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When: September 22, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

September 18, 2024, marks the 10-year anniversary since Kyogen’s death. We will do a brief memorial service for him as part of our regular Sunday morning service.

When: September 15, 2024 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Where: Uji East – :Library (unless otherwise specified), 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend… Read more »

When: September 29, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

We are offering lunch to the Sangha once a month on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with Sangha.

When: September 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Fall term Wednesday evening classes won’t start until next week. Tonight, we do a double-sit on this schedule: 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: September 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Uji East, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

On Wednesday mornings, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library.  You are welcome to browse until the mid-day sit happens at 11:30am.

When: November 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – November 3, 2024 @ 6:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This date is close to the anniversaries of the deaths of both of our founders, Keido Chisan Koho Zenji (d. November 1, 1969) and Roshi Jiyu Kennett (d. November 6, 1996). There is no leader… Read more »

When: October 12, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

To meet our children with wisdom and compassion, it’s important that we take the time to care for ourselves. Please join us for this afternoon of peace and rejuvenation. We will come together for zazen,… Read more »

When: May 24, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Zen Center, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

To meet our children with wisdom and compassion, it’s important that we take the time to care for ourselves. Please join us for this afternoon of peace and rejuvenation. We will come together for zazen,… Read more »

When: November 3, 2024 @ 9:40 am – 10:10 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Following the Founders Vigil, during the time when we would ordinarily do Full Morning Service (9:40-10:10am), we will instead do Founders Ceremony, to honor Keido Chisan and Houn Jiyu, both of whom died near the… Read more »

When: September 29, 2024 @ 9:40 am – 10:10 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Every year toward the end of September we celebrate the contribution of Eihei Dogen and Keizan Jokin to the establishment of Soto Zen. This ceremony takes the place of the regular Full Morning Service. See… Read more »

When: October 13, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo/Online, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. The Sangha Forum takes the place of a dharma talk. At the forum, the… Read more »

When: November 9, 2024 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from other… Read more »

When: September 10, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open… Read more »

When: November 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Fall term Wednesday evening classes are finished. (Join us in January for Precepts study.) Tonight, we do a double-sit on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20pm Zazen… Read more »

When: September 28, 2024 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from other… Read more »

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