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When: April 28, 2018 @ 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… Read more »

When: May 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 NE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Please join us for Dharma Rain’s monthly Sangha Movie to view Big Fish. Big Fish is a 2003 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1998 novel of the same… Read more »

When: April 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 NE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Inside Out is a 2015 animated film produced by Pixar and is set in the mind of a young girl where five personified emotions try to lead her through a… Read more »

When: May 13, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Uji (Office & Preschool building), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This workshop will offer parents and teachers an opportunity to look through a different lens and explore how mindfulness can help you navigate the world of parenting. Workshop participants will:… Read more »

When: May 6, 2017 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

El taller de Meditación Zen fué diseñado para principiantes sin ninguna experiencia, pero también se recomienda para cualquier persona que no haya recibido instrucciones sobre el estilo de zazen de… Read more »

When: April 19, 2017 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

A new series on Nature and Dharma finishes out our Wednesday classes for the term. This class explores how traditional Zen practices help one realize our basic nature as not… Read more »

When: February 22, 2017 @ 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Jyoshin facilitates a 7-week series of classes on Methods of Practice, an occasional offering that explores different Buddhist practices. We invite priests and senior lay students from a variety of… Read more »

When: June 1, 2017 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During winter practice period, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment at 7:00) 7:30 Short Morning Service… Read more »

When: August 3, 2017 @ 6:00 am – 7:15 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

During the AZTA conference, we offer open morning zazen from 6 to 7am, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 6:00-6:25 Zazen 6:25-6:35 Kinhin 6:35-7:00 Zazen 7:00 Short Morning Service… Read more »

When: April 16, 2017 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the… Read more »

When: July 8, 2017 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto… Read more »

When: April 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm – April 29, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Would you like a new way to look at stuck places and access transformation? You’ve experienced the benefits of meditation practice. You are grateful for the groundedness and mental clarity… Read more »

When: May 13, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Creative writing and spiritual practice require several common elements: curiosity, trust, courage, a sense of humor—and a sense of the invisible. Writing from a spiritual perspective is a way to… Read more »

When: May 27, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Morning session A brief history of Chinese calligraphy and development of the five styles The differences between Chinese and Japanese calligraphy A demonstration and discussion of materials and techniques Afternoon… Read more »

When: May 20, 2017 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto… Read more »

When: April 6, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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