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When: April 6, 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… Read more »

When: February 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Given that the strength of 7-Up is in the group participation itself, we are cancelling the group today because several people would find it difficult to get here. See you… Read more »

When: February 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji, 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 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji W, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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… Read more »

When: May 17, 2019 – May 18, 2019 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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… Read more »

When: March 1, 2019 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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,… Read more »

When: March 1, 2019 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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… Read more »

When: April 14, 2019 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 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 spring, the forum is sponsored by the… Read more »

When: October 20, 2019 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 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 spring, the forum is sponsored by the… Read more »

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… 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.… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

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