Annual Fundraiser
When:
April 24, 2015 all-day
2015-04-24T00:00:00-07:00
2015-04-25T00:00:00-07:00
Where:
Dharma Rain Zen Center
8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street
Portland, OR 97220
USA
The Board of Directors of Dharma Rain is happy to announce that we will be hosting our annual fundraiser this summer on Saturday, August 8. This event will be focused on supporting the operating costs of the temple.
If you find value in our range of programs, from morning meditation to Sunday service to Dharma School to the prison program and beyond, please plan to join us! Lots of food and fun! Kids of all ages are welcome! More details to follow.
Upcoming Events
Apr
29
Tue
7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s S...
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s S...
Apr 29 @ 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... Read more »
7:00 pm
Seminary – Wisdom Sutras 2025
Seminary – Wisdom Sutras 2025
Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class is on the Wisdom Sutras, which include the Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines, the Diamond Sutra, and the Heart Sutra. To take this class for seminary credit you must be enrolled in... Read more »
Apr
30
Wed
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Apr 30 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Fall term Wednesday evening classes are finished. (Join us in January for Precepts study.) Tonight, we do a double-sit on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20pm Zazen... Read more »
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Paramitas
Wednesday Classes: Paramitas
Apr 30 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Jiko will teach a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). All Wednesday night... Read more »
May
1
Thu
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 1 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
May 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Starting a Practice
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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... Read more »
May
2
Fri
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 2 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
May 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Qigong Class
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong class open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »