Calendar of Events
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T Thursday
F Friday
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S Sunday
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30 Days of Zen Compassion
30 Days of Zen Compassion
30 Days of Zen
Deepen your practice through 30 days of Zen training including daily meditation, sangha support, teachings from past Zen Masters, and guidance from Henry Shukman, Valerie Forstman, and current leaders in Sanbo Zen.
Even if all of the innumerable buddhas in the entire universe combined their efforts and attempted to measure the merit of one person’s zazen , they could never fathom it.  ~ from Dogen’s Talk on Wholehearted Practice of the Way
3 events,
4 events,
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Join for the book study with residents and other community members, led by Assistant Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. The current book is A Fire Runs Through All Things by Susan
Wisdom Wednesday with Grant Goulet
Wisdom Wednesday with Grant Goulet
Wednesday, November 27th | 5:30–6:30 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT Led by Grant Goulet, this evening features meditation, a
3 events,
*NO* Dharma Talk (Evening Closure for Thanksgiving)
*NO* Dharma Talk (Evening Closure for Thanksgiving)
No Dharma Talk happening on November 28th, 2024. Mountain Cloud will be closed in the afternoon and evening for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please join us in the morning for our
2 events,
3 events,
Zazen – Online
Zazen – Online
*Online only* Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. To participate online, please click on the zoom link below: sit.mountaincloud.org Passcode: mountain22 Participants will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group Saturday, November 30  | 9-10:15 AM MST (US & Canada) Semi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online For the first session, read the book's Introduction! This group
3 events,
1 event,
Rohatsu Sesshin with Valerie & Henry (hybrid)
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
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Join for the book study with residents and other community members, led by Assistant Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. The current book is A Fire Runs Through All Things by Susan
Wisdom Wednesday with Will Brennan
Wisdom Wednesday with Will Brennan
Wednesday, December 11th | 5:30–6:30 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT Led by Will Brennan, this evening features meditation, a
2 events,
Sangha Dialogue with Valerie Forstman and Sarah Giffin
Sangha Dialogue with Valerie Forstman and Sarah Giffin
Thursday, December 12th | 5:30–7:00 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. You are invited to join us for an
4 events,
Zazen – Online
Zazen – Online
*Online only* Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. To participate online, please click on the zoom link below: sit.mountaincloud.org Passcode: mountain22 Participants will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group Saturday, December 14  | 9-10:15 AM MST (US & Canada) Semi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online For the first session, read the book's Introduction! This
Sangha Meeting
Sangha Meeting
Saturday, December 14th | 1:00 - 2:15pm MT | In-Person and Online Please join us for the final Sangha Meeting of the year. We will enjoy some reflections from sangha
Member’s Zone Live Demo and Q&A
Member’s Zone Live Demo and Q&A
Saturday, December 14th; 2:30 - 3pm MSTÂ (Hybrid: *bring your computer if you come in person) An introduction + demo followed by a Q & A Join Zoom Meeting: sit.mountaincloud.org
5 events,
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Book Group with Scott Thornton
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
Wisdom Wednesday with Scott Thornton
Wisdom Wednesday with Scott Thornton
Wednesday, December 18th | 5:30–6:30 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT Led by Scott Thornton, this evening features meditation, a
3 events,
Dharma Talk: “Darkness and Light Reveal Our True Nature” with Maria Reis Habito
Dharma Talk: “Darkness and Light Reveal Our True Nature” with Maria Reis Habito
Thursday, December 19th | 5:30–7:00 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. You are invited to join us for an
Turtles EcoDharma Group
Turtles EcoDharma Group
During these gatherings, we'll delve into the question: "How can we, as Zen practitioners, respond to the current ecological crises with open hearts?" Our discussion will include analysis of recent environmental events, relevant media, and our personal reflections on these issues.
1 event,
Winter Solstice Daylong Sit / Zazenkai
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,
4 events,
SocialiZen Peer Group (all welcome)
SocialiZen Peer Group (all welcome)
Join us each month for SocialiZen in our online zendo, and feel free to reach out to kieran@mountaincloud.org with any questions about the event! Link:  sit.mountaincloud.org   Password:  mountain22 ∞ SocialiZen is an informal, lightly facilitated gathering to
2 events,
2 events,
*NO* Wisdom Wednesday Talk (Evening Closure for the Holidays)
*NO* Wisdom Wednesday Talk (Evening Closure for the Holidays)
No Wisdom Wednesday Talk happening on December 25th, 2024. Mountain Cloud will be closed in the afternoon and evening for the holidays. Please join us in the morning for our
2 events,
*NO* Dharma Talk (Evening Closure for the Holidays)
*NO* Dharma Talk (Evening Closure for the Holidays)
No Dharma Talk happening on December 26th, 2024. Mountain Cloud will be closed in the afternoon and evening for the holidays. Please join us in the morning for our hybrid
2 events,
Zazen – Online
Zazen – Online
*Online only* Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. To participate online, please click on the zoom link below: sit.mountaincloud.org Passcode: mountain22 Participants will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group
The Precepts Study Group Saturday, December 28  | 9-10:15 AM MST (US & Canada) Semi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online For the first session, read the book's Introduction! This group
3 events,
2 events,
1 event,
Ring in the New Year with Mountain Cloud
Ring in the New Year with Mountain Cloud
You are invited to attend Mountain Cloud Zen Center's annual New Year's Eve sit. This special event will include meditation, chanting, ringing of the Densho bell, and a community celebration.
1 event,
*CLOSED* for the holidays
*CLOSED* for the holidays
No morning Zazen or Wisdom Wednesday Talk happening on January 1st, 2025. Mountain Cloud will be closed for the holidays. Our regular sitting schedule will resume Thursday morning, January 2nd.
2 events,
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Thursday, January 2nd | 5:30–7:00 PM Meditation begins at 5:30 pm MT, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT. You are invited to join us for an
1 event,
Zazen – Online
Zazen – Online
*Online only* Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. To participate online, please click on the zoom link below: sit.mountaincloud.org Passcode: mountain22 Participants will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute