BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mountains and Waters Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mountains and Waters Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mountains and Waters Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20200322T162246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T003102Z UID:2762-1744570800-1744576200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:The Gift of Fearlessness: Conversations on whatever - 2nd and 4th Sundays ONLINE DESCRIPTION:The Gift of Fearlessness: Conversations on the Pandemic\nEvery Sunday beginning at 7 pm Central Time:\nGathering to reflect on our experiences and actions with the Coronavirus epidemic. Beginning with a few minutes of guided meditation\, then check-ins\, a short reading or talk\, discussion\, and ending with spiritual practices to support ourselves and the world. \nThis is an ONLINE meeting using Zoom –  please go here https://zoom.us/my/shodo to join us. \nNo password is needed\,  you shouldn’t need to download Zoom\, but please give yourself 5 minutes extra to figure it out the first time. \n  \nFee:  No charge – but if you would like to make a donation. \nClick Here to go to Donate to MWA \n  \nOtherwise\, donations will be gratefully received by MWA URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/the-gift-of-fearlessness-some-sundays-online/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200321-zendo-group2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250404T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230103T220608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T010007Z UID:4453-1743778800-1743793200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Tree planting Friday\, April 4\, 3-7 DESCRIPTION:We are digging and replanting some small white pine trees.\nThe magnificent white pine stand has created a lot of little trees\, that need to be moved for their own health and to protect the neighbors’ driveway. We’ll move some to repair tornado damage and begin a privacy screen\, and give some away. \nNotes:\n\nDon’t use the registration form\, just email me. Tell me what hours you plan to come. I’ll send directions to everyone who contacts.\nWear sturdy shoes. If you have a favorite shovel or favorite gloves\, bring them; otherwise we provide. I recommend avoiding fuzzy clothes\, which pick up burrs and stuff. Jeans and a shirt are good\, and I can lend appropriate thing.\nIf you would like to take home a little pine tree\, you might bring a bucket or plant pot. A 5-gallon bucket would be enough for the biggest trees.\nIf you want to come early\, you can join us in finding where to plant\, or help with supper prep. The time is organized for people who work regular jobs.\nThere will be food\, and probably some of us will stay until dark.\nWeather forecast is over 50 for that afternoon. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/friday-april-4-tree-planting/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/20240813_130731-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240321T171724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T121616Z UID:4918-1736361000-1736366400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Zen study group: Wednesday evenings\, ongoing. DESCRIPTION:Zen precepts\nSuitable for people of any experience\, of particular interest to people interested in receiving the precepts. We start again January 8 and continue weekly. \nClass begins at 6:30 pm Central Time with 15 minutes of zazen (sitting meditation)\, followed by presentation and discussion\, ending at 8 Central Time and followed by an optional sitting period to 8:30. You can join at any time. If you register in advance\, you’ll receive the emails that keep in touch as well as any changes. We tend to skip the fourth week each month. \nOur main text is Being Upright by Tenshin Reb Anderson. \nThis is online. If you are local and would like to come in person\, we can make arrangements. \n  \nYou can contact me at shodo@mountainsandwatersalliance.org with any questions. \nFees/donations\nBecause people have donated in the past\, I’m able to offer this class freely. I encourage you to make a donation to support future classes and events. \nPlease register. If you like\, use the donate link instead of the fee. \n\n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Name of Class You Are Attending:What Dates Will You Attend?Choose:\n \n \n Cost: ($30/evening)\n \n \n \n Supporter: ($50/evening)\n \n \n \n Your amount: (any amount from zero to lots)\n I'll Pay:\n \n \n Full Amount Now\n \n \n \n Partial Amount Now\n \n \n \n Later\n Today I'll pay a total of:\n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n Human Check: What is 27+2 ?Please enter a number from 1 to 100.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/zen-study-group-2024/ CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Small-groups-2019-land-care-retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20241119T230547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T230547Z UID:5157-1734796800-1734807600@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Winter Solstice bonfire and potluck DESCRIPTION:Winter solstice this year is Saturday\, December 21.\nThe core is the bonfire and potluck\n4-7 pm\, child-friendly. We’ll include a simple ritual of looking back and forward at our lives\, and send loving-kindness. Potluck is presumably indoors. (If weather is terrible\, the fire will also be indoors; if it’s cold we can do rituals indoors.) \nDaytime extras:\nFrom 10-4\, you’re welcome to join us and help put this together. Outdoors is gathering firewood and organizing comfortable seating\, blankets\, lights\, safe walking\, etc.  Indoors will be about food: making cookies and treats\, real food\, getting things ready to be together. \nSleeping over is welcome\, for children\, adults\, and families. \nEvening extras:\nPerhaps we’ll gather again around the fire and do prayers\, blessings\, chanting\, poetry reading\, particularly for this world which seems to be changing. Perhaps we’ll have meditation instruction and do sitting and walking meditation. Perhaps some of us will join the old tradition of sitting with the fire all night – taking turns an hour at a time – until morning arrives – and celebrate the dawn together. \nPractical notes:\nPlease email me to let me know who’s coming\, for which time (bonfire\, day\, evening) and how many\, along with possible special needs. (e.g. 3 adults\, 1 small child\, need nap space – or 4 10-year-old wild kids\, need activities\, or “can’t eat gluten” etc.) We’ll do whatever is needed with this information. It’s okay to send a “maybe” and fill it in later. \nKid notes:\nIf we have a lot of children\, I’ll look into hiring a child care professional. Or we can organize taking turns. \nDirections\, parking\, and other stuff are here: \nPast visitors will be pleased to know that the stairs now have a handrail and are safe. