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When: February 28, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online

On the fourth Sunday of each month there is an online sutra study. Each time it meets a different sutra is discussed by one of Dharma Rain’s teachers.  There is no fee and it is… Read more »

When: March 28, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Online

On the fourth Sunday of each month there is an online sutra study. Each time it meets a different sutra is discussed by one of Dharma Rain’s teachers.  There is no fee and it is… Read more »

When: September 3, 2020 – September 5, 2020 all-day
Where: Indian Heaven Wilderness

The Mountains and Waters Backpacking Retreat will take place September 3-5, 2020, with a covid/weather/fire backup date of Sept 23-25. Think of this as a regular sesshin, though with somewhat relaxed forms to suit wilderness… Read more »

When: March 15, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 9:50 am
Where: Online

Join us for our Zoom Sunday Morning Program. The schedule is posted below. 8:30-9am Zazen 9-9:10 Kinhin 9:10-9:40 Zazen 9:40 Full morning service Here is your chant book. Morning service starts on page three, and… Read more »

When: May 31, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online

Join us for our Zoom Sunday Morning Program. The schedule is posted below. This week is Term closing. There will be a chance to speak to your term vow after short morning service. 8:30-9am Zazen… Read more »

When: June 3, 2020 all-day

On three different weeks during the summer term at Dharma Rain, our day begins at 9am. The rest of the daily schedule is the same.

When: February 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Where: Uji E, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Dharma Council meets once a month on Thursdays.  The Dharma Council is concerned with how the teachings of the Dharma are presented at Dharma Rain.  Members are welcome to attend the meetings.  If you… Read more »

When: March 27, 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 able to serve breakfast and… Read more »

When: May 8, 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 able to serve breakfast and… Read more »

When: December 31, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – January 1, 2020 @ 12:30 am
Where: Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA

t is a longstanding tradition for ZCO and Dharma Rain Sanghas to come together in fellowship and practice, as the world turns another year. Join us for an evening of intention, awareness and celebration. The… Read more »

When: April 22, 2020 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Online

This class will explore the practice with and interpretation of various forms of Zen writing.  Each class will delve into a specific text, looking at a different modality (eg., koan, jodo, poetry, etc…) each week. Discussion, lecture… Read more »

When: March 18, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This class series is now being Zoomed. Please see information below on how to join.  This class will cover the six paramitas, also called “perfections,” that are emphasized in Zen literature and training, as well… Read more »

When: April 11, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The For the Spring Term student program this year, we will emphasize Dharma expression. We will learn to map our personal experiences onto a more formal Dharmic framework by building on the shared language we… Read more »

When: March 21, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The first term student program will be on Zoom. For the retreat in April it will probably be Zoom. More information will be forthcoming. Zoom information is below. the For the Spring Term student program… Read more »

When: January 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Uji East, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

On the third Sunday of the month, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library.  You are welcome from 12-1pm.

When: January 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Wisdom Sutras The Spring 2020 Seminary class is on the Wisdom Sutras, which include the Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Lines, the Diamond Sutra, and the Heart Sutra. It meets ten Tuesday evenings from 7:00… Read more »

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