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When: December 12, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – December 14, 2014 @ 7:30 am
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

For those unable to participate in the week-long Rohatsu Sesshin out at Great Vow Zen Monastery, lay teachers have put together a weekend in-town retreat in our houses. The retreat will be led by lay… Read more »

When: January 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, 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 and something that is challenging.… Read more »

When: February 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, 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 and something that is challenging.… Read more »

When: January 25, 2015 @ 9:30 am – 11:15 am
Where: Jason Lee Elementary, 2222 Northeast 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The current shuso, Jyoshin Clay, will take her “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether she’s done. This will take the… Read more »

When: January 7, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

Evening Service begins at 7pm, followed by zazen from 7:10-7:40pm. Free, donations always appreciated. Followed by a short break and an open class.

When: January 7, 2015 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

A new zen koan collection has surfaced in the past year titled The Hidden Lamp. It is unique in bringing forth stories of awakening featuring women – nuns and teachers, husbands and wives, teenagers, hermits… Read more »

When: January 24, 2015 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House zendo, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, 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: March 7, 2015 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House zendo, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, 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 10, 2015 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sodo on Siskiyou Property, 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 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: January 3, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: February 7, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: February 12, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: February 28, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou House, 3105 Northeast 84th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Siskiyou Office Building – East Room, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

When: April 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Uji – East Room, 8500 Northeast Siskiyou Street, Portland, OR 97220, USA

The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.… Read more »

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