Schedule / Calendar
All daily and weekly recurring sits are free and offered online and in-person, no membership or registration required. See our daily meditation schedule for details, including a copy of our daily chants.
There is no Zazen (daily meditation) during retreats. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
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To attend in person, please read and follow our COVID-19 Protocols for MCZC’s current policies on masks, vaccinations, and testing.

Dharma Talk: “One Treasure – Endlessly Functioning” with Valerie Forstman
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomThursday, December 18th | 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
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomDuring 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.
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
CANCELED: Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomNote: Book Group is canceled for December 24th and 31st. We will resume as usual on Wednesday, January 7th. Each week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
CANCELED: Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomNote: Book Group is canceled for December 24th and 31st. We will resume as usual on Wednesday, January 7th. Each week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into
Ring in the New Year with Mountain Cloud
Wednesday, December 31st | 5:30pm MT In-person and online You are invited to attend Mountain Cloud Zen Center's annual New Year's Eve sit. This special event will include meditation, chanting,
Turtles EcoDharma Group
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomDuring 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.
30 Days of Zen (Online Course)
30 Days of Zen: Begin Again Daily Emails, Meditations & Cohort Forum: January 2 - 31 Live Workshops: Saturdays, January 3, 10, 24, and 31, 10:45am - 12pm MT /
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Tea and Toast
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesMondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 8:30am In-person only Join Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Mountain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room
Book Group with Scott Thornton
Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via ZoomEach week, local and online sangha members gather to dive into a book together in this informal book study guided by Sanbo Zen Teacher, Scott Thornton. Current book (as of
Community Tea
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesA time to enjoy tea and community connection on Sunday mornings. Open to all.
Members Lab
Online via ZoomSundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT Online; Members Only Members Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for shared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. The idea
Intro to Zen class
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesIntroduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.
External Event: Social Meditation
Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month | 6:30 - 8:00pm MT In-person only; $5 - $10 suggested donation Note: this is not an official Mountain Cloud event. It's hosted

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