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This class is on the Wisdom Sutras, which include the Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines, the Diamond Sutra, and the Heart Sutra. To take this class for seminary credit… Read more »
Join us in celebrating the ordination of Stacy Zonnyo Riger as a Soto Zen priest as she completes postulancy and moves into training as a novice monk. This is a… Read more »
Taking Your Seat is a program designed to help newer members of Dharma Rain establish their meditation practice, create cohort-like warm relationships with other members, and delve deeper as part… Read more »
Flying Fish Murphy is teaching a study group will be based on Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Understanding the Mind. The book looks in depth at the 50 verses on the… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto… Read more »
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 »
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 »
This program is only for those already registered for and participating in the Term Student Program for this fall.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »