Rocks and Clouds Zendo is a community practice home where the wish to wake up becomes a lived and embodied reality.
Practice Schedule
At Rocks and Clouds Zendo, practice centers around cultivating an engaged life through zen practice and awareness. Through seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), koan study, and shared silence. The community fosters an environment of deep inquiry and compassion, encouraging practitioners to engage in their inner experience and the present moment. The Zendo emphasizes the integration of Zen teachings with everyday life, promoting a grounded and authentic approach to personal and communal practice.
Practice Opportunities
Monday to Fridays Morning Meditation (Online Only)
Join us on Mondays to Friday Mornings from 7:00–7:25 a.m. on Zoom for a time of shared meditation. This is an opportunity to begin your day with greater presence, deepen your practice, and stay connected with the sangha. This session is online only. Please use the Zoom link above to join.
Weds. Night Meditation and Dharma Talk (Hybrid Online and In person)
Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Hybrid – Online & In Person)
Please arrive by 6:55 p.m.; sitting begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
In Person: 618 S. Main St., Sebastopol, CA
Online: Join via Zoom
Email rocksandcloudszendo@gmail.com for the passcode.
The evening includes:
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25 minutes of meditation (zazen)
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A Dharma talk by Daniel Terragno, Roshi, a visiting teacher, or senior student
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Sutra chanting to close
All are welcome—both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Dokusan (In Person Only)
Time: 8:30–11:00 a.m. (please arrive by 8:25 a.m.)
Location: In person only — 618 S. Main St., Sebastopol, CA 94553
The morning includes:
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Several 25-minute seated meditations (zazen)
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5-minute walking meditations (kinhin) between periods
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An opportunity for dokusan — a private meeting with the teacher to work on koans or discuss practice
After meditation, there is often time for community connection and a shared meal.
All are welcome — both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
Single and Multiday Retreats
The Memorial Day Retreat, Rohatsu, and Zazenkais are central practices at Rocks and Clouds Zendo. They offer extended periods of sitting meditation and opportunities to deepen your practice.
Each retreat includes multiple sessions of zazen, dokusan (private meetings with the teacher), and time for group reflection.
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Memorial Day Retreat: A long weekend of intensive practice.
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Rohatsu: Held each December to honor the Buddha’s enlightenment, typically lasting 3–7 days.
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Zazenkai: One-day or half-day meditation intensives held throughout the year.
Rocks and Clouds Zendo Events and Practice Calendar
Multiday Retreats 2026-27
Memorial Day Sesshin Meditation Retreat 2027
When: TBD
Fee: $45 per day
Format: Hybrid (Online & In-person in Sebastopol, CA)
Join us for our annual Memorial Day Sesshin, a time to engage in deep meditation and reconnect with our true nature. Led by Daniel Terragno, Roshi, the retreat includes periods of sitting and walking meditation, chanting, and talks. Meals will follow the traditional oryoki style. This retreat is offered both online and in person. For updates and registration details, please check back or contact us directly.
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration 2027
When: TBD
Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Potluck: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a meditation and ceremony, followed by a community potluck. During the ceremony, we chant the Heart Sutra and pour sweet tea over the baby Buddha. Please RSVP via email @ rocksandcloudszen@gmail.com or register via our Eventbrite page when it is posted so we can best prepare. For more information and event updates, contact us directly.
Half-Day Hybrid Retreat (Zazenkai) Summer 2027
When: TBD
Time: Half-day 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid (Online & In-person)
Join us for one-day and half-day intensive Zazenkai retreats featuring several sitting and walking meditation periods with breaks throughout the day. Dokusan will be available during the first block, and the retreat includes a Sutra service at 10:00 a.m. and a Dharma talk at 11:00 a.m. For those attending in person, people often meet for lunch following the retreat at a local walkable restaurant. Please sign up via our Eventbrite link when it is posted, see the calendar and above, or email interest to be on the waiting list at @ rocksandcloudszen@gmail.com to help us plan.
Practice Classes and Trainings
Practice classes such as Introduction to Zazen and study intensives on sutras, along with other practice opportunities, are offered annually. To stay informed about these events, please email us to join our contact list, and feel free to revisit this space for updates and new offerings. We look forward to sharing practice with you!
Information About Practice at
Rocks and Clouds Zendo
For more information about our practice and opportunities to join our practice community, please call 707.319.2001 or email us at rocksandcloudszen@gmail.com. Inquiries about our practice and community are always welcome!
