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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 »

When: September 3, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Ango (September 1 through November 30) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open to… Read more »

When: September 1, 2020 @ 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 at 12:25pm. It is open… Read more »

When: October 13, 2019 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

AWAKENING TO WHITENESS USING THE DHARMA TO DISMANTLE OPPRESSION SESSION 1 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13: 12:30 – 2:30pm “As practitioners of the dharma, as long as race exists as an aspect of being and society, we… Read more »

When: September 15, 2019 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This meeting is open to all who are interested in finding out more about the Awakening to Whiteness course that will be offered at DRZC, through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, in six monthly… Read more »

When: November 10, 2019 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

  “AWAKENING TO WHITENESS: USING THE DHARMA TO DISMANTLE OPPRESSION” is an open-source curriculum designed to help white people explore the elements that have had the effect of conditioning and distorting our perception of reality… Read more »

When: September 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This Seminary class covers Buddhist lineage from the Buddha to Modern day. It meets ten Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from 9/10 to 11/26. It is one of the five core classes… Read more »

When: June 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for this evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin 7:50-8:20pm Zazen 8:20pm Vespers

When: October 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Finding your place in the practice of Zen and in a spiritual community is not always easy. Taking Your Seat is a program designed to orient newer members to the programs, classes, people, and volunteer… Read more »

When: October 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji East, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Finding your place in the practice of Zen and in a spiritual community is not always easy. Taking Your Seat is a program designed to orient newer members to the programs, classes, people, and volunteer… Read more »

When: November 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Finding your place in the practice of Zen and in a spiritual community is not always easy. Taking Your Seat is a program designed to orient newer members to the programs, classes, people, and volunteer… Read more »

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