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When: May 30, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

One way to understand Zen is to think of it as a clarification of our own dream of this life. One of the most powerful ways to engage this is… Read more »

When: May 16, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

What is the relationship between Western approach to healing and wholeness and Zen insight that points beyond attachment to self? Are these practices different or the same, compatible or not?… Read more »

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

 

When: May 8, 2016 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Kado the Japanese Floral Practice of Non-Duality An exploration of Shingon Buddhism non-duality through the lens of Saga Goryu Ikebana. Presented by David KOmeiji

When: May 1, 2016 @ 11:30 am – May 2, 2016 @ 9:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

On Sunday mornings during the May Sit, we will have our Sunday morning zazen and schedule as usual, which is open to all. After that, the zendo will be open… Read more »

When: May 2, 2016 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Sodo is open every day from 5:30am to about 9:30pm for open sitting meditation, except Sundays, when it opens at 8:30am. During the morning, we have our regular morning… Read more »

When: May 7, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Each month, except in summer, formal lay- and monk- disciples of the teachers gather for a vegetarian potluck and relaxed discussion. Disciples only, please. Because this is scheduled during the… Read more »

When: May 7, 2016 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Sodo Dining Hall, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Presented by Shintai, one of DRZC’s Lay Teachers, and Carrie, a parent and teacher in the Dharma Garden program.

When: May 6, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Presented by Bukkai, one of Dharma Rain Zen Center’s Lay Teachers.

When: May 5, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Presented by Shin’yu Vitells, DRZC’s Tenzo (Head Cook)

When: May 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Presented by Nina Pileggi

When: May 3, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Presented by Anita Bermont

When: May 2, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Introduction to the basics of Chinese (Japanese) calligraphy. Overview of the styles of calligraphy/brushes/papers and inks. Practice making friends with the brush and ink. Practice some simple characters. Suitable for… Read more »

When: May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016 all-day
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Come celebrate the completion of our beautiful new Sodo and Phase I of our new campus in typical Zen style …by sitting very still for 31 days. During the month… Read more »

When: June 25, 2016 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Ecology is the science of relationships, which occur simultaneously across multiple dimensions. The practice of deep ecology is to access the structure of interconnectedness that is one way to articulate… Read more »

When: June 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Siskiyou Property, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Find out why a mix of native flowers and grasses might be a better option than turfgrass for your yard, and learn how to do it. Presentation will reference the… Read more »

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