One way to understand Zen is to think of it as a clarification of our own dream of this life. One of the most powerful ways to engage this is by studying our own particular nighttime dreams as part of practice. The montage of images and bizarre encounters that defy space and time not only point to the ephemeral but to dharma gates offered us as we study are karmic conditioning. Drawing upon several years of leading workshops on this subject, Seido will share some examples and offer possibilities of how we can include our dreamlife as yet another aspect of the self to be studied and released.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »