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When: February 27, 2016 @ 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 will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

When: April 23, 2016 @ 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 will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

When: June 11, 2016 @ 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 will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

When: July 26, 2016 @ 5:00 am – July 30, 2016 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: September 14, 2016 – September 16, 2016 all-day

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 »

When: September 6, 2017 – September 9, 2017 all-day

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 »

When: January 6, 2016 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 30, 2016 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 13, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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

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 »

When: January 6, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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

When: January 2, 2016 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 1, 2016 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
Where: Sodo, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 9, 2016 @ 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 will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from… Read more »

When: January 16, 2016 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 16, 2016 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

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