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Meditation in the Zendo

All welcome at Sunday morning program. Proof of vaccination no longer required, though vaccination is recommended for everyone’s safety. Masks are recommended.

All welcome at Sunday morning program. Proof of vaccination no longer required, though vaccination is recommended for everyone’s safety. Masks are recommended indoors, especially when chanting. Seating in the zendo is now up to 50.

All are welcome at Dharma Rain's Sunday morning program. Check the calendar for details.

Sanzen bell

During the summer, Wednesday evening program rotates between a double period of zazen and a discussion led by a senior student. Check the calendar for more information.

During the summer, Wednesday evening program rotates between a double period of zazen and a discussion led by a senior student. Check the calendar for more information.

During the summer, Wednesday evening program rotates between a double period of zazen and a discussion led by a senior student. Check the calendar for more information.

Residents on the engowa
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Genzo-e Retreat focuses on a chapter of Dogen's Shobogenzo.
Join us from September 2-6, 2025. Registration will be available soon.

Genzo-e Retreat focuses on a chapter of Dogen's Shobogenzo. Join us from September 2-6, 2025. Registration will be available soon.

Genzo-e Retreat focuses on a chapter of Dogen's Shobogenzo. Join us from September 2-6, 2025. Registration will be available soon.

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Dharma Rain Zen Center

Dharma Rain Zen Center is a Soto Zen Buddhist community dedicated to supporting each other in the practice of meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. Our shared intention is to cultivate compassion, love, and wisdom in our own lives and in the larger community in which we live.

Online/In Person Events

Aug
8
Fri
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 8 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open –... Read more »
Aug
9
Sat
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 9 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open –... Read more »
Aug
10
Sun
8:25 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Aug 10 @ 8:25 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note:... Read more »
Aug
13
Wed
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 13 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open –... Read more »
Aug
14
Thu
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 14 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open –... Read more »
7:00 pm Intro to Zen Meditation
Intro to Zen Meditation
Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in... Read more »

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