30-Hour Sit-A-Thon

We don't sit in meditation to become good meditators. 

We sit in meditation so that we'll be more awake in our lives.

- Pema Chödrön

Since we opened our doors in 1994, we have been committed to awakening the heart of great wisdom and compassion in the Twin Cities, and we can think of no better way to celebrate this heart-centered work than our upcoming 30-Hour Sit-A-Thon, which will be held at Clouds in Water (and via Zoom) from 7:00am on Saturday, March 23rd to 1:00pm on Sunday, March 24th. 

For thirty continual hours, our doors will be wide open to meditators in the Twin Cities in person and around the world online, where we will sit together for peace during this painful time in the world. 

ZOOM LINKS:

Saturday, March 23rd 7:00 am - 11:59pm CST

Registration Link for Saturday Zoom Is Here

Sunday, March 24th 12:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

Registration for Sunday Zoom Is Here

This is our biggest fundraiser yet, but it’s more than a way to raise funds–we hope that through sitting together, inviting others in our lives to join or support us, and encouraging meditators throughout the city to participate, we’re reminding our community that Clouds is a sanctuary. We are run primarily on donations and no one is turned away for lack of funds for any of our programming. 

(Above, our winter sound bath in December 2023)

The 2024 Presidential election is well underway, and we want folks to know that Clouds can be a refuge in the storm of uncertainty, fear, and division in our country. We know that all things are impermanent, but it can be hard to remember that when we are surrounded by so much suffering. 

It costs over $700 per day for Clouds in Water to run the center and support our many programs. 

From our services and classes throughout the week to our BIPOC sangha, Racial Awarenes Groups, Friday Night Zen, 12-Step Mindfulness Group, Youth & Family Program, and more, Clouds is passionate about creating and maintaining a thriving sangha that celebrates diversity. But we can’t do it without the generosity of our community. 

(Above, one of our POC retreats)

In order to raise the $40,000 we need to stay on track with our operations for the year, we hope you'll join us on this sitting adventure! 

We're looking for 30 people to raise $1K - one person for each year of Clouds being open, and then aiming for an additional $10K to keep Clouds thriving. 

There are many ways to get involved:

• Hit the green button below to donate in support of all those sitting! 

• Browse our members' pledge pages below and support their sitting through a donation. Our Guiding Teacher, Sosan Flynn, will be sitting the FULL 30 Hours and is committing to raising $10K!!! 

• Create your own pledge page and join us! You can sit in person or online. Share your page with friends, family, and other community members. You decide how much you want to meditate,

(Above: Priest-in-training Rev. Jinzu Minna Jain leading chanting during Buddha's Enlightenment celebration, which involves everyone dancing and chanting in a circle while throwing silk flower petals at one another - it's great fun!)

At Clouds, we see giving as a spiritual practice, one of many ways we act on our sincere wish to benefit all beings. As always, your donations are tax-deductible. 

To 30 hours for 30 years!