What is the relationship between Western approach to healing and wholeness and Zen insight that points beyond attachment to self? Are these practices different or the same, compatible or not? How does our personal experience of each inform us? Informed by her practice as a psychotherapist and lay Zen teacher, Seido gives a talk about how we might approach these questions by opening up to the liberating encounter between no self and the wounded self.
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 »
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open – come in when you wish, leave when you need to. 6:30-7:30... Read more »
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 »
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy is a cohort group for mental health professionals who are practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Our mission is to support and learn from one another to integrate and embody the... Read more »
This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes about 3 hours of sitting... Read more »
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 »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads... Read more »
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