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When: June 27, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

One Tuesday evening a month, Genko hosts a sewing workshop for those in the process of sewing, or who are interested in learning how to make temple items or sewing Zen clothing. Genko also sews… Read more »

When: October 17, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

One Tuesday evening a month, Genko hosts a sewing workshop for those in the process of sewing, or who are interested in learning how to make temple items or sewing Zen clothing. Genko also sews… Read more »

When: June 7, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. Format A (Double Sit) Will be June 14, 28, July 12, 26, August 9, 23 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation)… Read more »

When: May 31, 2017 all-day

Each fall and spring we have a period of increased practice known as Ango. We begin sitting earlier in the morning and add a mid-day sitting as well. Many of our seminary classes and Term… Read more »

When: June 17, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Periodically, in addition to regular Wednesday work parties, we have a Saturday event welcoming everyone. At this event, we will be working on the first of the two duplexes. Work parties are always a lot… Read more »

When: June 4, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. DRZC serves lunch after Sunday services… Read more »

When: September 29, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – October 1, 2017 @ 8:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This weekend retreat will use the forms and container of Zen practice to focus on inhabiting liminal space. Many of our lineage ancestors were visonaries who made use of dreams and symbolism to create a… Read more »

When: August 23, 2017 – August 27, 2017 all-day
Where: Rustic Coast Range Camp near, Triangle Lake, OR 97412, USA

This silent Zen retreat offers an experience of intimacy with nature, with the other than human world, and ultimately, our own Buddha nature. How does the natural world, the tame and the wild, bring forth… Read more »

When: September 1, 2017 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Ango (September until Rohatsu in December) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open to… Read more »

When: December 3, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – December 10, 2017 @ 8:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Rohatsu commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, traditionally on December 8th. This is our longest and most intense retreat of the year, and is the culmination of our year of training. Six full days of lots of… Read more »

When: September 12, 2017 – September 16, 2017 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

A retreat designed for working people. We will meet each morning and evening for meditation, and spend the day at our place of work. Guidelines for meeting work and family with the heart of meditation… Read more »

When: November 18, 2017 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

For pre-registered Term Students only. Read about this program.

When: October 14, 2017 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Especially designed for elders and others who might need accommodation and yet still want to practice Zen, this four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space. The schedule will include about 2½ hours of zazen and kinhin.… Read more »

When: September 23, 2017 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This program requires pre-registration and an interview with a teacher if you haven’t done the program before. Read more about this program. Contact the Center to sign up and arrange for an interview if needed.

When: October 21, 2017 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This is only for pre-registered Term Students. Read more about the program here.

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