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:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220718 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 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:20260416T000125 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:20260416T000125 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:20260416T000125 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 \n CommentsThis 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:20260416T000125 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:20260416T000125 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:20260416T000125 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20210723T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T210200Z UID:3848-1628938800-1628956800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Work weekend September 4-5 DESCRIPTION:We gather in community to take care of the land and space. \nSometimes people take home fruits\, flowers\, vegetables\, plants – but mostly this is just about spending time together\, supporting the land and letting it take care of us. \nSeptember 4-5 (Labor Day weekend) continues summer harvest and foraging\,  plus care of fruit trees and preparation for transplanting. If we have enough people (or the right skills) there are a couple of carpentry projects\, some creative projects (rebuilding the firepit) and firewood (heavy labor). \nThe basic plan is Saturday 10-5\, with a lunch break around 1\, supper afterward\, and talking or sitting meditation in the evening. Sunday will be 9-4\, breakfast about 8\, optional sitting meditation early morning. \nYou can arrange to come earlier or stay later\, including spending an overnight or extra days – just talk with me. \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/work-weekend-september-4-5-2021/ CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210622T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20210214T021631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T121809Z UID:3529-1623960000-1624374000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:5-Day Sesshin at the Farm - June 17-22\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:June 17th\, 8pm  – June 22nd\, 3pm\n\nIn sesshin\, we let in the support of the whole universe. This can feel profound or ordinary; it is actually extraordinary.\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. Meals are included.\nArrival Thursday evening\, orientation 8 pm Thursday\, zazen at 6 Friday morning. Orientation includes instruction in zazen and optional outdoor meditation.\nPrivate interviews are available immediately after the sesshin.\nPartial participation can be arranged.\nSimple sleeping accommodations are offered; commuting is possible but discouraged.\n\nNOTES: \n\nAdvance registration 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\, founder of Mountains and Waters Alliance (MountainsandWatersAlliance.org)\nFees are minimal; donations support the teacher in the ancient tradition called dana.\nFeel free to ask questions. Driving directions and other information will be sent. Please ask if you would like to arrive early or stay late.\nIf you have not been here before\, or if you have never sat sesshin before\, please contact Shodo before registering.\nDetails will be updated based on the pandemic situation.\n\n\n \n EmailThis 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/5-day-sesshin-at-the-farm-june-17-22/ 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 ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20210214T174516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T102958Z UID:3548-1617235200-1625097599@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Spring Work/Practice Period DESCRIPTION:We’re offering an opportunity for a small group of people to practice together here\, for a few weeks to three months\, beginning as we move into spring. In addition to residential practice\, day volunteers are welcome as long as we can do it safely. \nThis is lighter than the classic Zen practice period with four hours of zazen and many hours of silence every day. We will sit together every morning and some evenings\, have study groups twice a week\, and work together; the land offers itself as teacher\, as does the human community. There will be group meetings for taking care of our shared life here. If you’re here during June sesshin or April land care retreats\, those offer more intensive practice times. \nThis is planned to be safe during the pandemic. When you arrive you will probably have a two-week quarantine\, spent in your room or outdoors\, unless you’re vaccinated. You may use this time for sitting\, study\, or wandering\, adding work projects as you become familiar with the space and routine. There is space in the house for three; as the weather warms we might add campers. If the pandemic gets more dangerous we will close to new guests; we’re guessing it won’t be necessary. \nHere are the planned work projects\, 6-8 hours most days with some days off: \n\nGarden preparation and planting\, and care of the wild land – throughout spring as time allows\nConstruction – opening up the house for more space\, more sun\, and an extra bedroom – first step toward a solar greenhouse – as soon as weather allows. We have an expert lead carpenter; he’s willing to work with volunteers.\nOf course we always need cooks\, one or several sharing.\n\nFor people coming for a residence of two weeks or more\, we’re asking a $50 deposit\, which is less than expenses but will help support our costs during the quarantine. That can be refunded after a month. If that’s prohibitive and you’re sure you will come\, talk to us. \nPlease fill out the registration form\, and use notes to say both your arrival and departure plans\, special needs\, and skills. If you’re interested in becoming a long-term resident\, please contact me. And absolutely read the Visitor Information page  to help you decide whether you’re ready to come. \nThanks. \nShodo \n  \n  URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/spring-work-practice-period/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/house-from-pines-5-26-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20210214T024550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T024550Z UID:3538-1613808000-1613836800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:One-day retreat - online - February 20\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:Refuge:  a meditation retreat (online) at Red Clay Sangha\, Atlanta\nTraditionally Buddhists take refuge in Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha. We’ll discuss what that can mean in this time of fear\, when so many people are literally refugees and when anyone of us might join them. How do we find refuge\, and how do we offer refuge? \nAdvance registration is required. Requested contribution is $20\, scholarships are available\, additional donations are welcome. Please go to https://redclaysangha.org/  to register and for more information. \nYou may arrive up to half an hour before the orientation gathering at 9 Eastern Time. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/one-day-retreat-online-february-20-2021/ LOCATION:https://redclaysangha.org/\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/uu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20200322T165134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T170721Z UID:2777-1585161000-1585166400@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Online- Introduction to Zen: Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM Central Time DESCRIPTION:Online – Introduction to Zen: March 25 and Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM Central Time\nSeries of four: 3/25-4/15. \nRegistration would be appreciated – you will be sent a link once you’ve registered.  Please Send an email to shodo.spring@gmail.com  to Register. \nThis four-week series includes instruction in zazen (sitting meditation) and walking meditation\, Zen practice in daily life\, Zen teachings\, chanting and ceremony\, and plenty of time for questions and discussion. \nEach class is followed by an optional half-hour sitting together. \nNo password is needed\,  you will need to download Zoom before you can join\, so if you haven’t done this\, please give yourself 5 minutes extra to do that the first time. \nFee:  No charge – but if you would like to make a donation.. \nClick Here to go to Donate to MWA \n*note – if you choose the first of the 3 options and leave a note in the section “Add a note to this payment:”  that says “I want this donation to go to US Pandemic Relief” – I will ensure that all donations earmarked as such are donated to charities helping people in the US during this difficult time; charities such as: “Meals on Wheels”\, No Kid Hungry\, Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund and other charities offering coronavirus pandemic relief. \nOtherwise\, donations will be gratefully received by MWA URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/online-introduction-to-zen-march-25-and-wednesdays-630-8-pm-central-time/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200321-zendo-group-scaled-e1584895865941.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20190826T182228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T182228Z UID:2535-1574011800-1574020800@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:November Potluck DESCRIPTION:This is a small gathering\, 6-10 people\, for conversation and a short film or recording. \nNo fee\, bring a potluck dish\, absolutely RSVP – using this form.   URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/november-potluck/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events,Misc Events,MWA Events,Not Featured Event,Zen Events ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20190826T182337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T182337Z UID:2537-1573999200-1574010000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:November Afternoon Sitting DESCRIPTION:November afternoon sitting\nWe will have an afternoon sitting this Sunday before the evening potluck \nHours are 2pm – 5pm \nPlease let Shodo know if you are coming by completing the following form URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/november-afternoon-sitting/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:Not Featured Event,Zen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/zazen-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20191026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20190822T215519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T170213Z UID:2458-1572080400-1572091200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen (Saturday Morning Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Zen: Saturday Morning Workshop 9am – 12noon\nSaturday morning workshop\, 9-12 noon\, will include zazen (meditation) instruction\, an introduction to the story of Buddha and basic teachings\, and some practice in sitting and walking meditation. \nThe suggested donation for this event is $20\,  there is no minimum fee. \nPlease register so we know to expect you at the workshop! We’ll send directions. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/introduction-to-zen-saturday-morning-workshop/ 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 ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20190519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20190519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20190401T230653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T230653Z UID:2227-1558281600-1558281600@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Declare Climate Emergency DESCRIPTION:In community with people around the world\, we gather at the farm to acknowledge that we are in a climate emergency\, and to ask the question of how to address it together. Thanissara Mary Weinberg has initiated an international conversation on this date\, supported by Joanna Macy and other Buddhist leaders. \nThis will be a safe space for fears\, feelings\, hopes\, and uncertainty – and for the support of community as we look for our response. \nThis follows the Land Care Retreat\, and is followed by our monthly potluck which will be a chance to continue conversation about the climate emergency. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/declare-climate-emergency/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:MWA Events,Zen Events ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20190201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20190201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20181215T015412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181215T015537Z UID:2021-1549047600-1549053000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Book reading: Zen Teachings in Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to a book reading with local Minnesota authors from this book. \nI’ll be there\, and you’re warmly invited. No registration\, no fee\, and a chance to buy autographed copies of several books from Temple Ground Press. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/book-reading-zen-teachings-in-challenging-times/ LOCATION:Clouds in Water Zen Center\, 445 Farrington Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States CATEGORIES:Zen Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20180819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T000125 CREATED:20180702T171233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T171233Z UID:1482-1534687200-1534698000@mountainsandwatersalliance.org SUMMARY:Work Practice at the Farm DESCRIPTION:Every third Sunday\, before the potluck\, you’re invited to join us in 2 hours of meditative work.\n March will involve maple syrup. \n Most summer/fall months will involve working on the hilltop meditation hut – beginning with building the trail\, or on various permaculture farm and orchard projects. \nRSVP is appreciated. URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/work-practice-at-the-farm-2/ LOCATION:Sanshin Zen Community\, or online\, 16922 Cabot Avenue\, Fairbault\, MN\, 55021\, United States CATEGORIES:Farm Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20180609_145204022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR