Calendar of Events
M Monday
T Tuesday
W Wednesday
T Thursday
F Friday
S Saturday
S Sunday
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
3 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 Will Brennan
Wisdom Wednesday with Will Brennan
Wednesday, January 8th | 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
3 events,
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Thursday, January 9th | 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.
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
Saturday, January 11th  | 9:00 - 10:15 AM Mountain Time (US & Canada) Semi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online For the first session, read the book's Introduction! This group is
3 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 Bill Bruce
Wisdom Wednesday with Bill Bruce
Wednesday, January 15th | 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 Bill Bruce, this evening features meditation, a
2 events,
Dharma Talk: Carolyn Seburn
Dharma Talk: Carolyn Seburn
Thursday, January 16th | 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
2 events,
Zazenkai: Beginning with a Pang
Zazenkai: Beginning with a Pang
Beginning with a Pang Saturday, January 18th, 2025 This course is offered in-person & virtually Register Here Our first Zazenkai of the new year falls just before the concurrence of
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
3 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, January 22nd | 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
2 events,
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
Thursday, January 23rd | 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
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
Saturday, January 25th  | 9:00 - 10:15 AM Mountain Time (US & Canada) Semi-monthly on Saturdays ~ Meets Online For the first session, read the book's Introduction! This group is
3 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 Grant Goulet
Wisdom Wednesday with Grant Goulet
Wednesday, January 29th | 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
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