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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                        EmailThis 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
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SUMMARY:Land Care Volunteer Weekend June 12-14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start the summer with a weekend in the garden\, outdoors\, with community practice and optional meditation occasions. Always\, the land is our teacher.  \nWe’re building the time around these items: two long-time permaculturists will be with us (and their families)\, and I’ve just completed a workshop on how to tend and restore that natural land. Depending on what’s needed and what skills are available\, we’ll engage with the land and each other.  \nMeals are offered\, camping and simple accommodations are available. You can come and go as you like\, but please register so we can plan.\nDonations are welcome\, as are potluck donations. Feel free to be in touch.  \nWe’re still aware of covid and will discuss needs at the opening circle\, but again feel free to ask in advance. \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                        LinkedInThis 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/land-care-volunteer-weekend-june-12-14-2026/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:July 10-11: Dharma talk and half-day sit at Crooked River Zen Center\, Cleveland\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION:More details later. This will be in person; part of it might also be online.
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/july-10-11-dharma-talk-and-half-day-sit-at-crooked-river-zen-center-cleveland-ohio/
CATEGORIES:Zen Events
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SUMMARY:July 12: Dharma talk at Ancient Dragon Zen Gate\, Chicago\, in person and online
DESCRIPTION:More details later\, but Ancient Dragon is in Chicago\, and I will also post a zoom link.
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/july-12-dharma-talk-in-chicago/
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events
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SUMMARY:July 19: Dharma talk at Minnesota Zen 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/july-19-dharma-talk-at-minnesota-zeen-center-in-person-and-online/
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Biochar & land repair - Saturday August 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’ll join Clean River Partners for a day working with upgrading the land (possibly removing invasive plants to be ready for planting in spring) and making biochar. More information later.
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/community-day-biochar-land-repair-saturday-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events
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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - December 1-8 2026
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 Monday 11/30\, arrive 7-8 pm\, to settle in before night.\nTuesday 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\, preferably sooner. 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. Suggested retreat donation is $40/day\, which only covers tangible costs (food and shelter). Additional donations support Shodo’s life and study\, and also help those who cannot pay. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \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 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/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zen Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com
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