Denkoe Sesshin
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. See the schedule.
For financial assistance, see the scholarship application and contact the shuso. For other questions or concerns about your attendance, please speak with the shuso [shuso at dharma-rain.org].
Upcoming Events
Nov
23
Sat
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Nov 23 @ 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 modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Nov 23 @ 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 »
1:30 pm
Starting a Practice
Starting a Practice
Nov 23 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 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 »
4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Qigong Class
Nov 23 @ 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 »
7:00 pm
Lay Disciple Ordination
Lay Disciple Ordination
Nov 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
In this ceremony, a few students will each make a formal commitment to the student-teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Please join us as we welcome new Lay Disciples! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89619268356?pwd=VynNML9ru7Zeqn5yy4uTbluKwscaqb.1 Meeting... Read more »
Nov
24
Sun
8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Nov 24 @ 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: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
9:45 am
Dharma School
Dharma School
Nov 24 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here. Registration closes on Sept 30th. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click... Read more »
11:30 am
Community Lunch
Community Lunch
Nov 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
We are offering lunch to the Sangha once a month on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with Sangha.Share this:Click to... Read more »
11:45 am
Hand in Hand Meeting
Hand in Hand Meeting
Nov 24 @ 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Hand in Hand is an end-of-life support program offered by Dharma Rain to members of the sangha who are approaching death. A group of senior sangha members (Companions”) have been trained to respond to requests... Read more »
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Nov 24 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend... Read more »