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/winter-solstice-bonfire-and-potluck/ CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20231221_172247-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240901T213815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T181535Z UID:5076-1732993200-1733650200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - December 1-8 2024 DESCRIPTION:There is a space where the whole universe comes together.\nIn a Zen sesshin (“to settle the mind”)\, we enter that space\, sitting quietly together for long stretches of time\, allowing it to settle into our bones and bodies. It’s simple and often challenging. It can become a sort of adventure in discovering ourselves. It’s also a way of giving our support to the universe\, including all the human activities and difficulties\, while accepting the way it gives life to all of us. \nSaturday November 30\, 7 pm – Sunday December 8\, 9:30 am\nThis is the traditional week-long sesshin honoring Buddha’s enlightenment.\n\nSitting and walking meditation for 12 hours a day in silence\, indoors or outdoors. Cooking and other tasks will be shared on a volunteer basis. Simple vegetarian meals are included.\nFirst night is arrival and settling in; orientation will be in the morning after breakfast.\nThere may be words of encouragement\, additional orientation sessions\, or other teaching support as needed\, in context of a primarily silent week.\nPrivate interviews are available immediately after the closing circle.\nPartial participation is possible\, see below.\nSimple sleeping accommodations are offered; commuting is possible but discouraged.\nPlease contact Shodo with questions or to arrange part-time or commuting participation.\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFull-time Schedule \n\nOn Saturday 11/30\, arrive 7-8 pm\, to settle in before night.\nSunday 12/1\, zazen at 6 and 7\, breakfast at 8\, orientation at 9\, then the usual schedule.\nFrom 12/2 to 12/7: zazen at 6\, 7\, 9\, 10\, 11\, afternoon 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5 and evening 7\, 8. Three meals in the breaks\, silent\, informal.\n12/8: Zazen at 6 and 7 am\, breakfast at 8\, closing circle at 9\, followed by private interviews if requested.\nEach period is 50 minutes\, followed by 10 minutes of kinhin (walking meditation). Leave a note if you need to nap\, do walking instead of sitting\, or leave the schedule in any way\, including ending sooner than planned.\n\nPart-timers \n\nPeople with meditation experience are welcome to drop in for a few hours.\nIf you are coming for a time that includes a meal or an overnight\, we need registration (after contacting Shodo as above).\nPlease arrive during walking meditation – the 10 minutes before each hour – or during a meal break. Plan on silence while here.\n\nNOTES: \n\nRegistration is required\, one week in advance. Retreats are held at a private home on a 17-acre farm\, an hour south of Minneapolis\, on the Cannon River.\nLeader is Shodo Spring\, dharma heir of Shohaku Okumura and founder of Mountains and Waters Alliance (MountainsandWatersAlliance.org)\nFees are minimal – $40/day early registration includes food and lodging; donations support the teacher in the ancient tradition called dana.*\nFeel free to ask questions. Driving directions and other information will be sent. If you would like to arrive early or stay late\, please ask.\nSee the Covid page for current Covid precautions. See Visitor Information for various practical things\, directions\, parking\, environmental and other lifestyle matters (more than you want\, probably).\nIf you have not been here before\, if you have never sat sesshin before\, or if you have health concerns\, please contact Shodo before registering.\nThere will be no incense and no fragrance. Outdoor walking meditation is available. Limit 10 full-time registrants.\n\n*Dana is important. Shodo supports the teaching through an outside job and a minimalist lifestyle\, and will miss a week’s pay. Suggested retreat donation is $40/day\, which only covers tangible costs (food and shelter). Additional donations support her effort and preparation\, and also help those who cannot pay. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (if you are not attending the full event)I am...*\n \n \n Paying COST ONLY today ($30/day)\n \n \n \n Paying RECOMMENDED amount ($40/day)\n \n \n \n Paying SUPPORTER amount today ($50/day)\n \n \n \n Your Choice (from $0 to infinity)\n \n \n \n Paying a deposit today and the balance when I arrive\n Cost Only is $30/day QuantityThis covers only our costs feed and house you - This is a 7 day sesshin\, Under quantity\, enter 7 if you will attend the whole event. If you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. (If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.)\n \n \n Price:\n $30.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Recommended Price is $40/day QuantityThis is the Recommended Price - This is a 7 day sesshin\, Under quantity\, enter 7 if you will attend the whole event. If you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. (If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.)\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Supporter Price is $50/day QuantityThis price helps to support others - This is a 7 day sesshin\, Under quantity\, enter 7 if you will attend the whole event. If you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. (If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.)\n \n \n Price:\n $50.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Your Choice - Pay the amount that works for youPlease enter the total price that works for you for total number of days you will be attending - it could be zero to anything - be sure to tell Shodo how many and what days you will attend.\n \n How many days will you be attending? Deposit is $20/day QuantityThis is an 8 day sesshin\, Under quantity\, enter 8 if you will attend the whole event. If you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. (If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.)\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Is it MORE or LESS than 2 weeks (14 days) until this event? ($25 discount for early registration on retreats of 3 days or more)*\n \n \n 14 Days or MORE! And retreat is at least 3 days\n \n \n \n LESS than 14 days or retreat is less than 3 days\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above pay for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Click here to read the Covid PolicyHave you read and understood our Covid Policy?*\n \n \n yes\n Transport and Overnight PlansPlease let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Please also let us know what your plans are for staying overnight (if applicable) (eg: do you ned a bed\, are you camping etc..)Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-december-1-8-2024/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rohatsu.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240901T212847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T194311Z UID:5072-1729324800-1729422000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Atlanta weekend Zen retreat - rescheduled DESCRIPTION:I’ll be leading a weekend sesshin Saturday and Sunday morning\, at Midtown Atlanta Zendo\, hosted by Daiki Barlow. It will be 8-6 on Saturday and 8-12 Sunday. Replacement date will be announced\, probably January or February 2025. \nMore information later. \nQuestions about the teaching and practice can be addressed to Shodo. Registrations and practical questions should be sent to Daiki. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/atlanta-weekend-zen-retreat/ LOCATION:Midtown Atlanta Zendo\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Buddha_Amida-EO_374-IMG_8906-gradient.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240505T001717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T123952Z UID:4979-1716037200-1716064200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Biochar Workshop May 18\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:We’ll make biochar together in our home kiln. You’ll haul wood\, build and maintain the fire\, damp down the fire\, harvest biochar\, and learn what you \nFuel\nneed to know from Perry Post\, an experienced landscaper and nurseryman who has been making biochar \nInoculated biochar\, ready to use\nfor a while now. \nThis day goes from one to dusk on May 18.Please send an email. (We will expect you – so email again if you change your mind.)  IF YOU’D LIKE TO COME EARLY AND HANG OUT WITH THE LAND\, LET US KNOW. We have canceled the weekend retreat\, but Shodo is happy to teach meditation or do mindful harvesting/gardening with you. \nExpect to learn everything about making biochar at a small scale\, from building the first fire to storing and inoculating it. \nThere’s no fee for the workshop. Any donations will go to Perry for his work and expertise. He’s been collecting wood for a while now\, and you can see the current inoculated pile. \nYou can also buy inoculated biochar from us\, ready for your garden\, or raw biochar from the day’s work. Bring a container. \n  \nSupper will involve foraged foods\, potluck\, possibly grilling over the biochar fire\, and so forth. The famous nettle soup is a likely part. \nHere is basic information including parking\, directions\, and so forth. We’ll have bug stuff available if needed. \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/biochar-workshop-may-18-2024/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240504_1428491-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240317T184519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T003611Z UID:4908-1713205800-1713211200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:April-May Zen class: The Wholehearted Way - Monday evenings April 15\, 22\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 DESCRIPTION:Bendowa\, “the wholehearted way”\n\n“When even for a moment you express the buddha’s seal in the three actions by sitting upright in samadhi\, the whole phenomenal world becomes the buddha’s seal and the entire sky turns into enlightenment.”\nThe text is a poem of praise for the practice of zazen\, including insights into the nature of practice and reality that are the core of my own teaching. Doge includes some personal notes and a Q&A section addressing common misunderstandings. \nMonday evenings\, April 15 through My 20\, 6:30-8 with optional sitting afterward.  Class begins at 6:30 pm Central Time\, with 15 minutes of zazen (sitting meditation) followed by presentation and discussion\, ending at 8 Central Time and followed by an optional sitting period to 8:30. \nFees/donations\nBecause of past donations\, I’m able to offer this class freely. Please make a donation to support future classes and events.  I suggest these amounts pr class\, and hope you will commit for the full six weeks: \nSupporter: $50/session covers teacher’s time\, preparation\, materials\, administration; internet plus Zoom; a little something for space\, and a generous scholarship donation.\nCost: $30/session covers teacher’s time\, preparation\, materials\, administration; internet plus Zoom; a little something for space\, if there are five participants as usual.\nYour fee: Pay the amount that works for you\, from zero to anything.\nCommitment for the whole course is strongly requested but not required. \nPlease register. Meanwhile\, you can make a donation through the donate link. \n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Name of Class You Are Attending:What Dates Will You Attend?Choose:\n \n \n Cost: ($30/evening)\n \n \n \n Supporter: ($50/evening)\n \n \n \n Your amount: (any amount from zero to lots)\n I'll Pay:\n \n \n Full Amount Now\n \n \n \n Partial Amount Now\n \n \n \n Later\n Today I'll pay a total of:\n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n Human Check: What is 27+2 ?Please enter a number from 1 to 100.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\nApril and May: Bendowa (the wholehearted way) URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/april-zen-class-the-wholehearted-way-mondays/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82043279656?pwd=T051TaRfm3vA6X9K8KYbJk80x5UuFx.1 CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-21-10-55-28-e1711041522241.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240227T181011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184535Z UID:4896-1709020800-1709053200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:March 10: Dharma talk at Minnesota Zeen Center\, in person and online DESCRIPTION:I’m giving a talk at the place where I first meet the Dharma. No title yet. \nLocation: 3343 East Bde Maka Ska Parkway\, Minneapolis. Sitting 9:10\, Dharma talk 10 am \nAlso available on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87103057402?pwd=bnZQYlNJZWk1eHNmZjFvekNBUHlRQT09 URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/march-10-dharma-talk-at-minnesota-zeen-center-in-person-and-online/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240105T000022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T000140Z UID:4846-1706810400-1706815800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Ecodharma: dharma talk Thursday February 1\, Zen Center North Shore DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to offer a talk on Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis\, at Zen Center North Shore in Wenham\, Massachusetts. \nThe talk begins at 6:15  pm Central Time; you’re invited to zazen beginning at 5:30 Central Time. \nNo registration\, no fee\, but you’re encouraged to donate to this beautiful Zen community. \nhttps://tockify.com/zencenter/detail/571/1706832900000 \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/ecodharma-dharma-talk-february-1/ CATEGORIES:MWA Events,Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2015-05-02-13-51-31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240106T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240104T233733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T233733Z UID:4839-1704535200-1704540600@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:January 6: Dharma talk\, online\, Treeleaf Zendo DESCRIPTION:I’ll be talking to this international online sangha\, Treeleaf Zendo\, based on my 2018 essay “When the World is on Fire” in Zen Practice in Challenging Times. \n10 am Central Time. \nNo registration needed. Donations welcome but not required. Here is more information plus a zoom link. