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Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the Fall, the forum is sponsored by the Board of Directors. The Dharma… Read more »
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. This year, Denkoe is a cloistered retreat on a trial basis. There are two entry points,… Read more »
Denkoe is now a Dana Retreat Due to current world circumstances, Dharma Rain is going to offer Denkoe to all. If you can make a donation to support the temple that is great, but if… Read more »
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. This is an in-person and Zoom event. Click here to see the schedule. If you would… Read more »
This series of eight classes examines the teaching of the Eightfold Path of Buddhism. This path is presented as the medicine to relieve suffering in our lives. The class is free and open to the… Read more »
In this ceremony, several students will each make a formal commitment to the student/teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Because the temple is still closed, this ceremony will be held over… Read more »
Gyokuko officially retires as Abbot of Dharma Rain Zen Center after more than 40 years of service. We will do a special ceremony for an abbot retirement, followed by community lunch and a party for… Read more »
History Through Texts is one of the five required core classes in Part 1 of the Seminary Program. It meets weekly or bi-weekly on Tuesdays as a group. Instruction is a combination of lecture and… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop emphasizes how to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts, the importance of compassion, and how the principles of meditation apply to… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop emphasizes how to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts, the importance of compassion, and how the principles of meditation apply to… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop emphasizes how to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts, the importance of compassion, and how the principles of meditation apply to… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop emphasizes how to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts, the importance of compassion, and how the principles of meditation apply to… Read more »
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 »
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 »