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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260905T143000Z
DTEND:20260905T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T063524Z
UID:10116172-1788597000-1788600600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or ses
 shins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditati
 on schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063524Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2-2/2026-09-0
 5/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chromatic Ecology: An Art Show in the Garden
DTSTART:20260905T190000Z
DTEND:20260905T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T182401Z
UID:10118628-1788613200-1788620400@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5th | 1:00 – 3:00pm\nin-person only\; f
 ree \nJoin us for an art show in the Mountain Cloud garden with resident a
 nd textile artist Kayla Powers. This event is the culmination of Kayla’s
  project Chromatic Ecology\, an exploration of seasonally and geographical
 ly specific color\, regeneratively foraged and cultivated\, and applied to
  locally sourced fiber. Visit her website to learn more. \nKayla Powers (
 b. 1988) is a place-based artist and naturalist whose textile work is root
 ed in ecological connection. Working with traditional practices of foragin
 g\, dyeing\, weaving\, and stitching\, she explores the common threads of 
 our shared humanity with the aim of fostering deeper connections—to the 
 earth\, to craft\, and to one another. \nShe holds an MFA in Fiber Art fro
 m Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BA in Art History from Western Michigan U
 niversity. Her work has been presented in solo exhibitions at the Australi
 an Tapestry Workshop in Melbourne\, Stetson University in Deland\, Florida
 \, and Simone DeSousa Gallery in Detroit\, Michigan among others. Powers h
 as been awarded artist residencies across the U.S. and abroad\, including 
 AiR Green in Norway\, the Icelandic Textile Center in Iceland\, and Breck 
 Create in Breckenridge\, Colorado. She was the 2025 International Artist i
 n Residence and Hancock Fellow at the Australian Tapestry Workshop and a 2
 025 recipient of an Environmental Artistic Activism Grant from the Puffin 
 Foundation. She has also received the President’s Award for Sustainabili
 ty from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, a Windgate Fellowship at Arrowmont Scho
 ol of Arts and Crafts\, and a 2020 Knight Art Grant in Detroit.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182401Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/chromatic-ecology/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260906T143000Z
DTEND:20260906T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T182401Z
UID:10077712-1788683400-1788687000@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or ses
 shins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditati
 on schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182401Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2-2/2026-09-0
 6/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community Tea
DTSTART:20260906T153000Z
DTEND:20260906T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T182401Z
UID:10111281-1788687000-1788688800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:In-person only \nEvery Sunday between morning meditation* and 
 the Intro to Zen class**\, all are welcome to enjoy tea together in the Mo
 untain 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 med
 itation\, please arrive a few minutes before either meditation period to j
 oin. 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 a
 nd 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 lev
 els\, 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.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182401Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/community-tea/2026-09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Members Lab
DTSTART:20260906T160000Z
DTEND:20260906T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T062411Z
UID:10115090-1788688800-1788692400@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Sundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT\nOnline\; Members Only \nMember
 s Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for sh
 ared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. \nThe idea i
 s to strengthen sangha ties in so many directions – to hear from each ot
 her about things we might never touch on without this deliberate effort an
 d to start to map a few of the infinite creative and communal possibilitie
 s hidden in our midst. \nWhile each Sunday will be different depending on 
 members’ continuing inspirations\, some likely recurring formats include
 : \n\nCouncil or talking-stick circle\nText study (such as reviewing our
  chants)\nTeisho discussion (about the most recent Thursday Dharma talk)\
 nMusic/poetry/art appreciation and show-and-tell (bring your favorite pie
 ce to enthuse about\, or just respond to what others bring)\nSpecial teac
 h-ins by members\n\nWrite to kieran@mountaincloud.org for more info or 
 to propose a MembersLab idea\, and look for regular updates in the Mighty 
 Networks “Members’ Zone.” \nMembers can join via their regular Membe
 rs link. \nNot a member yet? Click here to learn more about the benefits 
 of membership at Mountain Cloud.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062411Z
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/members-lab-3/2026-09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Zen class
DTSTART:20260906T160000Z
DTEND:20260906T171500Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T182050Z
UID:10079064-1788688800-1788693300@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nSunda
 ys\, 10:00 – 11:15am MT\nIn-person only \nWe’ve Updated our Intro to Z
 en Format!  \nA staple of Mountain Cloud’s weekly offerings is the Intr
 o to Zen class\, led by Sanbo Zen Teacher Scott Thornton. As long-timers k
 now\, these classes are packed with information about the history of Buddh
 ism and Sanbo Zen\, the core teachings of our lineage\, Zendo etiquette\, 
 and meditation instruction. To help facilitate a more easeful experience d
 uring these classes\, our teachers have created an updated curriculum\, sp
 reading this wealth of information across four classes each month. \nWhile
  participants are encouraged to participate in all four installments\, th
 ere isn’t a particular order or sequence required – you can jump in 
 any time and attend one or all. Each class still begins with introductions
  and ends with detailed instruction on how to properly sit in meditation (
 zazen) and includes time for Q&A. \n~~~~ \nIntro to Zen is designed for 
 “beginners mindset”\, whether you have little or a lot of meditation e
 xperience. The class has four installments each month. Participants are en
 couraged to participate in all four\, but there isn’t a particular order
  or sequence required – you can jump in any time and attend one or all. 
