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During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. On June 14 Dharma Rain started phase 1 reopening. If you would like to attend this event in person, please read the guidelines set out by… Read more »
During the summer, Wednesday evenings alternate between two formats. This evening we will be following Format A (Double Sit). 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 Zoom… Read more »
8:30am Zazen with optional sanzen 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:10am Announcements and informal tea 10:30am Dharma Talk All are welcome. The Sodo is wheelchair accessible. Guestmasters are… Read more »
8:30am Zazen with optional sanzen 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:10am Announcements and informal tea 10:30am Dharma Talk All are welcome. The Sodo is wheelchair accessible. Guestmasters are… Read more »
This annual celebration is co-sponsored by Dharma Rain Zen Center. Check their web site for events and more information.
6:30-7:30 Zazen (posture adjustment bell at 7am) 7:30-7:45 Short Morning Service 7:45-8:15 Soji (temple cleanup) 8:15 Breakfast and informal tea
Family friendly potluck–please bring vegetarian finger foods to share. All families, kids and adults are welcome, whether or not registered with the Dharma School program.
This Sunday we celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday in the annual festival of Wesak, and also open the May Sit. This is a precious time when the entire sangha – adults and kids, parents and those… Read more »
Students who have been using the Dharma Rain site as a field lab for the last year present their methods and findings for all those interested. Come support budding scientists!
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.
Bring a piece of spiritual poetry or music to share whether it is yours or a favorite. We will discuss how the arts help us integrate the unknowable and how, at their best, they can… Read more »
Presented by a panel consisting of Gyokuko Carlson, abbot; LaShelle Yoan Lowe-Charde, Lay Disciple; and Gabe Fields, a senior member of Dharma Rain Zen Center.
A workshop on chanting as we practice it at Buddha Eye. It could be fun to have some discussions with the workshop group about how our style is similar to and different from Dharma Rain.… Read more »
A Dharma Talk about the practice of chanting. Presented by Ejo McMullen, abbot of the Buddha Eye Temple in Eugene, OR.
This will be a participatory 3-1/2 hour workshop where we will explore some of the ingredients of spiritual transformation and practicing at or beyond the edges of our comfort zone. We’ll be investigating the aspiration… Read more »
A casual 2-hour workshop about women’s practice, for everyone. Presented by Sallie Jiko Tisdale, Lay Teacher and Godo at Dharma Rain Zen Center.