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When: November 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – November 6, 2022 @ 6:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This date is close to the anniversaries of the deaths of both of our founders, Keido Chisan Koho Zenji (d. November 1, 1969) and Roshi Jiyu Kennett (d. November 6,… Read more »

When: September 24, 2022 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Fall Term Student program is designed to provide structure for members of Dharma Rain Zen Center who wish to deepen their connection with the Sangha and to intensify their… Read more »

When: October 15, 2022 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This program is only for those already registered for and participating in the Term Student Program for this fall.

When: September 1, 2022 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Fall Ango (September 1 through December 11) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells… Read more »

When: September 17, 2022 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a formal… Read more »

When: December 11, 2022 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Rinsho, will take her  “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done.… Read more »

When: December 10, 2023 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Daigai, will take his  “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. This will take the place of the Dharma Talk. See… Read more »

When: April 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – April 16, 2023 @ 7:45 am
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. Denkoe is one of our more quiet, formal and rigorous sesshin,… Read more »

When: October 16, 2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo/Online, 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. The Sangha Forum takes the place of a dharma… Read more »

When: February 13, 2023 – February 19, 2023 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Our annual vigil-style retreat leads up to people taking the Precepts. During the Jukai ceremony, individuals receive the Bodhisattva precepts and formally become Buddhists. Receiving Jukai at Dharma Rain is… Read more »

When: March 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – March 12, 2023 @ 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This weekend silent retreat is designed to have people attend the entire retreat. Please do your best to do so. We will be looking at transition, moving from one state… Read more »

When: July 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji East, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Bukkai and Teijin teach this challenging independent study opportunity on three Tuesday evenings. Although students may expect to build on other seminary studies that explore the liturgy from a historical… Read more »

When: November 5, 2022 @ 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… Read more »

When: June 8, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center campus, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

On Wednesdays, we invite sangha members in to work on the property. This is a great opportunity to contribute and also to get to know other sangha members in a… Read more »

When: October 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Feel caught by a sense of isolation or anxiety? Want to develop your ability to relate to others and your own self with more warmth and authenticity? This 2-hr workshop will… Read more »

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