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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Is life a little much sometimes? Do you find yourself saying things you wish you wouldn’t? Want to recover your sense of ease and joy? This 2-hr workshop teaches a variety of simple but effective… Read more »
Is life a little much sometimes? Do you find yourself saying things you wish you wouldn’t? Want to recover your sense of ease and joy? This 2-hr workshop teaches a variety of simple but effective… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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.
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 »