For more detailed information on an event, including location or registration information, click on the event on the calendar below. To view important dates in our Liturgical Year or for more information, see the quarterly flyer for upcoming dates.
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Ango Begins
Ango Begins
Sep 1 all-day
![]() Beginning September 1 and ending at the end of Rohatsu Sesshin (December 10 this year), we observe an Ango period of intensified practice. (See the wheel of the year for an overview of our liturgical... Read more »
Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 1 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 2 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
7-Up Group
10:00 am
7-Up Group
Sep 2 @ 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 a meditation tradition. Not all... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sep 3 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Prison Support Group
12:00 pm
Prison Support Group
Sep 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dharma Rain Zen Center facilitates a monthly support group primarily for prison grads making the transition into life “outside.” This group meets the first Sunday of each month. The group is open to prison grads... Read more »
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Genzo-e Summer Retreat
5:00 am
Genzo-e Summer Retreat
Sep 5 @ 5:00 am – Sep 9 @ 9:30 pm
Each summer we take a week to study a fascicle of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. The focus of sesshin is sustaining practice during an intensive period, acting out our Buddhahood in the meditation, disciplines and rituals of a... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sep 10 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructors: Kakumyo & Ko’in Objective: “…honor, embrace, read, recite and preach this sutra…” (from the Lotus Sutra, Chapter 13) The purpose of this class... Read more »
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Mountains and Waters Backpacking Retreat
Mountains and Waters Backpacking Retreat
Sep 13 – Sep 16 all-day
The retreat will start earlier on Wednesday and arriving back in the Afternoon on Saturday. Think of this as a sesshin with different forms to suit wilderness practice. Recommended pre-reading for this trip is Shohaku... Read more »
Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 13 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Baby Zen
11:00 am
Baby Zen
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Sep 13 @ 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 Four Noble Truths and the... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 14 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Dharma Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Sep 14 @ 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 attend meetings and bring issues... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 15 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Free Qigong Workshop
4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Sep 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong workshop open tor beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Beginners Day Retreat
8:30 am
Beginners Day Retreat
Sep 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
This retreat is geared for beginners and provides an introduction to the practices at Dharma Rain Zen Center. The day consists of a gentle introduction to silent meditation, a formal oryoki-style meal, and communal work... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sep 17 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Dharma School
9:45 am
Dharma School
Sep 17 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
See information here. Registration is required, and is now open. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to... Read more »
Mindfulness Hike
3:00 pm
Mindfulness Hike
Sep 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
![]() Join sangha members for a two-hour mindfulness hike as we walk in noble silence on Powell Butte’s forested and mountain-top meadow trails that feature expansive views. The hike is a gentle four-mile loop with an... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This advanced study group will examine the first ten fascicles of Dogen’s Shobogenzo. Each week, a different member will lead the group discussion. If you would like to join this study group, we ask that... Read more »
Cultivating Compassion Workshop
7:00 pm
Cultivating Compassion Workshop
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Feel caught by a sense of isolation or anxiety? Want to develop your ability to relate to others and your own self with more warmth and authenticity? This 2-hr workshop will help you access compassion... Read more »
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructors: Kakumyo & Ko’in Objective: “…honor, embrace, read, recite and preach this sutra…” (from the Lotus Sutra, Chapter 13) The purpose of this class... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 20 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Baby Zen
11:00 am
Baby Zen
Sep 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Sep 20 @ 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 Four Noble Truths and the... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 21 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Board Meeting
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Board of Directors meets at least monthly. If you have concerns you wish the Board to address, please contact the Board ahead of the meeting; they will send you a Zoom link so that... Read more »
Queer Cohort
7:00 pm
Queer Cohort
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Queer Cohort meets monthly on the last Thursday (with some exceptions) at 7pm in the library. The group is about seeing each other, sharing our lives and practice, enjoying each others’ company, and supporting... Read more »
Starting a Practice
7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Sep 21 @ 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 Rain, including an explanation of... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 22 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Study Group – Understanding the Mind
9:45 am
Study Group – Understanding the Mind
Sep 22 @ 9:45 am – 11:15 am
Flying Fish Murphy is teaching a study group based on Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Understanding the Mind. The book looks in depth at the 50 verses on the nature of consciousness by Buddhist master Vasubandhu.... Read more »
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Fall Term Student Retreats
8:30 am
Fall Term Student Retreats
Sep 23 @ 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 practice for a specific period... Read more »
Fusatsu
7:00 pm
Fusatsu
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fusatsu acknowledges the truth of suffering and allows us to confess a shortcoming before the altar. We atone for the beginningless greed, hate, and delusion, renew our practice vows, and rededicate ourselves to our intention... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Sep 24 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday Morning Schedule 8:30am Zazen (in-person sanzen only) 9-9:10 Kinhin (slow walking meditation) 9:10 Zazen (sanzen continues) 9:40am Chanting service 10:30am Announcements/Dharma Talk Note: The schedule sometimes varies. Subscribe to our weekly e-bulletin (see link... Read more »
Two Ancestors Ceremony
9:40 am
Two Ancestors Ceremony
Sep 24 @ 9:40 am – 10:10 am
Every year toward the end of September we celebrate the contribution of Eihei Dogen and Keizan Jokin to the establishment of Soto Zen. This ceremony takes the place of the regular Full Morning Service. See... Read more »
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Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructors: Kakumyo & Ko’in Objective: “…honor, embrace, read, recite and preach this sutra…” (from the Lotus Sutra, Chapter 13) The purpose of this class... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 27 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Baby Zen
11:00 am
Baby Zen
Sep 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parents often struggle to find time for practice with a young baby in the house. We’ll explore mindfulness with baby, not in spite of her. Focusing on coming back to the breath and the body... Read more »
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Sep 27 @ 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 Four Noble Truths and the... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 28 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Intro to Zen Meditation
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Introduction to Zen Meditation workshop is designed for complete beginners, but it is also recommended for anyone who has not received instruction in the Soto Zen style of zazen. No previous experience is necessary.... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Sep 29 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Fall Ango term (September 1 through December 2), 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 »
Free Qigong Workshop
4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong workshop open tor beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Zazenkai
5:00 am
Zazenkai
Sep 30 @ 5:00 am – 5:00 pm
If you are searching for stillness through the practice of meditation, please join us for a day of silent, contemplative practice. This retreat will be in the style of Soto Zen Buddhism, though meditators from... Read more »
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