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When: December 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 NE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Made in 1946, “It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of the most popular and heartwarming films ever made. Frank Capra regarded this film as his own personal favorite. It was also James Stewart’s favorite of… Read more »

When: December 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Fusatsu is a quarterly simple ceremony of confession. It includes recitation of the Precepts, zazen, and a group meeting. We emphasize the two-sided nature of confession, as each participant brings something that is going well… Read more »

When: January 28, 2017 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 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. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: February 9, 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. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: February 23, 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. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: March 11, 2017 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 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. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: March 23, 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. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: January 4, 2017 @ 6:30 am – 8:00 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 7:50 Temple Cleanup 8:10 Formal… Read more »

When: January 3, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

DRZC Sewing Master Genko Rainwater teaches this six-week series, which looks at sewing as practice. Each week’s lesson will include history and theory, how-to instructions, and hands-on practice with real projects (DRZC’s or your own).… Read more »

When: January 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for the evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: September 6, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for the evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Informal Tea and announcements 7:50~9pm Evening Class 9pm Vespers

When: November 22, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for the evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20pm Zazen 8:20-8:30pm Vespers

When: January 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for the evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Announcements 7:50~9pm Open Class ~9pm Vespers

When: March 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The schedule for the evening is: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Announcements 7:50~9pm Open Class ~9pm Vespers

When: January 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 of compassion and how the… Read more »

When: January 4, 2017 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Our annual exploration of the Precepts, in preparation for Jukai, giving and receiving the Precepts, which ends the DaiJukai Sesshin in February. Class topics include not only discussion about the Precepts themselves, but also how… Read more »

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