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Is life a little much sometimes? Do you find yourself saying things you wish you wouldn’t? Want to recover your sense of ease and joy? This 2-hr workshop teaches a variety of simple but effective… Read more »
This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work… Read more »
The Kanzeon Festival is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor, and determination. During the course of three hours we do multiple recitations of the Kanzeon Mantra, the “Universal Gateway Chapter” of the… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from other… Read more »
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from other… Read more »
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open – come in when you wish, leave when you need to. 6:30-7:30… 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 »
This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes about 3 hours of sitting… Read more »
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one… 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 a very personal step toward… Read more »
For this weekend silent retreat people attend the entire retreat from Friday evening through Sunday morning. We have overnight accommodations for all, and encourage people to take advantage of this. We serve oryoki meals –… Read more »
Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend… Read more »
The Dharma Garden council is offering a workshop for cultivating a practice to restore harmony when difficulties arise, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginning Anew is an opportunity to heal the hurt… Read more »
On the third Sunday of the month, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library. You are welcome from 11:45am to 12:45pm.
In this ceremony, a few students will each make a formal commitment to the student-teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Please join us as we welcome new Lay Disciples! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89619268356?pwd=VynNML9ru7Zeqn5yy4uTbluKwscaqb.1 Meeting… Read more »
As part of the Sejiki retreat, we hold a public Festival on Sunday morning, after our customary zazen (with sanzen available until 9:40). 8:30 Zazen 9:00 Kinhin 9:10 Zazen 10:00 Sejiki Festival Zazen Zoom link:… Read more »