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/january-6-dharma-talk-online-treeleaf-zendo/ CATEGORIES:MWA Events,Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/confrontation-George-Floyd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20240415T213424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T003152Z UID:4962-1699700400-1699704000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Dharma Talk Saturday May 11\, 2024 - Heartland Zen\, online DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 11\,  I will be offering a Dharma Talk at Heartland Zen\, a lively online Zen community hosted by Will Holcomb and Carol Corey in St. Louis\, Missouri. \nHeartland offers a Dharma Talk 11-12 (Central Time) every Saturday\, with zazen before at 10:30 am and discussion afterward. To attend my talk\, go here: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96412700168?pwd=YnlkMHdYY1FFQTF2WE83VUduZkNCUT09 \nMeeting ID: 964 1270 0168 -:- Passcode: 877383 \n  \nOr access it through the Heartland Zen webpage\, below. \nThere’s no charge\, but donations to Heartland Zen are always welcome. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/dharma-talk-saturday-may-12-2024-heartland-zen-online/ LOCATION:Heartland Zen\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Shodo-talk-2019-land-care-retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231105T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20231105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20211003T160642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T230215Z UID:3929-1699176600-1699182000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Dharma Talk November 5 - Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center - online and in person DESCRIPTION:I’ll be speaking at Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center. We begin at 9:30 with a half-hour sitting\, followed by a dharma talk and discussion. \nTopic: Making Peace: With the Sutta-Nipatta\, and considering the current state of the world. \nIn person (313 1/2 Division St.\, Northfield\, MN – directions at the website) or online at the link here. \nYou can access this at https://zoom.us/j/357717486\, with passcode med55057\, or reach it from the website under “events.” \nThere is no charge\, but donations to NBMC are always appreciated. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/dharma-talk-nbmc-nov-5-2023/ LOCATION:Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center\, 313 1/2 Division Street S\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/nbmc-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230813T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230729T033545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T150234Z UID:4624-1691848800-1691919000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Saturday August 12: Blessing ceremony with Sun\, sky\, land\, and meteor shower DESCRIPTION:We begin by offering our love to the land in hands-on work\, then potluck together\, then gather on the lawn to offer healing energy to all beings\, in this time of crisis. Those who wish may stay and watch the Perseid meteor shower\, the moonrise\, and perhaps greet the morning together.\n\nThis was inspired by the fact that this is the peak night for the Perseid meteor showers\, the night is dark\, weather forecast is beautiful\, and we live in a quiet and dark place. And I haven’t had a retreat or work day all summer. So this is a beginning of returning to our shared life here. \nPlease come for any part or all. Bring friends. Let me know\, for logistics; there’s a registration form. We’ll also communicate by email beforehand. \nIf you’d like to come early and help prepare\, or help with farm projects\, let me know. (We do have some carpentry projects and some chainsaw projects.) Here’s the overall plan: \n\n2-3 arrival\, get settled\, set up a tent or find a sleeping spot if you like\n3-6 outdoor work in the spirit of land care – listening\, following – probably in the garden\, possibly in woods or fields\, possibly harvesting.\n6-7 potluck\n7-9 ceremony with plants and unknown beings.\n\nFor some time now\, I’ve been envisioning gathering together as humans in relationship with all the other beings – plants\, animals\, insects\, minerals\, waters – listening\, blessing\, and opening the possibility of unlocking healing in this world and its crisis. If you’d like to offer a poem or something\, let me know so I can include your gift. \n\n9-10 open time\, quiet time\, preparation – get your blanket\, adjust your eyes to the dark\, etc.\n10:15 watching meteor showers: These folks predict excellent viewing conditions and weather forecast is pleasant. I’m thinking to continue the ceremony and include the meteors and the moon.\n2:05: a sliver of moon rises\, for those still awake to see it.\nAny time: nap or bedtime whenever you like. Let me know if you’d like to camp or to sleep in the house. If you’d rather go home\, of course that’s fine. We’ll sort out breakfast when we wake.\n\nI hope you can come. There’s a registration form – just use it to let me know your general plans about coming and going. \nLove\, \nShodo \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/saturday-august-12-sun-sky-plants-people-stars-meteor-showers-moonrise/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_20211019_070451107-scaled-e1637292112709.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230103T223031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T190424Z UID:4456-1681498800-1681657200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Land Care Retreat April 2023 DESCRIPTION:The land care retreat is a tradition here. Expect a combination of meditation practice\, dharma talks and discussions\, and work with the land as teacher\, opening ourselves to kindness and love of all beings. It’s a good introduction to the particular practice of Mountains and Waters Alliance\, also a gentle introduction to Zen practice and a time to settle in with the land. There will be free time for walking outdoors or sitting by the fire. \nWe’ll begin Friday evening with introductions\, introductory dharma talk\, and discussion. Saturday morning will include sitting meditation\, dharma talk\, and breakfast. After lunch we’ll do our work project\, engaging with the work in a spiritual manner\, learning from the land and beings\, with a break before supper. Evening will include more meditation and dharma conversation. Sunday combines the same components\, ending with a closing circle. \nThe retreat includes meals and optional simple lodging\, requires a fee\, and definitely requires registration (see below). \nWe’re planning to do garden work\, possibly planting the peas or other things in the newly-soft earth. \nFees are $40/day; donations for the teacher are welcome. \nFor basic information about coming to the farm\, see here. Covid safety information will be updated as needed. Currently\, we ask you to be in good health\, to have a recent test\, and be prepared to wear a mask if someone present is vulnerable. \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (if you are not attending the full event)I am...