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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 »
You are cordially invited to attend as Kakumyo is officially installed as co-abbot in an Ascending the Mountain ceremony. All are invited to witness and participate in this exciting and… Read more »
The Suffering World and the Political Fray: What Role for Zen Sanghas? This sangha-members-only panel presentation will look at how sanghas respond to political and social issues, with Mary Mocine… Read more »
The American Zen Teachers Association conference begins Wednesday evening and ends Sunday morning. During this time, Dharma Rain Zen Center will be closed except for morning sitting and service each… Read more »
A new offering for those beginning Buddhist practice wanting to know more about the basic teachings of Buddhism. Each year in the fall we offer a 7-week Wednesday night class… Read more »
A new offering for those beginning Buddhist practice wanting to know more about the basic teachings of Buddhism. Each year in the fall we offer a 7-week Wednesday night class… Read more »
On Friday evenings, we offer an hour of zazen in the Sodo. A posture adjustment bell at 7:30 and Vespers at 8:00 complete the evening. All welcome.
On Friday evenings, we offer an hour of zazen in the Sodo. A posture adjustment bell at 7:30 and Vespers at 8:00 complete the evening. All welcome.
Madison High School students will present reports from the work they have been doing on our site during this last year. All are invited to see what they’ve been up… Read more »