Jukai Retreat
When:
February 12, 2018 – February 18, 2018 all-day
2018-02-12T00:00:00-08:00
2018-02-19T00:00:00-08:00
Where:
Sodo
8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Our annual vigil-style retreat leads up to people taking the Precepts. During the Jukai ceremony, individuals receive the Bodhisattva precepts and formally become Buddhists. Receiving Jukai at Dharma Rain is a very personal step toward clarifying and deepening one’s own intention to live as a Buddhist. The Jukai ceremony will take place at 11 AM on Sunday, February 18.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend this open retreat full- or part-time. Registration is required for meals and overnights. All are welcome free of charge for zazen and ceremonies. See the schedule.
Upcoming Events
Mar
13
Thu
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 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 »
6:30 pm
Zen Poets Society
Zen Poets Society
Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Zen Poet Society is a Dharma Rain cohort group for those in the sangha with an appreciation for poetry and its many intersections with practice. Come to write, share your own poetry, poems you’ve found... Read more »
7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Dharma Council Meeting
Mar 13 @ 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
Mar 13 @ 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 »
Mar
14
Fri
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Mar 14 @ 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
Mar 14 @ 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
Mar 14 @ 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 »
Mar
15
Sat
8:30 am
Spring Term Student Program
Spring Term Student Program
Mar 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats, March 15, April 12, and May 17. Unlike the Fall version, Spring has different topics in different years. This year’s theme is Genjokoan,... Read more »
10:00 am
7-Up Group
7-Up Group
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this monthly discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all... Read more »
7:00 pm
Fusatsu
Fusatsu
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fusatsu acknowledges the truth of suffering and allows us to confess a shortcoming before the altar. We atone for the beginningless greed, hate, and delusion, renew our practice vows, and rededicate ourselves to our intention... Read more »
Mar
16
Sun
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Mar 16 @ 8:25 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
Mar 16 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here. Registration closes on Sept 30th.
11:30 am
Community Lunch
Community Lunch
Mar 16 @ 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.
11:45 am
Open Library
Open Library
Mar 16 @ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
On the third Sunday of the month, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library. You are welcome from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Mar 16 @ 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 »