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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 oryoki-style meal, and communal work… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Because of Thanksgiving, we will do a double-sit, with no class. 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
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
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
See more information about the Seminary program, including how to apply and register. This class is only open to registered students. In the Fall of 2018, the seminary class is the Lotus Sutra, taught by… Read more »
This weekend silent retreat will be a closed retreat – that is, people attending will attend the entire time, no partial attendance, no drop-ins for zazen. We will be looking at transition, moving from one… Read more »
This weekend silent retreat will be a closed retreat – that is, people attending will attend the entire time, no partial attendance, no drop-ins for zazen. The retreat includes 4 oryoki meals (3 in the… Read more »
This weekend silent retreat will be a closed retreat – that is, people attending will attend the entire time, no partial attendance, no drop-ins for zazen. We will be looking at transition, moving from one… Read more »
This weekend silent retreat will be a closed retreat – that is, people attending will attend the entire time, no partial attendance, no drop-ins for zazen. We will be looking at transition, moving from one… Read more »
This retreat has been cancelled. There is so much uncertainty about wildfires and possible evacuations, that added to relatively low signups and the fact that we are unable to offer overnight accommodations at this time,… Read more »
Wednesday night classes focus on Buddhadharma (Buddhist teaching), particularly from the Soto Zen perspective. We meet on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements 7:50~9 Class 9-9:10 Vespers All Wednesday night classes… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop offers a way to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts. We also look at the importance of compassion and how the… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop offers a way to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts. We also look at the importance of compassion and how the… Read more »