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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                        NameThis 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: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250413T203000
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CREATED:20200322T162246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T003102Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250503T153000
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Biochar & land repair - Saturday May 3\, 9:30-3:30
DESCRIPTION:Join Clean River Partners for a fun volunteer day with Mountains and Water Alliance!\nWe will spend the day outdoors with the land.  Rain date is May 4\, same place\, same time. Feel free to swing by when you can or stick around for the whole day. If the weather doesn’t cooperate\, we’ll meet on Sunday\, May 4\, at the same time and place. \nParking will be on the big lawn area to the left. If anyone has mobility issues\, just let us know beforehand so we can help with parking and any other needs. (There are three other households on the driveway; we’re first on the left\, house looks like a barn. Park before that.) \n9:30 AM — Welcome \nBiochar kiln\n9:45 AM — Biochar Burn Time: this involves playing with fire\, and a lot of learning\, led by Perry Post. \n11:30 AM — Volunteer Appreciation Lunch: We’ll have soup (including Shodo’s famous nettle soup)\, sandwiches\, and some tasty brownies or banana bread. (Snacks and beverages all day.) \nNettles for soup\n12:30 PM — Invasive Species Removal: After lunch we’ll work with removing invasive species from an area of woods that we want to restore. \n2:30 PM — Quench the Burn \n3:15 PM — Closing \n3:30 PM — Depart \nRegister through Clean River Partners at  https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ukOUymDs2_Vl9-AEo-SgJQ. \nThings to know:\n\nWear sturdy shoes. If you have a favorite shovel\, favorite gloves\, and/or a tree wrench\, 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. We shouldn’t need bug stuff\, but we have it.\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.\nLet us know if you’d like to come early or late to help. Or to look for morels.\nWeather forecast looks great.\n\nIT’S REALLY IMPORTANT TO REGISTER!
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/community-biochar-land-repair-may-3/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Events,MWA Events
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SUMMARY:No Earth Apprentice Retreat - we'll be at a No Kings rally
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nWe’re not doing this now. \nI’ll be at the No Kings rally in Northfield\, MN (noon to 1\, at Ames Park\, for which you park somewhere downtown and walk to the corner of Highway 3 and 5th Street. You’ll see us there.) \nI encourage you to join whatever rallies or protests are near you on that day. If you’re concerned about the future of the United States\, this is about the easiest and most fun things you can do. \nAs for time with the land: I’m trying to organize one or more volunteer days this summer\, and I’ll post dates when we have 2-3 volunteers for a few hours or more. So please email me if you’d like to come to one of those.\nSaturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon would work great.\n  \n 
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/earth-apprentice-trainingjune-13-16-2025/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misc Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250622T103000
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CREATED:20250608T011145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T235639Z
UID:5435-1750581000-1750588200@mountainsandwatersalliance.org
SUMMARY:Dharma talk June 22 - online at Hokyoji
DESCRIPTION:Online Dharma talk at Hokyoji Zen Practice Center. The talk and discussion are 9:30-10:30 am Central Time; you’re invited to join for zazen beginning 8:30. The link gets you to the Hokyoji page with a zoom link plus explanations. https://www.hokyoji.org/sunday-talks/ \nIf you can\, please make a donation to Hokyoji\, support their long-time practice in far southern Minnesota. \nI give talks often at Hokyoji ; the next one is July 13. \n 
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/june-22-hokyoji/
LOCATION:https://www.hokyoji.org/sunday-talks/
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170120
CREATED:20250608T011331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161403Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma talk July 6 - online at Hokyoji
DESCRIPTION:Online Dharma talk at Hokyoji Zen Practice Center. The talk and discussion are 9:30-10:30 am Central Time; you’re invited to join for zazen beginning 8:30. The link gets you to the Hokyoji page with a zoom link plus explanations. https://www.hokyoji.org/sunday-talks/ \nIf you can\, please make a donation to Hokyoji\, support their long-time practice in far southern Minnesota. \nI will also be giving dharma talks at Hokyoji on May 25\, June 22\, and July 13. \n 
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/july-6-hokyoji/
LOCATION:https://www.hokyoji.org/sunday-talks/
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Zen Events
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SUMMARY:Sesshin at Farm
DESCRIPTION:Silent meditation retreat in the Zen tradition. Weekend\, July 18-20\, 2025\nThis will be a silent meditation retreat held at Mountains and Waters Farm. Begins Friday evening\, ends Sunday afternoon. \nIf you would like to come and this is new\,  please speak with Shodo in advance. \nYou can sign up here. \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 \n                        \n		                \n		                \n\n 
URL:https://mountainsandwatersalliance.org/event/sesshin-at-farm/
LOCATION:Mountains And Waters Farm\, 16922 Cabot Ave\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Events,Zen Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shodo Spring":MAILTO:shodo.spring@gmail.com
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