Founders Ceremony
Following the Founders Vigil, during the time when we would ordinarily do Full Morning Service (9:40-10:10am), we will instead do Founders Ceremony, to honor Keido Chisan and Houn Jiyu, both of whom died near the first part of November.
Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Wed
all-day
Mountains and Waters Backpacking...
Mountains and Waters Backpacking...
Sep 11 – Sep 14 all-day
The retreat will start with leaving early on Wednesday and arriving back in the afternoon on Saturday. Think of this as a sesshin with different forms to suit wilderness practice. Recommended pre-reading for this trip... Read more »
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Sep 11 @ 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 »
10:00 am
Library Open and Staffed
Library Open and Staffed
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
On Wednesday mornings, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library. You are welcome to browse until the mid-day sit happens at 11:30am.Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Sep 11 @ 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 Double Sit
Wednesday Evening Double Sit
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fall term Wednesday evening classes won’t start until next week. 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 8:20-8:30pm VespersShare this:Click to... Read more »
Sep
12
Thu
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Sep 12 @ 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
Sep 12 @ 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
Dharma Council Meeting
Dharma Council Meeting
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma Council meets once a month on Thursdays. The Dharma Council primarily focuses on how the teachings of the Dharma are presented at Dharma Rain. Members are welcome to attend meetings and bring issues... Read more »
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Intro to Zen Meditation
Sep 12 @ 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 the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.... Read more »
7:00 pm
Queer Cohort
Queer Cohort
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Queer Cohort meets monthly on the last Thursday (with some exceptions) at 7pm in the library. The group is about seeing each other, sharing our lives and practice, enjoying each others’ company, and supporting... Read more »
Sep
13
Fri
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Sep 13 @ 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
Sep 13 @ 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
Free Qigong Workshop
Free Qigong Workshop
Sep 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong workshop open tor 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 »