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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.

Wednesday evening classes for the fall focus on the foundational teachings of Buddhism. Join for the entire series, or drop in as you're able.

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Join us from October 23-27 for Sejiki retreat focused on cleansing karma and letting go of attachments.

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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

Oct
16
Wed
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Oct 16 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
Oct
17
Thu
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Oct 17 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
7:00 pm Intro to Zen Meditation
Intro to Zen Meditation
Oct 17 @ 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... Read more »
7:00 pm Seminary – Lineage 2024
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and... Read more »
Oct
18
Fri
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Oct 18 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
Oct
20
Sun
8:30 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Oct 20 @ 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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