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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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

When: March 30, 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… Read more »

When: May 11, 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… Read more »

When: January 12, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor and determination. Zazen followed by chanting and bowing throughout the morning until we complete a total of 108 full… Read more »

When: January 11, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Kanzeon Festival is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor, and determination. Durning the course of three sittings the Special Kanzeon service is done three times. Please… Read more »

When: January 19, 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: April 27, 2019 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Uji East (Library), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This weekend workshop covers ethics, team leadership skills, dynamics of power, handling crises, mentoring and apprenticeship methods. It is taught as a weekend workshop with pre- and post-assignments. Students must… Read more »

When: January 6, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

8:30am Zazen with optional sanzen 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:10am Announcements and informal tea 10:30am Dharma Talk 11:45am Community Lunch for all… Read more »

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