Sanzen bell
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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

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

During the summer, Wednesday night program alternates between a double period of zazen and a discussion led by a senior student. Check the calendar for more details.

Residents on the engowa
Sodo exterior

Join us from September 3-7 for the Genzo-e summer retreat, focused on a fascicle of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.

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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.

A Brilliant Sea of Clouds: Celebrating Dharma Rain’s 50th Anniversary

Please join us on June 1, 2024 for a day of ceremony and celebration commemorating Dharma Rain’s 50th Anniversary.
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Please click here to donate to the capital campaign. This effort will allow Dharma Rain to improve and expand youth programming for years to come through the construction of a new classroom building.

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Online/In Person Events

Jul
28
Sun
8:30 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Jul 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:... Read more »
Jul
31
Wed
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 31 @ 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
1
Thu
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 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 »
Aug
2
Fri
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 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 »
Aug
3
Sat
6:30 am Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Aug 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 »
Aug
4
Sun
8:30 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Aug 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 »

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