Several times a month, typically on a Thursday evening or a Saturday afternoon, Dharma Rain Zen Center offers introductory workshops on Zen practice.

  • Intro to Zen Meditation covers the essentials of zazen (sitting meditation).
  • Starting A Practice describes how to bring zazen practice into daily life with an explanation of the forms used in the zendo and during services.
  • Basic Buddhist Teachings introduces the basic teachings of Buddhism.

These workshops are open to all and offered free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted). You do not need to register. Our address is 8500 NE Siskiyou. The workshops are held in the Sodo (the large temple building at the end of the driveway on the left).

See the calendar below to find out when an introductory workshop you are interested in is scheduled.

More about Workshops and Classes …

Classes and Workshops Calendar

Apr
30
Tue
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 you: -Be a Dharma Rain member -Have Seminary or similar dharma study experience. If you have any questions about the class or joining the class, please contact Tsuho at above email. Required Text Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo Book 1 and Book 2, translated by Gudo Nishijima and Chodo Cross, Published by Dogen Sangha, 1994 You can purchase the bound version, download the pdf , or borrow from the library. Note: Participating in this study group does not count for seminary credit. March 5 – Den-e (Transmission of the Robe) March 19 – Sansuigyo (Sutra of Mountains and Water) March 26 – Busso (The Buddhist Patriarchs) and Shisho (Certificate of Succession) April 2 – Hokke-Ten-Hokke (Flower of Dharma Turns the Flower of Dharma) April 16 – Shin-Fukatoku (Mind Cannot Be Grasped – The Former and The Latter) April 23 – Kokyo (The Eternal Mirror) April 30 – Kankin (Reading Sutras) May 7 – Bussho (Buddha-nature) May 14 – Gyobutsu-Yuigi (Dignified Behavior of Acting Buddha) May 21 – Bukkyo (Buddha’s Teaching) Registration (required) for the class closes March 3.

The class registration has now closed.

May
1
Wed
Baby Zen
May 1 @ 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 (ours and baby’s!), we hope to cultivate peaceful awareness of ourselves and our children.
This class is drop-in, no registration or fee required. Donations gratefully received.
Wednesday Classes: Koans
May 1 @ 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 class is for you. The class is participatory, and will consist of a mix of lecture, discussion, and mindfulness exercises. Koans explored will draw from both classic and modern collections. Taught by Kakumyo.

All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you’re new, come 10-15 minutes early for orientation from the Greeter.

This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.

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
9-9:10 Vespers

 

 

May
2
Thu
Intro to Zen Meditation
May 2 @ 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.

This meeting is available both in person and online. Advance registration for attendance, whether in person or on Zoom is not required. Clicking the link for Zoom attendance will bring up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

May
7
Tue
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
May 7 @ 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 you:

-Be a Dharma Rain member
-Have Seminary or similar dharma study experience.

If you have any questions about the class or joining the class, please contact Tsuho at above email.

Required Text

Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo Book 1 and Book 2, translated by Gudo Nishijima and Chodo Cross, Published by Dogen Sangha, 1994

You can purchase the bound version, download the pdf , or borrow from the library.

Note: Participating in this study group does not count for seminary credit.

March 5 – Den-e (Transmission of the Robe)
March 19 – Sansuigyo (Sutra of Mountains and Water)
March 26 – Busso (The Buddhist Patriarchs) and Shisho (Certificate of Succession)
April 2 – Hokke-Ten-Hokke (Flower of Dharma Turns the Flower of Dharma)
April 16 – Shin-Fukatoku (Mind Cannot Be Grasped – The Former and The Latter)
April 23 – Kokyo (The Eternal Mirror)
April 30 – Kankin (Reading Sutras)
May 7 – Bussho (Buddha-nature)
May 14 – Gyobutsu-Yuigi (Dignified Behavior of Acting Buddha)
May 21 – Bukkyo (Buddha’s Teaching)

Registration (required) for the class closes March 3.

There was a problem with your submission. Please review the fields below.

    May
    8
    Wed
    Baby Zen
    May 8 @ 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 (ours and baby’s!), we hope to cultivate peaceful awareness of ourselves and our children.
    This class is drop-in, no registration or fee required. Donations gratefully received.
    Wednesday Classes: Koans
    May 8 @ 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 class is for you. The class is participatory, and will consist of a mix of lecture, discussion, and mindfulness exercises. Koans explored will draw from both classic and modern collections. Taught by Kakumyo.

    All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you’re new, come 10-15 minutes early for orientation from the Greeter.

    This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.

    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
    9-9:10 Vespers

     

     

    May
    11
    Sat
    Starting a Practice
    May 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 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 the altar and other items found in the zendo (meditation hall), chanting, bowing, and other practices. Advance registration is not required.

    For Zoom attendance, clicking the link brings up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

     

     

    May
    14
    Tue
    Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
    May 14 @ 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 you:

    -Be a Dharma Rain member
    -Have Seminary or similar dharma study experience.

    If you have any questions about the class or joining the class, please contact Tsuho at above email.

    Required Text

    Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo Book 1 and Book 2, translated by Gudo Nishijima and Chodo Cross, Published by Dogen Sangha, 1994

    You can purchase the bound version, download the pdf , or borrow from the library.

    Note: Participating in this study group does not count for seminary credit.

    March 5 – Den-e (Transmission of the Robe)
    March 19 – Sansuigyo (Sutra of Mountains and Water)
    March 26 – Busso (The Buddhist Patriarchs) and Shisho (Certificate of Succession)
    April 2 – Hokke-Ten-Hokke (Flower of Dharma Turns the Flower of Dharma)
    April 16 – Shin-Fukatoku (Mind Cannot Be Grasped – The Former and The Latter)
    April 23 – Kokyo (The Eternal Mirror)
    April 30 – Kankin (Reading Sutras)
    May 7 – Bussho (Buddha-nature)
    May 14 – Gyobutsu-Yuigi (Dignified Behavior of Acting Buddha)
    May 21 – Bukkyo (Buddha’s Teaching)

    Registration (required) for the class closes March 3.

    There was a problem with your submission. Please review the fields below.

      May
      15
      Wed
      Baby Zen
      May 15 @ 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 (ours and baby’s!), we hope to cultivate peaceful awareness of ourselves and our children.
      This class is drop-in, no registration or fee required. Donations gratefully received.

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