 Each class begins with introductions and ends with detailed instruction on
  how to properly sit in meditation (zazen) and includes time for Q&A. \nSe
 ction 1 will cover the Buddha’s origin story\, and an overview of the hi
 story of Buddhism\, Zen\, Sanbo Zen\, and Mountain Cloud. \nSection 2 will
  cover The Four Aspirations\, the Three Jewels (or Treasures)\, the Three 
 Fruits of Zen\, the Four Noble Truths\, the Noble Eight Fold Path\, the Fi
 ve Remembrances\, the Four Immeasurables\, and The Four Vows of the Bodhis
 attva. \nSection 3 will be directed at how to practice at Mountain Cloud\,
  describing the use of Koans and working with a teacher\, zendo etiquette\
 , walking meditation (called kinhin)\, and chanting. There will be a gener
 al orientation to what a dharma talk (called teisho) entails\, plus a desc
 ription of the different types of practice\, from daily zazen to Zazenkai 
 (a full day of practice) to weekend and 6-day retreats (called Sesshin). \
 nThese first three classes are typically led by Sanbo Zen Teacher Scott Th
 ornton. \nSection 4 will be a more open ended meeting led by Assistant Tea
 cher and founding member of Mountain Cloud\, Will Brennan.  \nAll are wel
 come to join Community Tea right before this event in the Mountain Cloud d
 ining room from 9:30-10:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect w
 ith fellow sangha members and get to know the Mountain Cloud community. \n
  \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Friday\
 n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nMonday – Tuesday\n5:30–6:30pm • Zazen \nW
 ednesday\n5:30–6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + brief talk/Q&A 
 \nThursday\n5:30–7:00pm • Dharma Talk (Teisho)\nmeditation & dharma ta
 lk at 6:00pm \nSaturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am 
 • Zazen\n9:30–10:00am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10:00–11:1
 5am • Introduction to Zen Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Int
 ro to Zen Meditation during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar
  for any changes in our schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182050Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/intro-to-zen-class-3-3-2-2-2/2026-
 09-06/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260907T130000Z
DTEND:20260907T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T062614Z
UID:10112813-1788764400-1788768000@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062614Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-07/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tea and Toast
DTSTART:20260907T140000Z
DTEND:20260907T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T182513Z
UID:10116663-1788768000-1788769800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays | 8:00 – 8:30am\nIn-pers
 on only \nJoin Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Moun
 tain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room after morning Za
 zen\, Monday – Wednesday\, 8:00 – 8:30am. This is a wonderful way to g
 et to know the sangha and one of our Zen teachers more deeply. \nTea and t
 oast are offered freely\, and donations are welcome and deeply appreciated
  to help sustain this offering. There is a donation cup in the dining room
 \, a donation box in the Mountain Cloud lobby\, and you can also donate on
 line.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182513Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/tea-and-toast/2026-09-07/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260907T233000Z
DTEND:20260908T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T182109Z
UID:10069906-1788802200-1788805800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T182109Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4-2/2026-09
 -07/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260908T130000Z
DTEND:20260908T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T182017Z
UID:10112814-1788850800-1788854400@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182017Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tea and Toast
DTSTART:20260908T140000Z
DTEND:20260908T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T182017Z
UID:10116664-1788854400-1788856200@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays | 8:00 – 8:30am\nIn-pers
