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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… 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.… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »