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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.

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Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

The 16 Bodhisattva Precepts are the focus of Wednesday evening classes this winter. Join for the entire series, or drop in as you're able.

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Jukai Retreat culminates in individuals receiving the Bodhisattva precepts and formally becoming Buddhists.
Join us from March 3-9, 2025.

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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

Jul
12
Sat
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 12 @ 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 »
Jul
13
Sun
8:25 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Jul 13 @ 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 »
Jul
16
Wed
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 16 @ 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 »
Jul
17
Thu
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 17 @ 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 »
Jul
18
Fri
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 18 @ 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 »
Jul
19
Sat
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 19 @ 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 »

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