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When: September 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule on Wednesday evenings is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: January 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule on Wednesday evenings is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Kyojukaimon until February 6; Fukanzazengi beginning February 20) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: March 6, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule on Wednesday evenings is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: January 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule on Wednesday evenings is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Kyojukaimon until February 12; Fukanzazengi beginning February 26) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: September 2, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo/Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This event is in-person and online. The Wednesday Schedule during Fall Ango is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service  Fukanzazengi 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85647889326 Meeting ID:… Read more »

When: November 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:40 pm
Where: Sodo/Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This event is in-person and online. This Wednesday there will be no Class the schedule is as follows: 7-7:10pm Evening Service  Fukanzazengi 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Kinhin 7:50~8:20 Zazen 8:20 Vespers Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85647889326 Meeting… Read more »

When: September 29, 2018 @ 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 oryoki-style meal, and communal work… Read more »

When: November 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – November 4, 2018 @ 6:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – November 3, 2019 @ 6:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – November 8, 2020 @ 6:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 21, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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

When: December 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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

When: December 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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

When: September 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: September 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – September 9, 2018 @ 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: March 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – March 3, 2019 @ 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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