Clouds In Water Zen Center

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In this 2-hour workshop, you receive all the tools you need to get started on your personal journey in Zen practice.

Instruction will be given in zazen meditation, basic Buddhist philosophy, developing a home practice, as well as practicing as part of a community.

There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation!

All are welcome and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

This is a monthly offering. It is Zoom-only every other month. Upcoming schedule:
Jan: In-person
Feb: Zoom
Mar: In-person

## Clouds in Water and Ryumonji Zen Monastery

In person only
Friday, January 16, 5 pm through Sunday, January 18, 3 pm
By donation: $5 - $300
No one tuned away for lack of funds

With Sosan Flynn and Shoken Winecoff

We are happy to continue to partner with Ryumonji Zen Monastery in northeastern Iowa for a lovely sharing of practice energy. Ryumonji, located about 3 hours from the Twin Cities, is designed from a blueprint of a classic Zen monastery in Japan. Built and operated in an environmentally sustainable way, its gorgeous buildings and temple grounds reflect the spirit of "peaceful dwelling." You will experience the deep quiet of the rural countryside, and if it's clear at night you will see the Milky Way!

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In-person only
Saturday, January 31, 10 - 11:30 am
By donation: $5 - $50
No one turned away for lack of funds
With Myoshin and Sosan

At Clouds in Water, the teachers regularly practice "flower watering" where we express what we appreciate about one another. Flower Watering is the first step in the practice of "Beginning Anew" in which we also practice expressing remorse and offering forgiveness. This is a wonderful practice that anyone can do. In this workshop, parents are invited to come with their children, ages 6 and older. We will learn this practice together, emphasizing the expression of gratitude.

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Hybrid: In-person and Zoom
Saturdays, January 3, February 7 and March 7
9 am - Noon
By donation: $5 - $210
No one turned away for lack of funds

with Rev. Koji Acquaviva

There are ways of understanding both the world and the mind which can decrease stress, frustration and confusion while also connecting us to an appreciative experience of life.

In this series of long-form classes, we clarify the foundations of Buddhist thought, starting with early Buddhism and following the evolution of teaching and practice through the mahayana schools and culminating in an explanation of the unique teachings of Zen.

The intention of this series is to offer practitioners a deeper understanding of the ideas which underpin Buddhist practice, making available a more subtle and nuanced interpretation of practice experiences.

Online registration ends 1/1/26. If you would like to register after that date, email koji@cloudsinwater.org.