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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 »

When: July 23, 2023 – July 28, 2023 all-day
Where: Mollala Retreat, 36208 S Molalla Forest Rd, Molalla, OR 97038, USA

REGISTRATION OPEN! DHARMA CAMP- JULY 23-28, 2023 Mandala on the Mountain, also known as Dharma Camp, is a week-long summer camp for kids aged nine through eighteen who are interested in Buddhism. Located at the… Read more »

When: June 1, 2023 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo/Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: February 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Zoom

The Dharma Council meets once a month on Thursdays. The Dharma Council primarily focuses on how the teachings of the Dharma are presented at Dharma Rain. Members are welcome to attend meetings and bring issues… Read more »

When: April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Bright Way Zen Center, 12020 SW Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225, USA

Every other year, groups in the Dharma Cloud Lineage gather to maintain our connections and give people a sense of our shared lineage. Bright Way Zen is hosting this year’s Dharma Cloud Lineage Day, which… Read more »

When: April 19, 2023 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo/Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Spring 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 lot of variety. At… Read more »

When: March 1, 2023 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 at 12:25pm. It is open… Read more »

When: April 9, 2023 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the Dharma Council, giving updates on… Read more »

When: March 4, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: April 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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