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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… 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this… Read more »
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats, March 30, April 20, and May 18. It is open for members who have done term student in… Read more »
This Wednesday evening class series will be studying sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be a… Read more »
This 8-week series explores koans. Koans are brief exchanges that reveal an aspect of enlightening activity. If you’ve ever wondered what these mysterious stories are, why they are useful, how… 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… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen… 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… 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… Read more »
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »