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When: August 5, 2021 @ 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: August 7, 2021 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: July 17, 2021 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: In person/Online, 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: August 21, 2021 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: In person/Online, 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 4, 2021 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Powell Butte (see below)

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… Read more »

When: March 2, 2021 @ 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 5) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells… Read more »

When: March 20, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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… Read more »

When: March 11, 2021 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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… Read more »

When: April 30, 2022 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 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: March 28, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online

Dharma School is booting back up for Spring – March 28-May 2, Sundays 10:30-11:30am. The theme for this year is Kanzeon Who Hears the Cries of the World. This theme is… Read more »

When: February 24, 2021 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During winter term we offer morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, with a posture adjustment bell at 7am. Short Morning Service follows. Masks required, sign in for contact tracing, sanitize… Read more »

When: May 2, 2021 all-day
Where: Sodo and Zoom

Wesak is the festival of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. Traditionally, it is a precious time when the entire sangha – adults and kids, parents and those without children – celebrates together.… Read more »

When: June 20, 2021 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Gary Honei Oshiro, will take his “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether… Read more »

When: May 23, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online

On the fourth Sunday of each month there will be a sutra study group. Each time it meets a different sutra will be discussed.  There is no fee and open… Read more »

When: June 26, 2021 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During this Zazenkai Dharma Rain will be using the guidelines given to us by the Health and Safety Committee. The number of people is limited to 25. We are now… Read more »

When: June 15, 2021 @ 5:00 am – June 19, 2021 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Sodo and Zoom, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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,… Read more »

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