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Moonrise, and I long for home. In a breath, I realize – beloved sangha, breathing with me. – Annen In the past year, despite incredible challenges, our practice as a sangha has endured and thrived.… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads… Read more »
During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. This evening we will be following Format B (Discussion). 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Break 7:50 ~ 8:30-9pm Discussion led by a senior member… Read more »
During summer term and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. 6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment at 7:00) 7:30 Short Morning Service Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84732310740?pwd=eDdsVDhrSmNjcGsvTDhIQnV3VlJCQT09 … Read more »
Required Orientation meeting for those registered for the Mountains and Waters Backpacking Retreat.
Think of this as a sesshin with different forms to suit wilderness practice. Recommended pre-reading for this trip is Shohaku Okumura’s The Mountain and Waters Sutra: A Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s “Sansuikyo” The backpacking level… 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 »
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 Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… 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 advance registration or previous… 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 sangha members for this two-hour mindfulness hike. We will hike together silently on Powell Butte’s forested and mountain-top meadow trails that feature expansive views on clear days. The hike is a gentle four-mile loop… Read more »
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Fall Ango (September 1 through December 5) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open… Read more »
The spring term student program follows a theme through three one-day retreats during our Spring Ango. This year, the three dates are March 20, April 24, and May 22. The theme for this spring’s program… Read more »
Dharma Rain Parents Group will meet Thursday evenings, March 11, March 25 and April 8 from 6:30 to 7:30pm to share our experiences and challenges, and discuss practicing at home with our families, especially during… 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 »