Sanzen bell
Zendo exterior
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 welcome at Sunday morning program. Proof of vaccination is no longer required, though vaccination is recommended for everyone’s safety. Masks are recommended indoors, especially when chanting.

Sanzen bell

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Residents on the engowa
Sodo exterior

Our next sesshin is the Three Robes Retreat.

Our next sesshin is the Three Robes Retreat.

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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

May
31
Wed
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 31 @ 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... Read more »
Jun
1
Thu
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jun 1 @ 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 »
Jun
2
Fri
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jun 2 @ 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 »
Jun
3
Sat
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jun 3 @ 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 »
Jun
4
Sun
8:30 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Jun 4 @ 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:... Read more »
12:00 pm Prison Support Group
Prison Support Group
Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 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... Read more »

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