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When: October 9, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: February 13, 2016 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: January 16, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Dharma Rain Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: December 16, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 NE 84th Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

“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 »

When: December 3, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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.

When: December 31, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – January 1, 2016 @ 1:00 am
Where: Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA

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 »

When: July 4, 2020 all-day

Its the fourth of July! The temple will be closed all day.

When: December 16, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Evening Service begins at 7pm, followed by zazen from 7:10-8:30pm. Free, donations always appreciated. 7:00pm – 7:10 Evening Service 7:10pm – 7:40 Zazen 7:40pm – 7:50 Kinhin 7:50pm – 8:20 Zazen… Read more »

When: December 17, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 85th House, 3155 Northeast 85th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Board of Directors meets at least monthly.

When: October 17, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: October 18, 2015 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Jason Lee Elementary, 2222 Northeast 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. This forum is primarily sponsored by the Board of… Read more »

When: October 19, 2014 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Jason Lee Elementary, 2222 Northeast 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. This forum is primarily sponsored by the Board of… Read more »

When: October 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Fusatsu includes recitation of the Precepts, zazen, and a group meeting. We emphasize the two-sided nature of confession, as each participant brings something that is going well in their practice… Read more »

When: November 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Fusatsu includes recitation of the Precepts, zazen, and a group meeting. We emphasize the two-sided nature of confession, as each participant brings something that is going well in their practice… Read more »

When: September 27, 2015 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Jason Lee Elementary School Cafeteria, 2222 NE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, USA

8:30am Zazen with optional sanzen 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Dharma Talk All are welcome. Jason Lee Elementary is wheelchair accessible. Guestmasters are available to answer questions and orient newcomers. A… Read more »

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