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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 »
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 »
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 »
During summer term 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.… Read more »
Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the recovery process. Drawing inspiration from the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths, emphasis is placed… 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, disciplines and rituals of a… Read more »
Wesak is the festival of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. It is a precious time when adults and kids celebrate together. This year marks the first year back to doing the joint celebration, though somewhat scaled back… Read more »
Is life a little much sometimes? Do you find yourself saying things you wish you wouldn’t? Want to recover your sense of ease and joy? This 2-hr workshop will teach a variety of simple but… Read more »
Join us for a workshop to explore how karma and trauma interact with Zen practice. Byakuren Ragir will lead a Saturday evening workshop and then give the Dharma Talk on Sunday morning, October 9. Untangling… Read more »
Think of a garden: what do you see? Flowers? Vegetables? Green? Color? Arbors and arches, or perfectly grouped kitchen herbs? Think of a garden: what do you feel? Peaceful? Relaxed? Excited? Amused? What is a… Read more »
Think of a garden: what do you see? Flowers? Vegetables? Green? Color? Arbors and arches, or perfectly grouped kitchen herbs? Think of a garden: what do you feel? Peaceful? Relaxed? Excited? Amused? What is a… Read more »
Dharma School is Back, in person! Registration now open Dharma School will begin Sunday, April 3, from 10am to 12pm. We will be offering programs for the Spruce (middle school) and Doug Fir (high school)… 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 a lot of variety. At… Read more »
This class will be offered by Claire Lundy, head teacher of Frog Song Montessori Preschool. We’ll learn how behavior is need driven and discuss the fundamental needs that drive our young children’s development. You’ll hear… 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 »
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 oryoki-style meal, and communal work… Read more »