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Fusatsu includes recitation of the Precepts, zazen, and a group meeting. We emphasize the two-sided nature of confession, as each participant brings something that is going well in their practice… Read more »
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… Read more »
Nehan Festival commemorates the Buddha’s most profound teaching, offered on his deathbed.
The current shuso, Anthony Fujaku Stevens, will take his “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. It… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. It… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. It… Read more »
This is the last year we will be able to host this celebration in this building, and so it marks the end of an era. It will also be the… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a… Read more »
7pm zazen, 7:30 kinhin (walking meditation), 7:40 zazen, 8:10 Vespers. Come for all or part of the evening.
We’ll be doing tree-planting in a variety of places on the property. Feel free to come to any part of the day and to bring a friend or forward this… Read more »
We will be planting trees and shrubs and doing site maintenance. Bring boots, gloves and warm clothes for the weather this time of year. We provide lunch, and tools are available.… Read more »
The Board is providing a regular forum for members to share concerns or questions about our transition to our new home. In place of a pre-set agenda, discussion will be… Read more »
Join us for a fun evening of food, socializing and singing our favorite Dharma School songs, along with a short, family-oriented Dharma Talk. This event is an opportunity for the… Read more »