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Join us for the second series on Awakening to Whiteness. This orientation meeting is to give information and allow people to ask questions about participating in the series. No registration is required for this meeting.… Read more »
Nehan Festival commemorates the Buddha’s most profound teaching, offered on his deathbed. This will take the place of the regular Sunday morning service.
Nehan Festival commemorates the Buddha’s most profound teaching, offered on his deathbed. This will take the place of the regular Sunday morning service.
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 »
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 »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this monthly discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all… Read more »
This will be an in person event with a Zoom option. In-person attendance is limited to 25 and you must be willing to follow the guidelines set up by the Health and safety Committee. This… 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 »
Learn about the Seminary program, the classes we offer, and how to enroll. Registration for this class is open to people who are enrolled in seminary and those who wish to take it as non-credit… Read more »
The Kanzeon Festival is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor, and determination. During the course of three hours we do multiple recitations of the Kanzeon Mantra, the Universal Gateway Chapter of the… Read more »
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 hands. All are welcome. Join… Read more »
Our annual vigil-style retreat leads up to people taking the Precepts during the Jukai ceremony on Sunday. Individuals who receive the Bodhisattva Precepts formally become Buddhists. Receiving Jukai at Dharma Rain is a very personal… Read more »