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Cleveland Shambhala
Meditation Group:
the
local
affiliate of Shambhala
International, a group of meditation centers founded by Tibetan
Buddhist meditation master Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. The group offers
Shambhala training (a secular, transformative meditation program),
Buddhist studies, contemplative arts programs, and social events such as
the annual Buddhapalooza
fundraiser. Cleveland
Zazen Group: an
affiliate of the Rochester
Zen Center,
founded by the late Zen Master Philip Kapleau. The Cleveland Zazen Group
practices a combination of Rinzai and Soto Zen. The group meets locally in
Cleveland Heights for meditation and Dharma talks, and some members attend
retreats in conjunction with the Rochester Zen Center. No website at this
time. CloudWater Zendo, The Zen
Center of Cleveland: offers instruction in Ch'an (the
meditative tradition from which Zen derived) and Traditional Pure Land
Buddhism. Other activities include classes in Yoga, T'ai Chi, and Reiki;
regularly scheduled meditative intensives and retreats; seminars on various aspects of Buddhist
teachings; arts programs, and
interfaith dialogues. CloudWater Zendo operates affiliate Sanghas in the
region. Ven. Shih Ying-Fa is abbot. Insight Mediation of
Cleveland: members meet regularly to practice in the Insight (vipassana)
tradition, which emphasizes learning to relinquish clinging, accept
change, and accept the beauty and pain of life. Programs include
meditation sessions for beginning and experienced practitioners, and
retreats. People of all faith
traditions are welcome. Jewel Heart Cleveland: the
local chapter of Jewel
Heart, a spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian
organization founded by Tibetan lama Kyabje Gehlek Rimpoche, who studied
with the teachers of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Jewel Heart offers
Tibetan wisdom for the contemporary Western world through classes, formal
teachings, and opportunities for practice. West Shore Unitarian
Universalist Church: an inclusive spiritual community whose members
acknowledge religious pluralism as an agent that inspires them to deepen
their understanding and expand their vision. West Shore offers Sunday
services, meditation sessions, classes for children, youth and adults,
creative arts, and social justice programs. Member of the Unitarian
Universalist Association. Meditation Groups in
Northeast Ohio, by Jennie
McMullen: During the past year, Jennie, a local yoga teacher
and Buddhist meditation practitioner of 10 years, was invited to teach
meditation workshops for yoga students. She developed the directory for
students who wished to know where they might continue to meditate with
other like-minded individuals. It is available here as a PDF file (Adobe
Acrobat Reader required): Northeast Ohio Sangham: a
comprehensive
E-Newsletter for and about the Buddhist community in and around Northeast Ohio,
edited by Lynne Brakeman. Online Buddha Project
Discussion Group (added June 22, 2004): a new resource for people
who would like to continue the conversations begun during the Buddha
Project exhibition and programs. Moderated by Jeanne
Grossetti. To join, contact Jeanne. National and International Organizations
Unitarian Universalist
Buddhist Fellowship: a member organization of Unitarian Universalists
who practice meditation and engage with Buddhist thought. The website
includes text of sermons about Buddhist topics by UU ministers, and other
resources. Naropa University,
Boulder, Colorado: nonsectarian and founded on Buddhist principles,
Naropa's undergraduate and graduate programs are based on a model of
contemplative education. Programs of study include intellectual, artistic,
and meditative disciplines. Mountains and Rivers
Order, Zen Mountain Monastery, Mt. Tremper, New York: open to
everyone, MRO's training program supports the integration of spiritual
practice with daily life. MRO emphasizes The Eight Gates of Zen, a
training matrix that incorporates zazen
(sitting meditation), study
with a teacher, academic
study, liturgy,
right
action, art
practice, body
practice, and work
practice. Tricycle Magazine's "Where to Study" section lists and describes a number of programs.
Journal of Buddhist
Ethics: a free online academic journal dedicated to Buddhist ethics.
JBE's resources include scholarly articles, book reviews, and occasional
online conferences. Shambhala Sun:
"the magazine about waking up" explores art, social
issues, politics, and more from a Buddhist-inspired perspective. Tricycle: The Buddhist
Review: this magazine explores Buddhist issues including art,
philosophy, and social conditions. The website includes numerous resources
such as essays on Buddhist basics (representing several traditions), a
list of study centers, and a glossary of Buddhist terms. Turning Wheel: The
Journal of Socially Engaged Buddhism explores topics of peace, social
justice, environmental activism and Dharma practice. Each quarterly issue includes
articles, essays, art and poetry.
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