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When: September 26, 2019 – September 29, 2019 all-day

This retreat is an annual event for sangha members who spend several days in contemplation of this sutra, the natural world, the immediate sangha, and their own body and mind’s response to it all. The… Read more »

When: September 17, 2019 – September 21, 2019 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Three Robes Sesshin is focused on ‘right effort’ in practice.  ‘Right’ effort is different for each of us. The Buddha said that monks in the original sangha could wear one, two, or three robes,… Read more »

When: September 17, 2020 – September 19, 2020 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

With reluctance, we are cancelling the Three Robes retreat. Conditions remain quite hazardous in our area. Predictions over the next few days are inconsistent as weather and fire behavior shift. We do not feel it… Read more »

When: July 20, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for elders and others who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule will include about 2½… Read more »

When: October 12, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for elders and others who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule will include about 2½… Read more »

When: January 25, 2020 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for elders and others who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule will include about 3… Read more »

When: July 11, 2020 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This will be an in person event. It will be limited to 25 and you must be willing to follow the guidelines set up by the Health and safety Committee. This four-hour Zazenkai provides a… Read more »

When: October 10, 2020 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This will be an in person event. It will be limited to 25 and you must be willing to follow the guidelines set up by the Health and safety Committee. This four-hour Zazenkai provides a… Read more »

When: July 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – July 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Where: Camp Adams, 18499 South Highway 211, Molalla, OR 97038, USA

See the Dharma Camp page for more information

When: July 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

 

When: January 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During this Sunday morning service the new Shuso will be installed.  It is a short ceremony marking the new term.

When: June 30, 2019 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Linda Hoka Bebernes, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take… Read more »

When: December 8, 2019 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Todd Tsuho Satterson, will take his  “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether he’s done. This will take… Read more »

When: December 13, 2020 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Shin’yu Vitells, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take the… Read more »

When: June 29, 2019 @ 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 Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

When: August 10, 2019 @ 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 Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

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