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Dharma Camp: Mandala on the Mountain, July 20-25, 2025 Mandala on the Mountain, also known as Dharma Camp, is a week-long, overnight summer camp for kids aged nine through eighteen who are interested in Buddhism.… 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 Rain, including an explanation of… 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 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 »
Join us on Saturday, August 2nd, for a casual afternoon of food and fun with Sangha. Come anytime between 1 and 5pm to eat, play games, and soak in the summer vibes. Picnic fare, croquet,… Read more »
Making art is a way to get out of self and be absorbed in a meditative sense. This mono printing workshop is about engaging with unexpected results, as well as a way to have some… Read more »
This evening we have a special event: a book discussion led by nun Esho Sudan who has edited a new book In This Body, In This Lifetime: Awakening Stories of Japanese Soto Zen Women, from… 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 when you need to. 6:30-7:30… Read more »
Celebrate the vibrant Buddhist communities in Portland with representatives from many Buddhist temples and communities! Join us at Dharma Rain Zen Center’s 14-acre park-like property to share Buddhist chants, ceremonial practices, dance, mindfulness activities, children’s… Read more »
This presentation focuses on Open Water Safety, though many of the concepts can also be applied to pools and other sources of water. Topics include: properly wearing life jackets, open water dangers, how to escape… Read more »
In this ceremony, two students will make a formal commitment to the student-teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Please join us as we welcome new Lay Disciples! Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85754224419?pwd=BPcxiAZh58jmGE9oAWGMLLekX4gVQx.1 Meeting… 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 will come together for zazen,… 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 will come together for zazen,… Read more »
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 rededicate ourselves to our intention… 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 one, two, or three robes,… Read more »
Wesak is the festival of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. It is a precious time when adults and kids celebrate together. A bower of flowers built over a statue of the baby Buddha is placed in front… Read more »