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As we transition from our Ango schedule, we return to a lighter schedule. Zazen is from 6:30am through 7:30am with a posture adjustment bell halfway through. Short Morning Service follows zazen.
Denkoe evening program will be held at the Dharma House Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday. Space is limited. 7:00 Zazen 7:35 Kinhin 7:45 Zazen 8:20 Kinhin 8:30 Zazen 9:00 Formal Tea 9:15 Vespers
Denkoe evening program will be held at the Zendo Building Wednesday evening. 7:00 Zazen 7:35 Kinhin 7:45 Zazen + Dharma Talk 8:20 Kinhin 8:30 Zazen 9:00 Formal Tea 9:15 Vespers
Denkoe morning zazen will be held in the Zendo Building 5:00 Zazen 5:25 Kinhin 5:35 Zazen 6:00 Kinhin 6:10 Zazen 6:40 Full Morning Service
The June film selection is “Why has Bodhidharma Left for the East?” In this stunningly beautiful cinematic gem, director Bae Yong-kyun presents the classic Zen koan in a visual format. Centered on the lives of… Read more »
Come find out more about our upcoming Project, and learn more about the ways you can be involved.
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, formal oryoki-style meals, and communal work… Read more »
Primary task will be mulching our many plantings. We will also be stomping blackberries, getting them down to a reasonable size for spraying later. As always, come for all or part of the day, and… Read more »
Tasks include de-nailing the lovely donated wood from the Rebuilding Center that we will use for the floor of the Sodo. Bring your favorite nail-pulling tool if you have one. There will also be various… Read more »
Dharma Rain and Portland Friends of the Dhamma (PFoD) folks gather together for our mutual Move Out – Move In Day. Though moving of House and Zendo has been going on for quite some time… Read more »
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 »
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 »