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This short but seminal poem by Zen Master Shitou Xiqian (Sekito Kisen) offers a valuable model for practice and how to make space for practice in our daily lives. Class discussions will focus on the… Read more »
No class tonight. There will be two periods of sitting with kinhin. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40 Zazen 7:40-7:50 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20 Zazen 8:20-8:30 Vespers… Read more »
During the Ango practice period, we offer open morning zazen from 5:30 to 7:00, followed by a chanting service. All are welcome. 5:30-6:20am Zazen (posture adjustment 5:55) 6:20-6:30 Kinhin 6:30-7:00 Zazen 7:00 Ango Morning Service 7:30… Read more »
During this week, because of the Heart of Work Retreat, the schedule is slightly different. The zendo will be open at 5:30 as usual for sitting, but the formal schedule will start at 6am. 6:00… Read more »
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
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 Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »
Suitable for beginners with some meditation experience This silent Zen retreat offers an experience of intimacy with nature, with the other than human world, and ultimately, our own Buddha nature. How does the natural world,… Read more »
All are invited to attend Dharma Rain’s spectacular and much-anticipated Not Necessarily Talented Show. The show will feature a wide variety of wonderful acts, including an acroyoga trio, belly dancing, ukulele, hard shoe Irish dancing,… Read more »
A retreat designed for working people. We will meet each morning and evening for meditation, and spend the day at our place of work. Guidelines for meeting work and family with the heart of meditation… Read more »
This year’s camp is full. See more information at http://dharma-rain.org/dharmagarden/dharmacamp/
We are hosting our annual get-together vegetarian potluck and barbecue. Dharma Rain provides vegetarian burgers and dogs with buns, and Boston Baked Beans, condiments, dishes and utensils, and beverages. Feel free to bring salads, desserts,… Read more »
The Starting a Practice workshop offers tips on starting a practice. It emphasizes the way we can cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts, the importance of… Read more »
Read about the Dharma Council. If you have concerns you wish the Council to address, please contact [dharma-council at dharma-rain.org] ahead of the meeting.