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When: January 5, 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: December 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – January 1, 2017 @ 1:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: December 31, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – January 1, 2019 @ 1:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: December 18, 2016 @ 9:40 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: December 11, 2016 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: June 24, 2018 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 8, 2016 @ 6:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Tonight we will hold the zendo open for people to come in and sit as they wish to for election eve meditation and respite.

When: February 13, 2017 – February 19, 2017 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: February 17, 2020 – February 23, 2020 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: July 9, 2017 – July 15, 2017 all-day

See information about Dharma Camp.

When: December 3, 2016 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 17, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: October 15, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Uji Building, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The scheduled DharmaSchool Family Night is CANCELED due to expected inclement weather.

When: October 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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.

When: January 14, 2017 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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.

When: October 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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