 on only \nJoin Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Moun
 tain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room after morning Za
 zen\, Monday – Wednesday\, 8:00 – 8:30am. This is a wonderful way to g
 et to know the sangha and one of our Zen teachers more deeply. \nTea and t
 oast are offered freely\, and donations are welcome and deeply appreciated
  to help sustain this offering. There is a donation cup in the dining room
 \, a donation box in the Mountain Cloud lobby\, and you can also donate on
 line.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182017Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/tea-and-toast/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260908T233000Z
DTEND:20260909T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T182017Z
UID:10069907-1788888600-1788892200@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182017Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4-2/2026-09
 -08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Garden Samu (Work Practice)
DTSTART:20260909T003000Z
DTEND:20260909T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260830T182017Z
UID:10118213-1788892200-1788897600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community,outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays during the summer | 6:30-8:00pm \nHelp us tend our ga
 rden! Each Tuesday evening\, sangha member and resident Kayla Powers will 
 lead land-based samu (work practice) in the Mountain Cloud garden. Tasks w
 ill vary depending on the time of the season but will include weeding\, pr
 uning\, planting\, and harvesting. Some limited supplies like gloves will 
 be available\, so if you have your own\, please bring them. \nEmail Kayla 
 with any questions. \nEveryone is welcome to join us for Zazen (5:30-6:30p
 m) just before the work time in the main Zendo building.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182017Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/garden-samu-work-practice/2026-09-
 08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260909T130000Z
DTEND:20260909T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T002144Z
UID:10112815-1788937200-1788940800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T002144Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-09/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tea and Toast
DTSTART:20260909T140000Z
DTEND:20260909T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T182602Z
UID:10116665-1788940800-1788942600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays | 8:00 – 8:30am\nIn-pers
 on only \nJoin Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Moun
 tain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room after morning Za
 zen\, Monday – Wednesday\, 8:00 – 8:30am. This is a wonderful way to g
 et to know the sangha and one of our Zen teachers more deeply. \nTea and t
 oast are offered freely\, and donations are welcome and deeply appreciated
  to help sustain this offering. There is a donation cup in the dining room
 \, a donation box in the Mountain Cloud lobby\, and you can also donate on
 line.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182602Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/tea-and-toast/2026-09-09/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Book Group with Scott Thornton
DTSTART:20260909T150000Z
DTEND:20260909T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T182602Z
UID:10115392-1788944400-1788948000@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:Each week\, local and online sangha members gather to dive int
 o a book together in this informal book study guided by Sanbo Zen Teacher\
 , Scott Thornton. This is a great way to touch into diverse voices and pee
 r support along your meditation path. Feel free to drop in any Wednesday\,
  to try out the group\, whether or not you’ve read the book. If you’d 
 like to know what part of the book we’ll be discussing\, reach out to Sc
 ott. \n\nCurrent book (as of July 8\, 2026): Taking Our Places by Norman F
 ischer. On July 8th we will discuss the Introduction and Chapter 1. \nUpc
 oming book (once Taking Our Places finishes): The Other Shore by Thich N
 hat Hanh\n\nMeet the group in the Zendo in person\, or join online at sit.
