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This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes about 3 hours of sitting… Read more »
During the Spring Ango term (May 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… Read more »
Our annual vigil-style retreat leads up to people taking the Precepts. During the Jukai ceremony, individuals receive the Bodhisattva precepts and formally become Buddhists. Receiving Jukai at Dharma Rain is a very personal step toward… Read more »
For this weekend silent retreat people attend the entire retreat from Friday evening through Sunday morning. We have overnight accommodations for all, and encourage people to take advantage of this. We serve oryoki meals –… Read more »
Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend… Read more »
The Dharma Garden council is offering a workshop for cultivating a practice to restore harmony when difficulties arise, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginning Anew is an opportunity to heal the hurt… Read more »
On the third Sunday of the month, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library. You are welcome from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
In this ceremony, a few students will each make a formal commitment to the student-teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Please join us as we welcome new Lay Disciples! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89619268356?pwd=VynNML9ru7Zeqn5yy4uTbluKwscaqb.1 Meeting… Read more »
As part of the Sejiki retreat, we hold a public Festival on Sunday morning, after our customary zazen (with sanzen available until 9:40). 8:30 Zazen 9:00 Kinhin 9:10 Zazen 10:00 Sejiki Festival Zazen Zoom link:… Read more »
September 18, 2024, marks the 10-year anniversary since Kyogen’s death. We will do a brief memorial service for him as part of our regular Sunday morning service.
Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend… Read more »
We are offering lunch to the Sangha once a month on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with Sangha.
Fall term Wednesday evening classes won’t start until next week. Tonight, we do a double-sit on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20pm Zazen 8:20-8:30pm Vespers
On Wednesday mornings, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library. You are welcome to browse until the mid-day sit happens at 11:30am.
This date is close to the anniversaries of the deaths of both of our founders, Keido Chisan Koho Zenji (d. November 1, 1969) and Roshi Jiyu Kennett (d. November 6, 1996). There is no leader… Read more »
To meet our children with wisdom and compassion, it’s important that we take the time to care for ourselves. Please join us for this afternoon of peace and rejuvenation. We will come together for zazen,… Read more »