Archives: Events

When: June 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Barn at the end of the Driveway, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

With the help of volunteers, Dharma Rain grows fruit, vegetables, and herbs for the temple’s kitchen as well as for donation. We also tend ornamental and native plants to create a space that nurtures ourselves… Read more »

When: May 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji East – :Library, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

You are invited to join us to explore forming a new queer affinity group within Dharma Rain Zen Center. We will look at seeing and getting to know each other, ways to be more welcoming… Read more »

When: August 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Grounds, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Dharma Council hosts an outdoor social event for sangha members and their family and friends. There will be tasty food and lawn games, like croquet and cornhole. This party is all about relaxing and… Read more »

When: May 28, 2023 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

For the last day of Dharma School this year, we feature skits presented by Dharma School students to all of us together, instead of the usual Dharma Talk. After this, we will offer a community… Read more »

When: June 17, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Grounds, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This party introduces the sangha to some of the organizations that have contributed to Dharma Rain and provides opportunities to learn about the community activities that occur here. We’ll also serve grilled pizza and offer… Read more »

When: June 4, 2023 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: July 1, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: June 25, 2023 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Renso, takes her  “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. This takes the place of the usual Dharma Talk.    

When: April 22, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center campus, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

All are invited to this day of work practice in honor of Earth Day. A variety of outdoor tasks will be available with options for all levels of physical abilities. Lunch will be provided afterwards.

When: March 18, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: May 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji East (Library), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Dogen Study Join us for a study group examining Dogen’s Shobogenzo. This is the start of a long-term study group that will look at the entire collection over the next few years.  This study group… Read more »

When: April 29, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

To meet our children with wisdom and compassion, it’s important that we take the time to care for ourselves. Please join us for this afternoon of peace and rejuvenation. We will come together for zazen,… Read more »

When: September 5, 2023 @ 5:00 am – September 9, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Each summer we take a week to study a fascicle of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. The focus of sesshin is sustaining practice during an intensive period, acting out our Buddhahood in the meditation, disciplines and rituals of a… Read more »

When: April 1, 2023 all-day
Where: Sodo or Uji Library, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and Dharma Rain Zen Center are co-sponsoring 3 Training Events to be held at Dharma Rain. Saturday, April 1 – 1:30-4:30pm; Uji/E Library Bldg. CPR/AED Training Cost: Free for… Read more »

When: March 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Methods of Practice is a cohort-based independent study course exploring Buddhist traditions outside of Soto Zen. Students will meet as a group three times over the term in order to share information, experiences and insights.… Read more »

When: June 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – June 24, 2023 @ 9:15 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Three Robes Sesshin is focused on ‘right effort’ in practice. ‘Right’ effort is different for each of us. The Buddha said that members of the original sangha could wear one, two, or three robes,… Read more »

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