Zen Poets Society
When:
June 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
2025-06-12T18:30:00-07:00
2025-06-12T20:30:00-07:00
Where:
Uji East (Library)
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
8500 NE Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97220
USA
Cost:
Free
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 own poetry, poems you’ve found that have moved you, or simply bear witness to what others bring to the table.
Upcoming Events
May
28
Wed
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Fall term Wednesday evening classes are finished. (Join us in January for Precepts study.) Tonight, we do a double-sit on this schedule: 7-7:10pm Evening Service (Fukanzazengi) 7:10-7:40pm Zazen 7:40-7:50pm Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 7:50-8:20pm Zazen... Read more »
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Paramitas
Wednesday Classes: Paramitas
May 28 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Jiko will teach a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). All Wednesday night... Read more »
May
29
Thu
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 29 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
May 29 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
May
30
Fri
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 30 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
May 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »
5:00 pm
Game Night for Youth
Game Night for Youth
May 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Game Night for Youth ages 9-18 years. We will have a variety of old and new Nintendo games, as well as pizza and beverages. Come play, meet some friends, and have fun! All are welcome.... Read more »
May
31
Sat
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
May 31 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (May 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is modified from Full Morning Service, slightly shorter, and alternates between one... Read more »
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Ango Midday Sit
May 31 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon, and closing bells at 12:25pm. It is open... Read more »