 mountaincloud.org with password mountain22  \nBuy the Book & Help Mountai
 n Cloud at no extra cost to you!  \n\n\nOrder the Normal Fischer book to 
 your local bookstore OR to ship directly: https://bookshop.org/a/107723/97
 80060587192\nBackorder the Thich Nhat Hanh book: https://bookshop.org/a/10
 7723/9781941529140\nMountain Cloud’s Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop
 /mountaincloud\n\n\n\nWhat is Mountain Cloud’s Bookshop?  \nMany of the
  books that shape our retreats\, webinars\, and study groups can be found 
 on Mountain Cloud’s Bookshop.org page. We use Bookshop.org because it i
 s a certified B Corp created to strengthen independent bookstores and the 
 broader literary community. Their platform and business model is designed 
 to help support local booksellers\, as well as to help authors increase th
 eir own earnings. Every purchase made through Mountain Cloud’s curated b
 ookstore also generates a commission that helps sustain our programs and c
 haritable mission—at no additional cost to you. It’s a simple way to d
 eepen your practice while supporting independent booksellers\, the authors
  whose work nourishes our community\, and Mountain Cloud.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182602Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/book-group-with-scott-thornton-2-2
 -2-4-5/2026-09-09/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wisdom Wednesday: "Painting and Practicing" with Gayle Alexander
DTSTART:20260909T233000Z
DTEND:20260910T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T062358Z
UID:10118644-1788975000-1788978600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 9th  |  5:30–6:30 PM\nMeditation beg
 ins at 5:30 pm MT\, followed by the practice share and discussion at 6:00 
 pm MT \nLed by Gayle Alexander\, this evening features meditation\, a bri
 ef practice share\, an opportunity to ask questions\, and a chance to shar
 e your experiences with practice. \nThese sessions are designed to enhance
  your practice and also provide an opportunity to connect with the local s
 angha community. This hybrid event is free and registration is not require
 d. Please arrive five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled time.  \nTo p
 articipate online\, please click on the zoom link below.\n \nsit.mountainc
 loud.org\nPasscode: mountain22 \nTrouble logging on to our online sits? C
 lick here for guidance. Need help with time zone conversion? Use the W
 orld Time Buddy \n∞ \n\nGayle Alexander began practicing painting on a r
 egular basis in 1978 and sitting with a Zen Center in 1984 in Cambridge Ma
 ssachusetts.  Gayle studied art with many teachers at many schools throug
 h the years in San Francisco\, New York City\, and Boston.  Gayle has sat
  at a few different Zen Centers: Cambridge Zen Center\, The Buddhist Assoc
 iation with Maureen Stuart (also Cambridge\, Mass)\, Rochester Zen Center 
 in Rochester New York\, and now (since 2020) with Valerie at the Mountain 
 Cloud Zen Center.\n\nAlong the way\,  Gayle worked as a Special Needs Tea
 cher for severely disabled children and adolescents while single parenting
  three children.  Gayle has lived in Madison Wisconsin with her husband\,
  Doug White\, for the last ten years.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062358Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/wisdom-wednesday-09-09-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260910T130000Z
DTEND:20260910T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T062358Z
UID:10112816-1789023600-1789027200@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062358Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk: Valerie Forstman
DTSTART:20260910T233000Z
DTEND:20260911T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182742Z
UID:10118641-1789061400-1789066800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 10th |  5:30–7:00 PM\nMeditation begin
 s at 5:30 pm MT\, followed by the Dharma Talk (teisho) at 6:00 pm MT.\n \n
 You are invited to join us for an evening with Valerie Forstman at Mountai
 n Cloud Zen Center’s zendo\, where she will be leading the Dharma Talk. 
 \nThis hybrid event is free and registration is not required. Please arriv
 e five to ten minutes ahead of the scheduled time. \nTo participate online
 \, please click on the zoom link below.\n \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscod
 e: mountain22 \nTrouble logging on to our online sits? Click here for gu
 idance. 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 wit
 hin one to two weeks. \nKindly consider contributing dana (a traditional B
 uddhist offering) to express financial gratitude to our teacher. Dana to V
 alerie can be made through Paypal: paypal.me/vforstman or Venmo: @Valerie-
 Forstman \n \n \n \n \n \n \n∞ \nValerie Forstman is an Associate Zen M
 aster of the Sanbo Zen lineage and our Guiding Teacher here at Mountain 
 Cloud. Her first teacher\, with whom she continues to work\, was Ruben Hab
 ito Roshi. Since 2003\, she has also trained under the guidance of Yamada 
 Ryoun Roshi\, current abbot of Sanbo Zen. \nValerie came to Mountain Cloud
  with a shared vision of the core of the Zen path\, a way of coming home t
 o who we truly are. In keeping with the Sanbo Zen tradition\, this path or
  ‘way’ may include koan training\, “just sitting” practice\, or si
 mple 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\, bu
 t to embody it and live it out in lives of compassionate service. \nA firs
 t-career classical musician\, Valerie holds degrees from Oberlin College C
 onservatory of Music and Stony Brook University in NY. She has taught and 
 performed in the U.S.\, Canada\, and around Europe. After discovering Zen\
 , Valerie went on to earn a Masters of Theological Studies and Ph.D. from 
 Brite Divinity School. \nAs Guiding Teacher\, Valerie is responsible for 
 the quality and integrity of Zen offerings at Mountain Cloud. She offers 
 dokusan to over 50 students a week and runs our sesshin and zazenkai. A
 longside her guiding work at Mountain Cloud\, Valerie leads sesshin (inten