*\n \n \n Paying today to attend this event\n \n \n \n Paying a deposit today and the balance when I arrive\n \n \n \n Requesting to do work exchange for attending\n How many days will you be attending? Price is $40/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n How many days will you be attending? Deposit is $20/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Is it MORE or LESS than 2 weeks (14 days) until this event? ($25 discount for early registration on retreats of 3 days or more)*\n \n \n 14 Days or MORE! And retreat is at least 3 days\n \n \n \n LESS than 14 days or retreat is less than 3 days\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above reflect that which we require to cover expenses for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Click here to read the Covid PolicyHave you read and understood our Covid Policy?*\n \n \n yes\n Transport and Overnight PlansPlease let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Please also let us know what your plans are for staying overnight (if applicable) (eg: do you ned a bed\, are you camping etc..)Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/landcare-retreat-april-2023/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210312_House-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230103T224258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T224258Z UID:4460-1676660400-1676818800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Weekend Sesshin February 2023 DESCRIPTION:In sesshin\, we let in the support of the whole universe. This can feel profound or ordinary; it is actually extraordinary.\nWe gather in person to sit together for twelve hours a day in stillness. In this tradition\, we begin at 6 am and end at 8:50 pm\, with 50 minutes sitting alternating with 10 minutes walking\, plus three meals and a little shared work. \nWe arrive Friday evening after supper – just a chance to get settled before night. Sesshin begins Saturday morning and ends Sunday at three with a closing circle. Private interviews may be held after the closing. \nGuidelines:\nIf you’ve never done a meditation retreat before\, we’ll have a conversation to find out whether this will work. Usually people start with something easier\, yet sometimes it works out fine. Contact Shodo to set up that conversation. \nIt’s okay to do walking meditation or to take a break if tired. \nWe’re fragrance free and don’t use incense\, for the sake of accessibility. For mobility concerns\, please ask. \nRegistration is required two weeks in advance\, whether full time\, part time\, or commuting. $40/day for costs; please also offer a donation for the teacher. For questions contact Shodo. \n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (if you are not attending the full event)I am...*\n \n \n Paying today to attend this event\n \n \n \n Paying a deposit today and the balance when I arrive\n \n \n \n Requesting to do work exchange for attending\n How many days will you be attending? Price is $40/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n How many days will you be attending? Deposit is $20/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Is it MORE or LESS than 2 weeks (14 days) until this event? ($25 discount for early registration on retreats of 3 days or more)*\n \n \n 14 Days or MORE! And retreat is at least 3 days\n \n \n \n LESS than 14 days or retreat is less than 3 days\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above reflect that which we require to cover expenses for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Click here to read the Covid PolicyHave you read and understood our Covid Policy?*\n \n \n yes\n Transport and Overnight PlansPlease let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Please also let us know what your plans are for staying overnight (if applicable) (eg: do you ned a bed\, are you camping etc..)Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/weekend-sesshin-february-2023/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Buddha_Amida-EO_374-IMG_8906-gradient.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230103T210723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T011144Z UID:4445-1676109600-1676214000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Workday February 11 2023 - Tapping Maples DESCRIPTION:We’ll spend the afternoon\, 1-5\, outdoors with trees\, tapping them for the sap that will flow later as the weather warms. \nIf weather is totally impossible\, we’ll do indoor projects. Tapping is a wonderful way to open ourselves to the gifts of the land. \nIf you’d like to join the Intro to Zen workshop Saturday morning\, you can then stay for lunch and continue through the afternoon\, for a kind of mini-retreat. \nPlease register by email. \nFor basic information about coming to the farm\, see here. Covid safety information will be updated as needed. Currently\, we ask you to be in good health\, to have a recent test\, and be prepared to wear a mask if someone present is vulnerable. (Usually that means they are taking care of someone with a medical condition.) \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (if you are not attending the full event)I am...*\n \n \n Paying today to attend this event\n \n \n \n Paying a deposit today and the balance when I arrive\n \n \n \n Requesting to do work exchange for attending\n How many days will you be attending? Price is $40/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n How many days will you be attending? Deposit is $20/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Is it MORE or LESS than 2 weeks (14 days) until this event? ($25 discount for early registration on retreats of 3 days or more)*\n \n \n 14 Days or MORE! And retreat is at least 3 days\n \n \n \n LESS than 14 days or retreat is less than 3 days\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above reflect that which we require to cover expenses for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Click here to read the Covid PolicyHave you read and understood our Covid Policy?*\n \n \n yes\n Transport and Overnight PlansPlease let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Please also let us know what your plans are for staying overnight (if applicable) (eg: do you ned a bed\, are you camping etc..)Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/workday-february-11-2023/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_20210226_152924155-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230103T200042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T223044Z UID:4438-1676109600-1676116800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Intro to Zen morning DESCRIPTION:This morning includes meditation instruction\, basic Zen teachings\, questions and discussion\, and some time for meditation. \nSuggested donation $20\, no minimum\, but please register. I’ll email everyone with updates etc. \nFor basic information about coming to the farm\, see here. We are still cautious about Covid safety; this will be updated here. \nThere will be more introductory opportunities later\, but this is an easy one. \nSaturday afternoon there will be more activities\, if you wish to stay please register separately. \nDon’t fill out the registration form\, there’s a problem with it. Send me an email. And any donation can be made at the event. However\, there are useful things in the registration form\, like directions and such. \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (If applicable)Today\, I will Pay*\n \n \n $20\n \n \n \n Another amount and will speak to Shodo about it\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above reflect that which we require to cover expenses for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Transport Plans (If applicable)Please let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/intro-to-zen-morning/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Shodo-talk-2019-land-care-retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230122T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20230116T184124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T185512Z UID:4474-1674360000-1674414000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Listening Circle DESCRIPTION:Sometimes we feel a longing to gather with close friends and neighbors around our deepest concerns\, Thus we invite you to join us in a listening circle\, Sunday January 22\, 4 pm with potluck at 6. Deep listening\, opening to wisdom\, clarifying intention. “What is mine to do?” could be our guiding question for this meeting. Then\, if we choose\, we may meet again\, monthly or as guided. \nLocation will be in Northfield\, in-person only\, at the Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center. Up a level behind 313 Division St\, on the alley.\nThere’s no kitchen\, so potluck is cold food or creativity. \nPlease reply if coming.  Questions welcome. \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/listening-circle/ LOCATION:Northfield Buddhist Meditation Center\, 313 1/2 Division Street S\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States CATEGORIES:MWA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/nbmc-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20221122T194838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T200403Z UID:4384-1672857000-1672862400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Each Moment is the Universe: Online class January 4 to March 15 DESCRIPTION:We will study Dainin Katagiri’s book Each Moment is the Universe\, a commentary on “Being Time” by Eihei Dogen\, the thirteenth-century founder of Soto Zen. The book portrays impermanence as a source of joy and liveliness\, and explores the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism. The subject matter is deep yet accessible; beginners are welcome. \nEach class will include lecture\, guided discussion\, and sometimes practice-experiments. \nClasses will be Wednesday evenings\, the first three Wednesdays of each month\, beginning at 6:30pm Central Time and ending at 8pm. Silent meditation begins at 6:00pm; please arrive any time between 6 and 6:30. \nClass size is limited to 20; preference will be given to those who can commit to full attendance. Please register as soon as possible. \nYou can order the book from your local bookstore\, or from the publisher here: https://www.shambhala.com/each-moment-is-the-universe-519.html. A second book resource is the new Being Time by Shinshu Roberts\, available from the publisher at https://wisdomexperience.org/product/being-time/. I’ll also be teaching from my study notes from Shohaku Okumura’s teaching of Uji in 2004. It would be helpful to have at least one of the two books to read\, and it’s okay to begin without having a book in hand. \nAs the lead teacher of this class\, I recall my early days studying with Katagiri-roshi: the vigor of his lectures\, his laughter\, his enthusiasm\, his stories. I’ll be assisted by Jaime Ianiro\, who has studied with me for three years and practiced Zen for some years before we met. \nThe Dharma by its nature must be offered freely; yet it costs time and money to prepare and teach these classes. Voluntary donations are invited at the time of registration or later. \nInstead of using a registration form\, please email me with the following information: \n\nYour name and location\nDates you will attend\namount of donation/fee\, if any (not tax deductible)\na word or two about your experience level: beginner\, middle\, advanced\, just to help me with appropriate instruction\nYour community of practice\, if any\n\nUse our donation page to send your contribution\, and mark it as related to this class. \nI’ll reply to acknowledge your registration\, let you know whether you’re accepted or on the waiting list\, and send a link to join the class. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/each-moment-is-the-universe-online-class-january-4-to-march-15/ CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20220705_211902955-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221108 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20211226T221645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T025125Z UID:4016-1667433600-1667865599@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Genzo-e Online Study Retreat November 2022 with Okumura Roshi DESCRIPTION:Shodo will be attending Genzo-e with her teacher Shohaku Okumura Roshi. \nGenzo-e is a remarkable opportunity for study and practice with one of the renowned teachers of our time. This event is available online through Sanshinji. You can find more information at https://www.sanshinji.org/study.html  and will be able to register there. \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/genzo-e-november-2022/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sanshini-Genzo-e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20220906T144339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144339Z UID:4285-1662476400-1662476400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Call for prayer supporting Black Hills - September 6\, 2 pm Mountain Time DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nIf you are free this afternoon (or whatever time it is where you are)\, I ask you to join in ceremony\, prayer\, chanting\, any offering of spirit\, in support of Karen Little Thunder and others who will be offering traditional Lakota prayer outside the Federal courthouse in Rapid City. At stake is illegal or semi-legal lithium mining in the Black Hills. \nHere is a link to more information about the court case\, from the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance. \nIn addition\, an ordinance controlling “hard rock mining” is being considered in the county where mines are threatened or begun. Here is a link to that information. Even though they have already started\, you could include that in your action. \nThe request is for the MWA community to join in the prayers\, from wherever you are\, and however you pray. It’s good if you can be by water\, but no matter. I will be here at a place called the Central Altar\, by a creek\, at a rock face full of spirit\, offering meditation\, prayer\, and chanting on behalf of the place\, He Sapa\, which we know as the Black Hills. If you can join with others near you\, so much the better\, but we are all joined. \nMountains and Waters Alliance has many shapes; this one is our protection of the earth through raising energy. Sometimes I ask the earth to protect herself\, and that is what I will be doing today. \nIf you join me or if you share this\, I’ll be happy to know it\, and can share it with Karen\, who asked me to share widely. \n  \nWarmly\, \nShodo \n  \n  \nFederal Level Comment Notices URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/call-for-prayer-supporting-black-hills-september-6-2-pm-mountain-time/ CATEGORIES:MWA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Spearfish-Creek-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20220601T213340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220820T192129Z UID:4208-1662382800-1662393600@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Open house at the farm - Labor Day\, September 5. 1-4 pm DESCRIPTION:Dear Folks: \nThe open house is  September 5\, Labor Day 1-4 pm. I hope you can come. Bring friends if you like. There will be snacks. \nThe new living room.\nThe time from 1-2 is accessible for people with special covid concerns; please everyone wear a mask indoors. \n2-4 just drop in and see the house\, the new spaces plus what you all have done; maybe also go for a walk outdoors and see the flowers and plants so many of you have given. \nAt 4 I’ll offer brief Zen meditation instruction for those interested. \nWe’ve been here seven years. A lot has changed. A few years ago we created a meditation hall (zendo) in the basement\, which has been used since then for retreats\, meditation\, classes\, and some online events. This spring we expanded the first floor to add windows and sleeping space for guests and new residents. The outdoors continues to evolve\, now including gardens and trails\, and now some native prairie development. \nTours indoors and out\, as we like. \nSome covid safety thoughts (so sad but seems necessary) \n\nPeople who are covid-vulnerable or care for vulnerable people are welcome to come 1-2; masks will be required indoors during that time. You can tour the house safely and stay as long as you feel comfortable.\nEveryone else in general\, feel free to visit 2-4\, look around the house\,  visit the creek or the river\, and socialize.\nOf course\, if you’ve been exposed to covid or if you are sick\, please stay home to protect everyone.\n\nRSVP is encouraged but not required. Helpful comments include how many people\, whether you need the “safe” time of 1-2\, and if you’re thinking about staying for the intro session. \nGetting here: Please read the DIRECTIONS and PARKING sections of this page:  Visitor information  And park on the left before the house\, on the grass. On the actual day\, call or text me at 507-384-8541\, I’ll do my best to answer. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/open-house-2022/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-05-15-Outside-construction-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220718 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20220218T015451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T182446Z UID:4101-1657843200-1658102399@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Closed for Private Retreat July 2022 DESCRIPTION:Mountains and Waters will be closed for a personal retreat. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/private-retreat-july-2022/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220626T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20211226T222758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220312T215713Z UID:4027-1656234000-1656239400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Dharma Talk June 26\, 2022 - Clouds in Water and online DESCRIPTION:On June 26 I will be offering a Dharma Talk at Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul\, Minnesota. \n  \nWhen you join this talk\, in person or online\, you’re entering a bit of the life of a welcoming and vibrant Zen community. We start at 9:00 with zazen (sitting meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, then an hour of talk/discussion opened and closed with short traditional Zen chanting. \nIt’s available online here\, and it’s also offered in person at 445 Farrington Street\, St. Paul. MN 55103\, directions here. Face masks are required to enter the building.  (This is correct information in early October; I’ll update it but you can also check the website for changes.) \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/dharma-talk-june-5-2022/ LOCATION:Clouds in Water Zen Center\, 445 Farrington Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Clouds-in-Water-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220601T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220605T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20200123T181557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T224225Z UID:2667-1654102800-1654423200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Sesshin at Sanshinji\, June 1-5\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:Instead of in-person sesshin at the farm\, I am leading sesshin at my teacher’s temple. Everything is different. For full information see https://www.sanshinji.org/sesshin.html \nSanshinji is still transitioning with covid safety precautions. There’s no charge to “listen in” to this sesshin online – though there’s nothing to hear\, it’s a chance to sit with community. \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/5-day-sesshin-at-the-farm-june-2022/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Buddha_Amida-EO_374-IMG_8906-gradient.