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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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

When: May 11, 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… Read more »

When: March 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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.… Read more »

When: March 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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.… Read more »

When: April 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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.… Read more »

When: May 6, 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.… Read more »

When: May 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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.… Read more »

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