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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 »
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 »
During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. This evening we will be following Format A (Double Sit). (Alternate Wednesdays will include a discussion.) 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm… Read more »
The current shuso, Zonnyo, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. This will take the place of the Dharma Talk. See… Read more »
During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. This evening we will be following Format B (Discussion). (Alternate weeks will be a double sit.) 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm… 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… Read more »
Annual four day silent Zen retreat on Seido’s organic farm – zazen, service, oryoki, samu and teaching. The setting is rustic. Participants camp and work in the gardens during samu.… Read more »
Dharma Camp: Mandala on the Mountain, July 20-25, 2025 Mandala on the Mountain, also known as Dharma Camp, is a week-long, overnight summer camp for kids aged nine through eighteen… 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… 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… 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.… Read more »
The Dharma Council hosts a Sangha Party, and everyone is invited, including spouses, partners, kids, besties, and dogs! There will be yard games, a rock mandala, water fun (bring a… Read more »
Making art is a way to get out of self and be absorbed in a meditative sense. This mono printing workshop is about engaging with unexpected results, as well as… Read more »
This evening we have a special event: a book discussion led by nun Esho Sudan who has edited a new book In This Body, In This Lifetime: Awakening Stories of… Read more »
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open – come in when you wish, leave… Read more »