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| 04/08/2026 |
Kalita SutraThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. Still, we hope to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 04/05/2026 |
Emerging from the EarthKakumyo discusses a parable from the Lotus Sutra on the koan of perceiving support. Something we all need to stretch into during challenging times. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 04/01/2026 |
Surangama SutraThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. Still, we hope to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Ko’in Newsom | ||
| 03/29/2026 |
Equanimity LabEquanimity is one of the qualities of a seasoned Buddhist practitsioner that is most frequently misunderstood. Kakumyo explore how equanimity functions, its cultivation, and what that says about the workings of mind. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 03/25/2026 |
Wednesday Sutra Class: Avatamsaka SutraThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. Still, we hope to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Genko Rainwater | ||
| 03/22/2026 |
The Dharma of Chronic PainReiju discusses her own experience with chronic pain, a workshop she took with others on practicing with chronic pain and illnesss, and some of the ways she finds practicing with pain connects her to dharma and sangha. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Reiju Nelsen | ||
| 03/15/2026 |
Do I Do it Alone or With Help?Sometimes the effort to awaken seems to be entirely up to us alone. Sometimes the effort seems to require much more than we ourselves can give. We will explore the idea of ‘self-power and other-power’ in our lives and practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
| 03/01/2026 |
One Path, One DharmaGenko continues to look at the Precept “Do not dwell on past mistakes.” This time she focuses on the second paragraph of the commentary. What does it mean to say, “One path, one dharma, one realization, one practice”? How does that relate to fault-finding and haphazard talk? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
| 02/25/2026 |
Precepts Class 8This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 02/22/2026 |
Dharma Talk by KakumyoKakumyo shares a Dharma Talk. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 02/18/2026 |
Precepts Class 7This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 02/15/2026 |
The Merits of the RobeTsuho talks about forms of the kesa worn in our lineage and how they are inseparable from our practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Todd Tsuho Sattersten | ||
| 02/11/2026 |
Precepts Class 6This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 02/08/2026 |
All Sangha Sunday Story and Dharma TalkFamilies and children participate in Full Morning Service. After the break, Flying Fish offers a two-part dharma talk, beginning with a story-based talk especially tuned to young people. Part-two of the dharma talk continues after families who wish to join the sing-along go to the library for that. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
| 02/04/2026 |
Precepts Class 5This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 02/01/2026 |
Creating Wisdom from IgnoranceThe sixth Grave Precept says, “Do not dwell on past mistakes. Create wisdom from ignorance.” What does it mean to create wisdom from ignorance? And how do we do it? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
| 01/28/2026 |
Precepts Class 4This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 01/25/2026 |
Interdependence and FugenKakumyo talks about kaleidoscopes, mycellium, and other complexities. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 01/21/2026 |
Precepts Class 3This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Reiju Nelsen | ||
| 01/18/2026 |
The MantraGyate, gyate — going, going. But where are we going? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
| 01/14/2026 |
Precepts Class 2This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 01/11/2026 |
Flowering in EmptinessHow many ways are there to work with a wound, hurt, or hindrance, in a meditation practice? In “Flowering in Emptiness,” (Kuge) Zen Master Dogen puts forward an intriguing possibility. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Robert Reian Glass | ||
| 01/07/2026 |
Precepts – Class 1This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kevin Minshu Dorney, Kakumyo Lowe | ||
| 01/04/2026 |
Dharma Talk by JyoshinCategories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
| 12/21/2025 |
Water is Friends with the SeaWhether we call it cooperation or nondifference or making friends, the bodhisattva quality of taking the view of others is a challenge and a gift. What does it mean to really see from another’s point of view? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
| 12/07/2025 |
When the Gods are ChangingGenko examines the phenomenon of paradigm shift as it affects the broader society, various academic study areas, and moving into looking at our own personal lives. How do we recognize and navigate the inevitable change we face, both internal and external? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
| 12/03/2025 |
Foundational Teachings – Class 10Wednesday 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 Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma and Rebirth, Dependent Origination, the Paramitas and other aspirational practices, as well as contributions from some of our important Zen ancestors, including Dogen. See the Syllabus. The Foundational Teachings classes are a seminary requirement and prerequisite for many other seminary classes. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Reiju Nelsen, Ko’in Newsom | ||
| 11/30/2025 |
Dongshan’s No Cold or HeatWe would like to be in harmony with the conditions of our life, but so often, we wish things could be different than the way they are. Acceptance is our practice. How do we work with it? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Shin’yu Vitells | ||
| 11/23/2025 |
The Wish-Fulfilling JewelFlying Fish takes a deeper dive into the three refuges. What does it mean to take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha? Our spiritual ancestors point to this practice as essential to realizing the teachings. Hearing the words, and receiving the blessing or merit can be very different experiences. What do we mean when we take refuge in the triple treasure? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
| 11/19/2025 |
Foundational Teachings – Class 9Wednesday 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 Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma and Rebirth, Dependent Origination, the Paramitas and other aspirational practices, as well as contributions from some of our important Zen ancestors, including Dogen. See the Syllabus. The Foundational Teachings classes are a seminary requirement and prerequisite for many other seminary classes. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Reiju Nelsen, Ko’in Newsom | ||
| 11/16/2025 |
Wise Friends and Sutra ScrollsTsuho talks about a five-year project to study Dogen’s Shobogenzo and how sutra study can enrich practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Todd Tsuho Sattersten | ||
| 11/12/2025 |
Foundational Teachings – Class 8Wednesday 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 Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma and Rebirth, Dependent Origination, the Paramitas and other aspirational practices, as well as contributions from some of our important Zen ancestors, including Dogen. See the Syllabus. The Foundational Teachings classes are a seminary requirement and prerequisite for many other seminary classes. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Reiju Nelsen, Ko’in Newsom | ||
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