Vision All aspects of Clouds in Water Zen Center feel warm, inclusive and inviting without being intrusive. People who come in contact with Clouds in Water want to return and want to invite others. They feel received as they are without praise or criticism. Those who contribute efforts or money feel their contributions are appreciated. Those who do not contribute effort or money feel appreciated for themselves.
Participants feel welcomed as equals.
They do not feel excluded from an inner circle or ignored. Clouds in Water attracts a diverse group of participants. Participants feel Clouds in Water responds warmly and quickly to questions, requests and suggestions. The guidance is in many forms and puts newcomers at ease. Membership A pledge of membership in Clouds in Water Zen Center is an expression of commitment to practice the Buddha Way with Dosho Port and Judith Byakuren Ragir and to support others on this path.