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When: September 7, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 18, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: September 5, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

As of now this event is in person only. This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists… Read more »

When: June 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: June 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji East (Library), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Disciples meet every other month to check in with each other and discuss issues relevant to our practice and temple issues. Limited to Lay and Monk Disciples.

When: January 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji East (Library), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Disciples meet every other month to check in with each other and discuss issues relevant to our practice and temple issues. Limited to Lay and Monk Disciples.

When: June 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji East, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

See more information about the Seminary program, including how to apply and register. Bukkai and Teijin will be teaching this cohort-based independent study that meets three Thursdays: June 6 ,… Read more »

When: May 31, 2020 – June 7, 2020 all-day
Where: Online

Annual Fundraiser: You’re Still Here While many of us have not been to the Dharma Rain campus in recent months, we are all Still Here—as members of the sangha, in… Read more »

When: June 1, 2019 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During summer and winter practice periods, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment at 7:00) 7:30 Short… Read more »

When: January 2, 2020 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During summer and winter practice periods, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment at 7:00) 7:30 Short… Read more »

When: June 10, 2020 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Online/In Person, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During summer term and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. We are now making our Summer Term Zazen and Morning… Read more »

When: May 5, 2019 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Wesak is the festival of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth. It is a precious time when the entire sangha – adults and kids, parents and those without children – celebrates together. For… Read more »

When: April 28, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Sodo and environs, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Come join us during this first day-long event honoring the Dharma Cloud lineage welcoming all affiliates and related practitioners. The morning will be devoted to sharing our traditional forms including… Read more »

When: April 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

The ancient tradition of Fusatsu has roots going back to the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and is one of the most beautiful and profound ceremonies in Soto Zen. The ceremony is… Read more »

When: September 26, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The ancient tradition of Fusatsu has roots going back to the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and is one of the most beautiful and profound ceremonies in Soto Zen. The ceremony is… Read more »

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