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When: September 12, 2015 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Uji (portable double-wide), 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 will consist of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a… Read more »

When: September 19, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

A year after Kyogen’s death we will have a gathering on the property, beginning with a ceremony in the Sodo starting at 3pm. Then we have music, followed by grilling… Read more »

When: October 9, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – October 10, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Uji, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Another offering is a Death and Dying weekend workshop, facilitated by Jiko. The workshop explores issues of death and dying from a Zen perspective, including both personal and practical concerns,… Read more »

When: September 12, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: October 10, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House downstairs, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: November 14, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House downstairs, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

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 »

When: September 5, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: 85th House, 3155 Northeast 85th Avenue, 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.

When: August 15, 2015 all-day

Registration for the 2015-2016 DharmaSchool program closes August 15th, 2015. All registration forms and fees must be received by the end of the day. Limited funds are available for partial scholarships… Read more »

When: July 25, 2015 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where: Siskiyou Square, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

We are having a special work party from about 9:30am to about 3:30pm. Come in the gate at NE 85th and Siskiyou and look for people out toward the Sodo.… Read more »

When: August 27, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – August 30, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Where: Empty Field Zendo, 93851 Horton Road, Blachly, OR 97412, USA

This silent Zen retreat offers an experience of intimacy with nature, with the other than human world, and ultimately, our own Buddha nature. How does the natural world, the tame… Read more »

When: August 15, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Cook Park, 17005 Southwest 92nd Avenue, Tigard, OR 97224, USA

DRZC’s Young Adult Program will be hosted by Tualatin Riverkeepers for an early evening of contemplative practice on the Tualatin River. We will meet at Cook Park for sitting meditation… Read more »

When: November 19, 2016 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

For pre-registered Term Students only. Read about this program.

When: October 15, 2016 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Sodo, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

This is only for pre-registered Term Students. Read more about the program here.

When: August 22, 2015 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Uji (portable double-wide) – East Side, 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… Read more »

When: October 3, 2015 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Uji (portable double-wide) – East Side, 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… Read more »

When: July 5, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Uji (portable double-wide building), 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. We… Read more »

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