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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 »
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 »
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 »
Each summer we take a week to study a fascicle of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. The focus of the sesshin is sustaining practice during an intensive period, acting out our Buddhahood in the meditation, disciplines and rituals… Read more »
This retreat will follow regular sesshin form insofar as practical, though kinhin will often involve a backpack. The backpacking level of effort is moderate. We will be in the Indian Heaven Wilderness in SW Washington,… Read more »
This retreat has been cancelled due to fires. Forest service representatives for both the Indian Heaven Wilderness and the Badger Creek area both say that it’s unlikely that those areas will be reopened or even… Read more »
It’s been said from the beginning that helpful conduct is the whole Dharma. Bukkai will be starting the New Year leading a Wednesday evening study and conversation based on “The Bodhisattva’s Four Embracing Dharmas,” sometimes… Read more »
This is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor and determination. Zazen followed by chanting and bowing throughout the morning until we complete a total of 108 full bows. Come for part or… Read more »
This is a rigorous ritual designed to raise great compassionate vigor and determination. Zazen followed by chanting and bowing throughout the morning until we complete a total of 108 full bows. Come for part or… Read more »
Kakumyo and Genko will teach Buddhist History through Texts, a required class for completion of the seminary program. The class may be taken either for seminary credit for those registered as seminary students or as… Read more »
The schedule on Wednesday evenings 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
During winter term we lighten up a bit on morning sitting and service. The hour of sitting is open for you to come and go as you wish. The service is Short Morning Service (one… Read more »
During winter term we lighten up a bit on morning sitting and service. The hour of sitting is open for you to come and go as you wish. The service is Short Morning Service (one… Read more »
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 »
This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a formal oryoki-style meal, and communal work… Read more »
This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a formal oryoki-style meal, and communal work… Read more »