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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.… 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.… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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.… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… 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 »
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow,… Read more »
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… Read more »