of the No Traces Sangha within the lineage of Maezumi Roshi’s White Plum Sangha. Recognized as a Dharma successor to Bernie Glassman\, she holds the esteemed position of being among the first fully empowered lay Soto Zen teachers. With over forty years of teaching experience\, she served as a Professor Emerita of Philosophy at Sarah Lawrence College. Currently residing in New York City\, she brings a wealth of wisdom and insight to her teachings. We had the privilege of featuring one of her essays\, “Sitting No-where\, Leaving no Traces\,” on our website previously. You can read it by clicking here.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/the-precepts-study-group-2025-01-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T093000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20240325T164617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003236Z
UID:10077628-1737880200-1737883800@www.mountaincloud.org
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 • Zazen\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 or sesshins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241003T231457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T204805Z
UID:10111197-1737883800-1737885600@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Community Tea
DESCRIPTION:In-person only \nEvery Sunday between morning meditation* and the Intro to Zen class**\, all are welcome to enjoy tea together in the Mountain Cloud dining room. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and strengthen sangha\, one of the Three Refuges on the path to liberation. \nAttending morning meditation and/or the Intro to Zen class before or after Community Tea is strongly encouraged.  \n*For morning meditation\, please arrive a few minutes before either meditation period to join. The first silent meditation period begins at 8:30am\, and the second at 9:00am. Sitting together in meditation is a powerful way to support our personal practice\, as it can strengthen our resolve for being here now and hone our focus as we experience the energy of our fellow practitioners. \n**The Intro to Zen class is open to practitioners of all experience levels\, whether you have been meditating for decades or are looking to start a practice. \n To attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/community-tea/2025-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountaincloud.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MC-sangha.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250126T111500
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241008T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T204656Z
UID:10078980-1737885600-1737890100@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Zen class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nHosted in-person only \nIntro 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: \n\nUnderstand others’ backgrounds and stories\, fostering mutual learning through interaction\nFamiliarize yourself with Zen etiquette\, including approaches to seating and posture\, as well as walking meditation tailored to your physical capabilities\nExplore the basics of regulating breath and stilling the mind\nLearn more about our Zen center and our operational procedures\n\nAll 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. \n \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\n5:30–6:30pm • Zazen (online only) \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  \n To attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing. \n*There is no Intro to Zen Meditation during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar for any changes in our schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/intro-to-zen-class-3-3-2/2025-01-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112393-1737961200-1737964800@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20240927T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003201Z
UID:10069570-1737999000-1738002600@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112394-1738047600-1738051200@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250128T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20240927T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003201Z
UID:10069571-1738085400-1738089000@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112395-1738134000-1738137600@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T100000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241217T010510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T010510Z
UID:10079260-1738141200-1738144800@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2-2/2025-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Book Group with Scott,Community Events,Weekly/Daily Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20250106T151706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T151706Z
UID:10113986-1738171800-1738175400@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom Wednesday with Grant Goulet
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 29th  |  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 Grant Goulet\, 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\nGrant Goulet is our Senior Resident. Following several years of online practice with Mountain Cloud\, while based in Detroit\, Michigan\, Grant joined the Residency program in January 2024\, and\, since May\, has enjoyed the role of Senior Resident\, providing operational management of on-site programs\, assisting with facility and grounds caretaking\, and leading hospitality for guests. \nGrant is deeply interested in the supportive tripod of spiritual\, philosophical\, and scientific disciplines\, with particular emphasis on metaphysics and the nature of consciousness. After several years of self-directed inquiry and contemplative practices\, Grant was drawn to Zen through the writings and talks of Alan Watts\, and has since deepened his appreciation for the tradition as the “the sword so sharp it cuts two into one.” Prior to taking up residency at Mountain Cloud\, Grant utilized his PhD in Biomedical Engineering as faculty in academia\, and executive leader in industry. \nOff the cushion\, Grant can be found running wild in the mountains around Santa Fe\, taking pictures\, writing down his philosophical musings\, and traveling around with his partner\, Kayla\, and their dog\, Maple\, in their tiny house on wheels.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/wisdom-wednesday-with-grant-goulet-01-29-25/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Talks & Workshops,Wisdom Wednesday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112396-1738220400-1738224000@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112397-1738306800-1738310400@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250201T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142218
CREATED:20241016T162006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003133Z
UID:10112077-1738393200-1738396800@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Zazen - Online
DESCRIPTION:*Online only* \nSilent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nTo participate online\, please click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain22 \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. \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  \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/sat-zazen-online/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T093000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142219
CREATED:20240325T164617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003236Z
UID:10077629-1738485000-1738488600@www.mountaincloud.org
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 • Zazen\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 or sesshins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T100000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142219
CREATED:20241003T231457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T204805Z
UID:10111198-1738488600-1738490400@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Community Tea
DESCRIPTION:In-person only \nEvery Sunday between morning meditation* and the Intro to Zen class**\, all are welcome to enjoy tea together in the Mountain Cloud dining room. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other and strengthen sangha\, one of the Three Refuges on the path to liberation. \nAttending morning meditation and/or the Intro to Zen class before or after Community Tea is strongly encouraged.  \n*For morning meditation\, please arrive a few minutes before either meditation period to join. The first silent meditation period begins at 8:30am\, and the second at 9:00am. Sitting together in meditation is a powerful way to support our personal practice\, as it can strengthen our resolve for being here now and hone our focus as we experience the energy of our fellow practitioners. \n**The Intro to Zen class is open to practitioners of all experience levels\, whether you have been meditating for decades or are looking to start a practice. \n To attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/community-tea/2025-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250202T111500
DTSTAMP:20250106T142219
CREATED:20241008T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T204656Z
UID:10078981-1738490400-1738494900@www.mountaincloud.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Zen class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nHosted in-person only \nIntro 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: \n\nUnderstand others’ backgrounds and stories\, fostering mutual learning through interaction\nFamiliarize yourself with Zen etiquette\, including approaches to seating and posture\, as well as walking meditation tailored to your physical capabilities\nExplore the basics of regulating breath and stilling the mind\nLearn more about our Zen center and our operational procedures\n\nAll 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. \n \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\n5:30–6:30pm • Zazen (online only) \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  \n To attend in person\, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks\, vaccinations\, and testing. \n*There is no Intro to Zen Meditation during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar for any changes in our schedule.
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/intro-to-zen-class-3-3-2/2025-02-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T080000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142219
CREATED:20241016T162408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003051Z
UID:10112398-1738566000-1738569600@www.mountaincloud.org
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/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250203T183000
DTSTAMP:20250106T142219
CREATED:20240927T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T003201Z
UID:10069574-1738603800-1738607400@www.mountaincloud.org
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-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Sanbo Zen,Weekly/Daily Event,Zazen
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