 sive Zen retreats) annually at two Zen centers in Germany. \n \n \n∞ \nT
 eisho literally means “presentation of the shout.” It is not a lecture
  or a didactic discourse but a direct sharing of the dharma springing from
  the teacher’s experience. A teisho or dharma talk is not intended to en
 gage the discursive mind. Rather\, the invitation is to let the language w
 ash over the listener and\, if something strikes\, to let that resound. \n
 At Mountain Cloud\, teisho often take up a koan\, a record of an exchange 
 between Chan/Zen masters or masters and disciples that conveys the world t
 hey are sharing and carries the seeds of awakening. Teisho invite us to ke
 ep company with the ancestors whose practice-awakening (a term from Dogen)
  is freshly conveyed each time we turn to this living tradition.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182742Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/dharma-talk-09-10-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260911T130000Z
DTEND:20260911T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T182742Z
UID:10112817-1789110000-1789113600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182742Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260912T143000Z
DTEND:20260912T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T062641Z
UID:10116173-1789201800-1789205400@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or ses
 shins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditati
 on schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062641Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2-2/2026-09-1
 2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260913T143000Z
DTEND:20260913T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T062641Z
UID:10077713-1789288200-1789291800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats or ses
 shins. Please check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditati
 on schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062641Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-3-2-2-2/2026-09-1
 3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community Tea
DTSTART:20260913T153000Z
DTEND:20260913T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T182653Z
UID:10111282-1789291800-1789293600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:In-person only \nEvery Sunday between morning meditation* and 
 the Intro to Zen class**\, all are welcome to enjoy tea together in the Mo
 untain 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 med
 itation\, please arrive a few minutes before either meditation period to j
 oin. 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 a
 nd 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 lev
 els\, 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.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182653Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/community-tea/2026-09-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Members Lab
DTSTART:20260913T160000Z
DTEND:20260913T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T182653Z
UID:10115091-1789293600-1789297200@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Sundays | 10:00 – 11:00am MT\nOnline\; Members Only \nMember
 s Lab is a weekly sangha-driven event dedicated to creating space for sh
 ared exploration of emerging topics close to our heart-minds. \nThe idea i
 s to strengthen sangha ties in so many directions – to hear from each ot
 her about things we might never touch on without this deliberate effort an
 d to start to map a few of the infinite creative and communal possibilitie
 s hidden in our midst. \nWhile each Sunday will be different depending on 
 members’ continuing inspirations\, some likely recurring formats include
 : \n\nCouncil or talking-stick circle\nText study (such as reviewing our
  chants)\nTeisho discussion (about the most recent Thursday Dharma talk)\
 nMusic/poetry/art appreciation and show-and-tell (bring your favorite pie
 ce to enthuse about\, or just respond to what others bring)\nSpecial teac
 h-ins by members\n\nWrite to kieran@mountaincloud.org for more info or 
 to propose a MembersLab idea\, and look for regular updates in the Mighty 
 Networks “Members’ Zone.” \nMembers can join via their regular Membe
 rs link. \nNot a member yet? Click here to learn more about the benefits 
 of membership at Mountain Cloud.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182653Z
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/members-lab-3/2026-09-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Intro to Zen class
DTSTART:20260913T160000Z
DTEND:20260913T171500Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T182653Z
UID:10079065-1789293600-1789298100@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:education,wellness
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to silent sitting meditation. Open to all.\nSunda
 ys\, 10:00 – 11:15am MT\nIn-person only \nWe’ve Updated our Intro to Z
 en Format!  \nA staple of Mountain Cloud’s weekly offerings is the Intr
 o to Zen class\, led by Sanbo Zen Teacher Scott Thornton. As long-timers k
 now\, these classes are packed with information about the history of Buddh
 ism and Sanbo Zen\, the core teachings of our lineage\, Zendo etiquette\, 
 and meditation instruction. To help facilitate a more easeful experience d
 uring these classes\, our teachers have created an updated curriculum\, sp
 reading this wealth of information across four classes each month. \nWhile
  participants are encouraged to participate in all four installments\, th
 ere isn’t a particular order or sequence required – you can jump in 
 any time and attend one or all. Each class still begins with introductions
  and ends with detailed instruction on how to properly sit in meditation (
 zazen) and includes time for Q&A. \n~~~~ \nIntro to Zen is designed for 
 “beginners mindset”\, whether you have little or a lot of meditation e
 xperience. The class has four installments each month. Participants are en
 couraged to participate in all four\, but there isn’t a particular order
  or sequence required – you can jump in any time and attend one or all. 
