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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,… Read more »
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. See the schedule. For financial assistance, see the scholarship application and… Read more »
Each summer we take a week to study a fascicle of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. The focus of the sesshin is sustaining practice during an intensive period, acting out our Buddhahood in… Read more »
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… 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… Read more »
Genko leads a five-class series on Kyogen Carlson’s book Zen in the American Grain. Kyogen was abbot and teacher at Dharma Rain Zen Center for decades until his death in… Read more »
This annual class looks at Buddhism’s foundational teachings, covering things like the Buddha’s life, the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, Karma and Rebirth, and on into Dependent Origination,… Read more »
This evening will feature a potluck dinner, a family-friendly Dharma Talk, and an opportunity for parents, children and teachers to play games, relax and get to know each other. Please… 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… Read more »
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen.… Read more »
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen.… Read more »
The Board of Directors meets at least monthly. If you have concerns you wish the Board to address, please contact them ahead of the meeting.
The Board of Directors meets at least monthly. If you have concerns you wish the Board to address, please contact them ahead of the meeting.
For the fall seminary class, Kakumyo and Jyoshin are teaching a class on Mahayana Philosophy, looking especially at the Madyamika and Yogacara schools. Registration is required. If you are taking… 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… 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… Read more »