What a beautiful spring we're having! And those clear skies for the awesome eclipse! Gratitude just rises up as we open ourselves to these experiences of our True Nature, manifest in the world around us, reflecting what is whole, complete, and perfect when we can see it.
Formal Tuesday evening and Sunday morning sittings occur both in-person and on Zoom.
Our next Introduction to Zen Meditation will be Tuesday evening, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. Please register by calling or texting Susan at 216-630-3583.
Private instruction for practice support and advising, individual instruction and guidance, is available by appointment (usually before or after a regularly scheduled Tuesday or Sunday sitting). Contact Susan to let her know you want to meet (216-630-3583 call/text). A call beforehand is essential.
Sunday potluck vegetarian brunches have resumed! Following the Sunday sitting on Sunday, April 21, CZG will provide coffee/tea with bagels and fixings; others can supplement with veggie add-ons: fruits, salad, pastries, etc. RSVP’s are not necessary, though helpful.
On Friday, May 17th, a local Sangha, the Crooked River Zen Center, will host a public talk by visiting Soto Zen teacher, Bussho Lahn, author of "Singing and Dancing are the voice of the Law: A commentary on Hakuin's Song of Zazen." See Schedule and Events for details.
A new Dharma Study/Book Discussion group commenced on Thursday evening, March 7 at 7pm and will run for six weeks. The book is Deepening Zen, by Roshi Mitra Bishop. Join at the regular CZG Zoom site.
For the past forty-plus years, the Cleveland Zazen Group has taught and practiced traditional Zen meditation in a welcoming, all-inclusive atmosphere and setting. Located in Cleveland Heights, the group meets several times weekly as well as sponsoring occasional introductory workshops for beginners and extended meditation retreats for more experienced practitioners.
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