 Each class begins with introductions and ends with detailed instruction on
  how to properly sit in meditation (zazen) and includes time for Q&A. \nSe
 ction 1 will cover the Buddha’s origin story\, and an overview of the hi
 story of Buddhism\, Zen\, Sanbo Zen\, and Mountain Cloud. \nSection 2 will
  cover The Four Aspirations\, the Three Jewels (or Treasures)\, the Three 
 Fruits of Zen\, the Four Noble Truths\, the Noble Eight Fold Path\, the Fi
 ve Remembrances\, the Four Immeasurables\, and The Four Vows of the Bodhis
 attva. \nSection 3 will be directed at how to practice at Mountain Cloud\,
  describing the use of Koans and working with a teacher\, zendo etiquette\
 , walking meditation (called kinhin)\, and chanting. There will be a gener
 al orientation to what a dharma talk (called teisho) entails\, plus a desc
 ription of the different types of practice\, from daily zazen to Zazenkai 
 (a full day of practice) to weekend and 6-day retreats (called Sesshin). \
 nThese first three classes are typically led by Sanbo Zen Teacher Scott Th
 ornton. \nSection 4 will be a more open ended meeting led by Assistant Tea
 cher and founding member of Mountain Cloud\, Will Brennan.  \nAll are wel
 come to join Community Tea right before this event in the Mountain Cloud d
 ining room from 9:30-10:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect w
 ith fellow sangha members and get to know the Mountain Cloud community. \n
  \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Friday\
 n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nMonday – Tuesday\n5:30–6:30pm • Zazen \nW
 ednesday\n5:30–6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + brief talk/Q&A 
 \nThursday\n5:30–7:00pm • Dharma Talk (Teisho)\nmeditation & dharma ta
 lk at 6:00pm \nSaturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am 
 • Zazen\n9:30–10:00am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10:00–11:1
 5am • Introduction to Zen Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Int
 ro to Zen Meditation during retreats or sesshin. Please check the calendar
  for any changes in our schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182653Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/intro-to-zen-class-3-3-2-2-2/2026-
 09-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:External Event: Social Meditation
DTSTART:20260914T003000Z
DTEND:20260914T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T062106Z
UID:10117585-1789324200-1789329600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Second and Fourth Sundays of the month | 6:30 – 8:00pm MT\nI
 n-person only\; $5 – $10 suggested donation\nNote: this is not an offici
 al Mountain Cloud event. It’s hosted by Santa Fe Young Meditators \nThis
  event is hosted by Santa Fe Young Meditators and open to all. Questions a
 bout the event can be directed toward the Santa Fe Young Meditators Meetup
  Group or Instagram. \nThis group is open to practitioners of all ages and
  experience (including those new to meditation) interested in exploring me
 ditation practice in a secular\, non-dogmatic environment. \nPractice begi
 ns with 20 minutes of silent meditation (instruction available)\, followed
  by social meditation. Social meditation is a practice of mindful communic
 ation (think meditative talking circle with activities) in which body\, sp
 eech and mind come together to help us bring congruency to our experience 
 and communication in the present moment. The practice fosters a sense of b
 oth confidence and community. Practice ends at 8pm\, and you are invited t
 o stay for tea afterwards. \nWhile engaging vulnerably with your own exper
 ience is encouraged during this practice\, this is not meant to be a thera
 py group and is not a replacement for therapy. The facilitators are not tr
 ained mental health professionals. In order to keep this practice safe\, a
 nything shared during this practice should be considered confidential. You
  are welcome to discuss your own experience outside of practice\, but plea
 se do not discuss others’ experiences or refer to anything shared during
  group unless the person who shared brings it up first. \nThe suggested do
 nation for this event is $5 – $10\, which help to cover the space donati
 on and meetup.com fees. The facilitators are volunteers. \nNote: This is
  not an official Mountain Cloud event. It’s hosted by Santa Fe Young Med
 itators. \nAbout Santa Fe Young Meditators \nSanta Fe Young Meditators is 
 a meditation\, mindfulness and social group for those who identify in some
  way as “young” – 20s\, 30s\, & 40s but all are welcome. The idea of
