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An eight-part series on koans, taught by Kakumyo. Koans are the recorded encounters between practitioners that both illustrate a particular aspect of the dharma, and confound our habitual mind’s attempts to make sense of them.… Read more »
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 »
Through our personal history, upbringing, culture, injuries, illness, etc., we each develop postural and movement habits. These patterns are deeply embedded in our nervous system, and often become outmoded or dysfunctional. The Feldenkrais Method uses… Read more »
Disciples only, please. Our every-other-month meeting of disciples is a way to check in with each other and discuss something of interest.
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. DRZC serves lunch after Sunday services beginning… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. DRZC serves lunch after Sunday services beginning… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads… Read more »
Periodically we get requests to learn the parts for the chants we do at Dharma Rain that have written harmonies. This month we will have a workshop to learn parts for Vespers and Adoration of… Read more »
Politics Club is a facilitated group for DRZC members to engage in discussion and peer support regarding political matters. This is not an activist group although we may end up discussing activist things. Most importantly,… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all of… Read more »
The schedule for the evening is: 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
It is a longstanding tradition in our Sanghas to come together in fellowship and practice, as the world turns another year. Join us for an evening of intention, awareness and presence. The evening begins festively… Read more »
The current shuso, Valerie Kaishin Kelly, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take… Read more »
This retreat focuses on practice in the work place. To accommodate participants’ working schedules, the retreat is limited to mornings and evenings through the work week and with an all-day session on Saturday ending at… Read more »