Archives: Events
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 »
Now that our Sodo is completed, for the first time we are able to offer hospitality and have our annual joint New Year’s Eve celebration here this year. Join us and Heart of Wisdom Zen… Read more »
Our annual joint New Year’s Eve celebration is here this year. Join us and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple (along with some folks from Great Vow Zen Monastery) here at the Sodo for a wonderful… Read more »
As Kakumyo ends his kessei term (a trial period acting as co-abbot), he participates in Shokakukaido (which means “presenting the teaching”). This is a testing ceremony, similar to Hossen. His teacher Gyokuko will determine whether… Read more »
The current shuso, Nicole Ko’in Newsom, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take… Read more »
The current shuso, Annen Moyer, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take the… Read more »
Tonight we will hold the zendo open for people to come in and sit as they wish to for election eve meditation and respite.
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 »
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 »
See information about Dharma Camp.
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 will teach a variety of simple but… Read more »
Feel caught by a sense of isolation or anxiety? Want to develop your ability to relate to others and your own self with more warmth and authenticity? This 2-hr workshop will help you access compassion in… Read more »
The scheduled DharmaSchool Family Night is CANCELED due to expected inclement weather.
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.
January 13 update: This workshop has been cancelled due to hazardous road conditions, and will be rescheduled. If you have already paid for this workshop, it will be refunded.
Anthony Fujaku Stevens is completing postulancy and moving into training as a novice monk. On October 21, he will be ordained as a Soto Zen priest in a Shukke Tokudo ceremony. This is a public… Read more »