  focusing on age is not meant to be exclusionary\, but rather to promote c
 ommunity\, connection and inspiration among an age group that is often in 
 the minority at many meditation centers. \nThe group is a way to connect\,
  share space\, presence\, and practice with others who are interested in m
 editation and mindfulness\, community and social engagement\, regardless o
 f what tradition you may practice in.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062106Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/external-event-social-meditation/2
 026-09-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260914T130000Z
DTEND:20260914T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T182343Z
UID:10112818-1789369200-1789372800@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182343Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tea and Toast
DTSTART:20260914T140000Z
DTEND:20260914T143000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T062154Z
UID:10116666-1789372800-1789374600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays | 8:00 – 8:30am\nIn-pers
 on only \nJoin Assistant Sanbo Zen teacher Scott Thornton and current Moun
 tain Cloud residents for tea and toast in the dining room after morning Za
 zen\, Monday – Wednesday\, 8:00 – 8:30am. This is a wonderful way to g
 et to know the sangha and one of our Zen teachers more deeply. \nTea and t
 oast are offered freely\, and donations are welcome and deeply appreciated
  to help sustain this offering. There is a donation cup in the dining room
 \, a donation box in the Mountain Cloud lobby\, and you can also donate on
 line.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062154Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center\, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail\, Santa Fe\, 
 NM\, 87505\, United States
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/tea-and-toast/2026-09-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260914T233000Z
DTEND:20260915T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T062154Z
UID:10069910-1789407000-1789410600@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062154Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-2019-10-04-4-2-4-4-2/2026-09
 -14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Zazen
DTSTART:20260915T130000Z
DTEND:20260915T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T182307Z
UID:10112819-1789455600-1789459200@www.mountaincloud.org
CATEGORIES:wellness
DESCRIPTION:Silent sitting meditation. Open to all. \nThis sit occurs both
  online via Zoom and in-person at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. \nParticipant
 s will be guided through two rounds of 25-minute sits\, with a 5-minute wa
 lking meditation in between. You’re welcome to attend both sits\, or jus
 t one if you’re new to silent sitting. \nTo participate online\, please 
 click on the zoom link below: \nsit.mountaincloud.org\nPasscode: mountain2
 2 \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 physic
 al stillness. Practitioners engage in Zazen with a deliberate posture and 
 mental focus unique to Zen meditation\, emphasizing mindfulness and awaren
 ess of breath. Through dedicated practice\, Zazen cultivates clarity\, pre
 sence\, and insight\, serving as a pathway to deepening one’s understand
 ing of the self and the nature of reality. \n∞ \nYou may sit with us in 
 our zendo as follows*:\nMonday – Tuesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:00-8:
 30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (in-p
 erson only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Zazen \nWednesday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n8:0
 0-8:30am • Tea and Toast with Zen teacher Scott Thornton and Residents (
 in-person only)\n5:30-6:30pm • Wisdom Wednesday\nmeditation + guidance +
  brief talk/Q&A \nThursday\n7:00-8:00am • Zazen\n5:30–7:00pm • Zazen
 \nmeditation & dharma talk at 6:00pm \nFriday\n7:00–8:00am • Zazen \nS
 aturday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen \nSunday\n8:30–9:30am • Zazen\n9:30- 
 10am • Community Tea (in-person only)\n10- 11:15am • Introduction to Z
 en Meditation (in-person only) \n*There is no Zazen during retreats. Pleas
 e check the calendar for any changes in our regular meditation schedule.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182307Z
LOCATION:Mountain Cloud Zen Center and Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org/event/zazen-morning-7/2026-09-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Cloud Zen Center
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mountaincloud.org
END:VEVENT
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