Archives: Events

When: October 18, 2020 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Sodo/Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: April 16, 2019 – April 21, 2019 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: April 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – April 18, 2020 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: April 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – April 18, 2021 @ 7:45 am
Where: Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: February 20, 2019 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: May 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online

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 »

When: January 6, 2019 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: February 5, 2019 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

 

When: January 12, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 12, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: May 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: May 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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 »

When: January 5, 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: February 9, 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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