Wednesday Evening Meditation
When:
September 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
2026-09-02T19:00:00-07:00
2026-09-02T19:45:00-07:00
Where:
Sodo
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Cost:
Free
Wednesday evening program begins with evening service and zazen. After that, we have a class (see calendar).
7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi)
7:10-7:40pm Zazen
Upcoming Events
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9
Wed
all-day
Mountains and Waters Backpacking...
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9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Wednesday Work Practice
Sep 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:15 am
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11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Sep 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Fall Ango (September 1 through December 13) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells... Read more »
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Wednesday evening program begins with evening service and zazen. After that, we have a class (see calendar). 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Foundational ...
Wednesday Classes: Foundational ...
Sep 9 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday night classes focus on Buddhist teaching, from its early stages in India through its expression in Soto Zen. This annual class explores topics such as the Buddha’s life, the... Read more »
Sep
10
Thu
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Sep 10 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 13), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Sep 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Fall Ango (September 1 through December 13) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells... Read more »
6:30 pm
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Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Dharma Council Meeting
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
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Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Sep
11
Fri
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Sep 11 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 13), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
Sep 11 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Fall Ango (September 1 through December 13) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells... Read more »
Sep
12
Sat
8:30 am
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Sep 12 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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