Zazenkai
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice.
This retreat is in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from other traditions are warmly invited. The schedule runs from 5am to 5pm, and includes 8 hours of formal meditation. Meditation is silent and seated, and in 25-minute periods. We will also do walking meditation, ritual meal practice, and several different chanting services.
This is an all-day event; partial attendance is not an option.
Registration closes Thursday, September 3, and will be up closer to the event.
Zazenkai Registration - September 26, 2026
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Upcoming Events
Sep
9
Wed
all-day
Mountains and Waters Backpacking...
Mountains and Waters Backpacking...
Sep 9 – Sep 12 all-day
The retreat will start with leaving early on Wednesday and arriving back in the afternoon on Saturday. Think of this as a sesshin with different forms to suit wilderness practice.... Read more »
9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Wednesday Work Practice
Sep 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:15 am
We welcome volunteers to join us in the garden where we tend to the plants, the soil, and our practice together. Dharma Rain grows fruit, vegetables, and herbs for the... Read more »
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
Zen Poet Society
Zen Poet Society
Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Zen Poet Society is a Dharma Rain cohort group for those in the sangha with an appreciation for poetry and its many intersections with practice. Come to write, share your... Read more »
7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Dharma Council Meeting
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dharma Council meets once a month on Thursdays. The Dharma Council primarily focuses on how the teachings of the Dharma are presented at Dharma Rain. Members are welcome to... Read more »
7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Starting a Practice
Sep 10 @ 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... Read more »
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
Fall Term Student Retreats
Fall Term Student Retreats
Sep 12 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Fall Term Student program is designed to provide structure for members of Dharma Rain Zen Center who wish to deepen their connection with the Sangha and to intensify their... Read more »
10:00 am
7-Up Group
7-Up Group
Sep 12 @ 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... Read more »