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Dharma talks from Clouds In Water Zen Center

Clouds in Water Zen Center
Buddhism
Compassion
Zen Buddhism
Zazen
Suffering
Thich Nhat Hanh
Social Justice
Community
Interconnectedness
Mindfulness
Soto Zen Buddhism
Heart Sutra
Meditation
Katagiri Roshi
Eightfold Path
Impermanence
Sōtō Zen Buddhism
Diamond Sutra
Dharma
Equanimity

Welcome to the Clouds in Water Zen Center Dharma Talks podcast! We post our Sunday dharma talks from various speakers, including talks from 202o to the present.

Clouds in Water is a vibrant and inclusive community in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition, with a mission to awaken the heart of great wisdom and compassion.

Founded in 1994, we regularly offer meditation, classes, and retreats. We are loc... more

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Date: 2026/07/19. Speaker: Rev. MyoOn Susan Hagler. At Clouds in Water Zen Center.

MyoOn began her Zen practice in 1980 at Minnesota Zen Meditation Center (MZMC). She was ordained in 2003 by Tim Burkett and received Dharma transmission from Dokai Ge... more

Date: 2026/07/12. Speakers: Rev. Sōsan Theresa Flynn, Rev. Shozoku Nomura, and Prof. Jake Nagasawa. At Clouds in Water Zen Center.

The ceremony included singing and dancing. Link to song: Sanbo Gowasan. Link to videos of the dances: Tankō Bushi (Min... more

Date: 2026/07/05. Speaker: Rev. Jinzū Minna Jain. At Clouds in Water Zen Center.

Jinzū is an artist, writer, and racial & systemic equity educator residing on the lands of the Dakhóta Oyáte, in South Minneapolis. They identify as BIPOC, disabled, q... more

Date: 2026/06/28. Speakers: Rev. Koji Acquaviva, Rev. Korin LaJoy, Rev. Jinzū Minna Jain, and Yūgen Haley Webb. At Clouds in Water Zen Center.

* Koji is the current Tanto (director of practice) and on the teaching team at Clouds in Water, as well a... more

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The Bodhisattva Practice of Resisting Fascism by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Q: Do you believe that it's important for priests in the Soto Zen tradition specifically to do Zazen?
Yes, I believe Zazen is important, but I don't want to burden the Sangha with feeling they need to perform a monastic level of contemplative practice.
The Bodhisattva Practice of Resisting Fascism by Rev. Koji Acquaviva
Q: Can you repeat the name of the teacher that focuses on the grace of the Buddha?
The founder of the Jodo Shinshu is Shinran Shonin.
Living the Precepts by Rev. Myoshin Diane Benjamin
Q: Can you offer some guidance around how to keep fear in perspective?
Taking refuge in community and being connected to neighbors helps ease fear. Recognizing that fear is a common human experience also provides comfort.
Repentance and Taking Refuge by Rev. Kikan Michael Howard
Q: Can you talk about karma?
Kikan explains that karma is not merely actions leading to predetermined outcomes, but rather great energy that allows freedom of movement and growth, suggesting one is not limited by past karma.
Dharma Talk by Visiting Teacher rev. seigen johnson (2025-08-31)
Q: What can we learn from our individual and collective senses of loss?
We need to encourage one another to understand and acknowledge the complexities of loss, both personal and communal.

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Listeners tune in for thoughtful Dharma talks rooted in Zen practice with a strong emphasis on social engagement, ethics, and community. Across episodes, themes include compassion in action, reform and resistance, precepts and ethical living, and how contemplative practice informs responses to injustice, grief, and global crises. Several talks weave traditional Zen teachings with contemporary issues—from racial justice and land acknowledgment to engaging with political realities and supporting affected communities—while also offering practical guidance on meditation, refuge, and daily mindfulness. A standout feature is the blend of personal storytelling, communal reflection, and calls to tangible action, making it likely appealing to practi... more

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