Shuso Hossen
When:
December 8, 2019 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am
2019-12-08T10:15:00-08:00
2019-12-08T11:30:00-08:00
Where:
Sodo
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Cost:
Free
The current shuso, Todd Tsuho Satterson, will take his “final exam,” presenting a verse and answering questions from teachers and sangha members. Come help “prod the loaf” to see whether he’s done. This will take the place of the usual Dharma Talk.
Upcoming Events
Jul
3
Thu
7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Starting a Practice
Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Starting a Practice workshop offers a way to cultivate insight by looking at our own actions in the light of the Buddhist Precepts. We also look at the forms used at Dharma Rain, including an explanation of... Read more »
Jul
5
Sat
6:30 am
Weekday Morning Program
Weekday Morning Program
Jul 5 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am
During summer and winter term, we offer open morning zazen from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by a short chanting service. All is open – come in when you wish, leave when you need to. 6:30-7:30... Read more »
10:00 am
7-Up Group
7-Up Group
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Designed to address the needs of senior practitioners in the community, this monthly discussion group is open to DRZC members who have had at least seven years of practice in a meditation tradition. Not all... Read more »
10:00 am
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy is a cohort group for mental health professionals who are practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Our mission is to support and learn from one another to integrate and embody the... Read more »
1:30 pm
Half-day Zazenkai
Half-day Zazenkai
Jul 5 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes about 3 hours of sitting... Read more »
Jul
6
Sun
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Jul 6 @ 8:25 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Jul 6 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend... Read more »
12:00 pm
Prison Support Group
Prison Support Group
Jul 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads... Read more »