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20220218T021026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T175419Z UID:4108-1653123600-1653152400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Spring Cleanup Day May 21\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:This is a volunteer day in beautiful late May – Saturday May 21. We always enjoy these times. \n\nIf we’re lucky\, the house construction is finished and we can move furniture into place and set up a much more beautiful gathering space.\nIf the construction isn’t finished\, we’ll do garden prep and outdoor cleanup. There is a small building project possible for those so inclined.\n\nEither way\, no particular skills or strength required; you’re welcome and there is a way to contribute. \nREGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL! because I’ll be preparing lunch and snacks\, and planning work projects. You can email me or use the form below\, ignoring irrelevant items (which is most of them)\, and check “work exchange” in the fee section. (There is no charge\, but sometimes we have technical problems.) Directions and parking instructions are at the links below. \nWe’ll update the Covid stuff in mid-May. Basically we’re trying to arrange it so everyone can feel safe without masks. Even people with health challenges. \nADDITIONAL OPTIONS: \nIf you can’t come Saturday\, or want to avoid covid contacts contact me about doing Friday instead\, or another day. It would be great to have a small group (or just you) for the afternoon or whatever works. \nSaturday evening you’re invited to stay and socialize; I’ll do dinner\, potluck contributions are welcome but not required. There could be a bonfire or a dharma discussion\, we’ll see what unfolds. \nFor basic information about coming to the farm\, see here. For current Covid safety information\, see here. \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Full Name*Email*\n \n Phone*Date and Hours attending (if you are not attending the full event)I am...*\n \n \n Paying today to attend this event\n \n \n \n Paying a deposit today and the balance when I arrive\n \n \n \n Requesting to do work exchange for attending\n How many days will you be attending? Price is $40/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n How many days will you be attending? Deposit is $20/day QuantityFor Example\, if this is a three day sesshin\, enter 3; if it is an 8 day sesshin and you will be attending for 5 of those days\, enter 5. If an event begins in the evening and ends by 5 on the last day\, don't count the evening.\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Is it MORE or LESS than 2 weeks (14 days) until this event? ($25 discount for early registration on retreats of 3 days or more)*\n \n \n 14 Days or MORE! And retreat is at least 3 days\n \n \n \n LESS than 14 days or retreat is less than 3 days\n Donation to support the teachingThe fees above reflect that which we require to cover expenses for the event. Dana is a voluntary donation to help support the teacher and the teachings.\n \n Do you have any health concerns?(for example: here you should tell us if you have any food concerns\, allergies or chemical sensitivities\, or any physical limitations) Click here to read the Covid PolicyHave you read and understood our Covid Policy?*\n \n \n yes\n Transport and Overnight PlansPlease let us know how you are arriving and if you need or are able to offer a carpool. Please also let us know what your plans are for staying overnight (if applicable) (eg: do you ned a bed\, are you camping etc..)Total\n $0.00\n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/spring-cleanup-may-2022/ LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-04-29-08-54-20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220510 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20211226T220550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T025214Z UID:4002-1651708800-1652140799@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Genzo-e Online Study Retreat May 2022 with Okumura Roshi DESCRIPTION:Shodo will be attending Genzo-e with her teacher Shohaku Okumura Roshi. \nGenzo-e is a remarkable opportunity for study and practice with one of the renowned teachers of our time. This event is available online through Sanshinji. You can find more information at https://www.sanshinji.org/study.html  and will be able to register there. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/genzo-e-may-2022/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sanshini-Genzo-e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220123T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20211226T222542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T195243Z UID:4021-1642926600-1642933800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Dharma Talk online January 23\, 2022 - Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh DESCRIPTION:I will be offering a Dharma Talk online at Hokyoji Zen Community in Eitzen\, Minnesota. \nHere’s a link for full information: https://www.hokyoji.org/sunday-talks/ \nYou’re invited to join sitting meditation beginning at 8:30 am Central Time; the talk begins at 9:30 am. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/dharma-talk-online-january/ LOCATION:Hokyoji\, 2649 County 5\, Eitzen\, 55931\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2020-02-15-10.35.32-scaled-olxptz1zayox3n63zaedk8l6vigp2gii4a9ppbkaxs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T152036 CREATED:20200331T132914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T155654Z UID:2834-1633892400-1633897800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:The Gift of Fearlessness: 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 CT DESCRIPTION:The Gift of Fearlessness: walking together\n7:00-8:30 pm Central Time\, 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings\nWe started with the pandemic. Today climate is more frightening\, and polarization including war in the Middle East. How do we respond? \nA few things are known: calming down helps; community helps; a vision or direction for the future helps; taking action helps. \nWe meet regularly\, and most of us come most times. Our gatherings combine meditation\, information gathering\, discussion\, speculation\, and support. It’s a gathering of friends\, not a polished presentation. We’re just walking the road together. \nWe’re open to adding new people. To sign up\, or to ask questions\, email Shodo. If you’d like geographical connection – some of us are in southern Minnesota\, also Montana and the east coast. \n  \nThis is an ONLINE meeting using Zoom –  please go here https://zoom.us/j/91552957428 to join us. \nThe password is Zen\,  you shouldn’t need to download Zoom\, but please give yourself 5 minutes extra to figure it out the first time. You can enter early. \n  \nFee:  No charge. If you want to donate\, Click Here to go to Donate to MWA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/the-gift-of-fearlessness/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:MWA Events,Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Small-groups-2019-land-care-retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR