Sit-A-Thon Details

Cost

This event is free and open to the public. Our temple doors are open for the full 24 hours, and we really want you to come as you are, resting and nourishing yourself after the harrowing winter we have had here in the Twin Cities.

And, the Sit-a-Thon is a fundraiser, keeping our urban refuge open for another year. We gratefully accept any donation you can provide. You can CLICK HERE TO donate on our pledge page or at Clouds via credit/debit card, cash, check, or Venmo. Thank you for your generosity!

Schedule of events:

Saturday 5/30, 10:30 am - Sunday 5/31 10:30 am

Silent meditation throughout, excepting the times listed below.

10:30 - 10:40 am | Self-Fulfillment and Enjoying Samadhi/Meditation Chant
12:30 - 12:35 pm | Lovingkindness/Metta Sutta Chant
2:30 - 3:30 pm | Jizo Mantra 108 Times for Protection, Healing, and to Dispel Distressing Thoughts
3:30 - 4:30 pm | Yoga
5:30 - 6:30 pm | Evening Chanting and Bowing Service
7:30 - 8:30 pm | Sound Bath
9:30 - 9:40 pm | Fukanzazengi/Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen Chant
8:00 - 8:30 am | Morning Chanting and Bowing Service
9:37 - 10:30 am | Guiding Meditation and 108 bells
Potluck Lunch!

During The Sit

You can come ANY TIME during the 24 hours and sit for as long or little as you like! Someone will be at the door to greet you - yes, even at 3:00 am. Nighttime is especially magical.

Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be provided throughout. We will be having a potluck lunch in celebration after the Sit ends at 10:30am on Sunday 5/31.

There will be areas for resting and stretching outside the zendo.

During these 24 hours, we’ll often be in noble silence in the zendo. However, there will be scheduled guided meditations, opportunities to chant together, a sound bath, yoga, and also in the last 90 minutes there will be a guided meditation led by Guiding Teacher Rev. Sosan Theresa Flynn, and 108 bells. Please speak softly while outside the zendo.

We have a wheelchair accessible entryway, all-gender & accessible restrooms, and open seating arrangements. Walking meditation, as well as laying down, is also encouraged and there will be a space for this.

Meditation Instruction

Are you new to meditation? No problem! We will have greeters and teachers on-hand to support you. In addition to an info sheet, teacher will be available for on-call meditation instruction.

Childcare

If your participation would be supported by childcare, please contact Eisho at eisho@cloudsinwater.org