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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… 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… 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… Read more »
The current shuso, Gay Kei’un Lewis, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether… Read more »
This evening will feature a potluck dinner and an opportunity for parents, children and teachers to play games, relax and get to know each other. Please bring a vegetarian dish… Read more »
Our annual exploration of the Precepts, in preparation for Jukai, giving and receiving the Precepts, which ends the Jukai Sesshin in March. Class topics will include not only discussion about… Read more »
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. We… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. We… Read more »
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group for former inmates making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets at noon the first Sunday of each month. DRZC… Read more »
Studying our dreams can be profoundly insightful in the context of spiritual practice. The evocative and haunting imagery has the potential to show us where we’re blocked in practice and… Read more »
In this public ceremony, three students will each make a formal commitment to the student/teacher relationship and receive a rakusu and a Dharma name. Kakumyo will ordain two disciples, and… Read more »
“If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not capable of developing compassion for others.” — Dalai Lama Please join our “Self-Compassion through the Holidays” discussion group starting… Read more »
Read about the Dharma Council. If you have concerns you wish the Council to address, please contact [dharma-council at dharma-rain.org] ahead of the meeting.
Because our Sodo isn’t quite ready, we will once again enjoy the hospitality of Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple for our New Year’s Eve celebration. See information at https://www.zendust.org/event/new-years-eve-2015 Here… Read more »
Its the fourth of July! The temple will be closed all day.