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The Board of Directors meets at least monthly. If you have concerns you wish the Board to address, please contact the Board ahead of the meeting, they will send you a Zoom link so that… Read more »
Zen Teacher Reigetsu Susan Moon will lead a Friday evening and all-day Saturday retreat on The Hidden Lamp. Reigetsu Susan Moon has been practicing in the Soto Zen tradition for 40 years, and is a… Read more »
During Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one chanting… Read more »
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open to… Read more »
Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the Dharma Council, giving updates on… Read more »
Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the Dharma Council, giving updates on… Read more »
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 »