For more detailed information on an event, including location or registration information, click on the event on the calendar below. To view important dates in our Liturgical Year or for more information, see the quarterly flyer for upcoming dates.

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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 3 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Zazen 7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Zazen
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
All Wednesday night events are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. We meet on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements 7:50~9 Class (see separate... Read more »
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 3 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will be studying sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be a lot of variety. At that,... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 4 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Starting a Practice 7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Starting a Practice workshop offers a way to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts. We also look at the forms used at Dharma Rain, including an explanation of... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 5 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Apr 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong workshop open tor beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 6 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
7-Up Group 10:00 am
7-Up Group
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this monthly discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation 1:30 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 6 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 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 the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 7 @ 8:30 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: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Dharma School 9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 7 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
See information here. Registration is required, and is now open.  Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to... Read more »
Prison Support Group 12:00 pm
Prison Support Group
Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads... Read more »
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Denkoe Sesshin 7:00 pm
Denkoe Sesshin
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 7:45 am
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. Denkoe is one of our more quiet, formal and rigorous sesshin, and is a powerful way... Read more »
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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 14 @ 8:30 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: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Sangha Forum 10:30 am
Sangha Forum
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the Dharma Council, giving updates on... Read more »
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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 16 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 17 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Zazen 7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Zazen
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
All Wednesday night events are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. We meet on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements 7:50~9 Class (see separate... Read more »
Wednesday Classes: Koans 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Koans
Apr 17 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This 8-week series explores koans. Koans are brief exchanges that reveal an aspect of enlightening activity. If you’ve ever wondered what these mysterious stories are, why they are useful, how to practice with them, this... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 18 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Board Meeting
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Board of Directors meets at least monthly. If you have concerns you wish the Board to address, please contact the Board  ahead of the meeting; they will send you a Zoom link so that... Read more »
Dharma Council Meeting 7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma Council meets once a month on Thursdays. The Dharma Council primarily focuses on how the teachings of the Dharma are presented at Dharma Rain. Members are welcome to attend meetings and bring issues... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 18 @ 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 the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 19 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong workshop open tor beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Spring Term Student Program 8:30 am
Spring Term Student Program
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats, March 30, April 20, and May 18. It is open for members who have done term student in the past, and a sesshin... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 21 @ 8:30 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: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Dharma School 9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 21 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
See information here. Registration is required, and is now open.  Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to... Read more »
Community Lunch 11:30 am
Community Lunch
Apr 21 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
We are offering lunch to the Sangha once a month on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with Sangha.Share this:Click to... Read more »
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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 23 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 24 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Zazen 7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Zazen
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
All Wednesday night events are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. We meet on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements 7:50~9 Class (see separate... Read more »
Wednesday Classes: Koans 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Koans
Apr 24 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This 8-week series explores koans. Koans are brief exchanges that reveal an aspect of enlightening activity. If you’ve ever wondered what these mysterious stories are, why they are useful, how to practice with them, this... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 25 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Cultivating Compassion Workshop 7:00 pm
Cultivating Compassion Workshop
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Feel caught by a sense of isolation or anxiety? Want to develop your ability to relate to others and your own self with more warmth and authenticity? This 2-hr workshop will help you access compassion... Read more »
Queer Cohort 7:00 pm
Queer Cohort
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Queer Cohort meets monthly on the last Thursday (with some exceptions) at 7pm in the library. The group is about seeing each other, sharing our lives and practice, enjoying each others’ company, and supporting... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 26 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 26 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 27 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Half-day Zazenkai 1:30 pm
Half-day Zazenkai
Apr 27 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes about 3 hours of sitting... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 28 @ 8:30 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: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »

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