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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 1 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 1 @ 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 »
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows 7:45 pm
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows
Mar 1 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow, and go into depth with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 2 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 2 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 3 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 3 @ 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 »
Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Mar 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 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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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 4 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
7-Up Group 10:00 am
7-Up Group
Mar 4 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 4 @ 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 »
Starting a Practice 1:30 pm
Starting a Practice
Mar 4 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 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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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Mar 5 @ 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 10:00 am
Dharma School
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Dharma School begins on September 18th and registration is open for children ages 5 through high school. We meet on alternate Sundays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Parents are welcome to join during this time for... Read more »
Prison Support Group 12:00 pm
Prison Support Group
Mar 5 @ 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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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 7 @ 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 »
Seminary: Methods of Practice 7:00 pm
Seminary: Methods of Practice
Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Methods of Practice is a cohort-based independent study course exploring Buddhist traditions outside of Soto Zen. Students will meet as a group three times over the term in order to share information, experiences and insights.... Read more »
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen 7:30 pm
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen
Mar 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
This winter, the Seminary program will offer Dogen, one of the five core courses.  Jiko will be teaching the class, which will meet mostly weekly from January to mid-March.  The class meets from 7:30-9pm, with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 8 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 8 @ 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 »
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows 7:45 pm
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows
Mar 8 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow, and go into depth with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 9 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 9 @ 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 »
Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Mar 9 @ 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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The Space Between Weekend Retreat 7:00 pm
The Space Between Weekend Retreat
Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 12 @ 7:45 am
This weekend silent retreat is designed to have people attend the entire retreat. Please do your best to do so. We will be looking at transition, moving from one state to another, and the space... Read more »
Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 10 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Study Group – Understanding the Mind 9:45 am
Study Group – Understanding the Mind
Mar 10 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 10 @ 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 »
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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Mar 12 @ 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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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 14 @ 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 »
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen 7:30 pm
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen
Mar 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
This winter, the Seminary program will offer Dogen, one of the five core courses.  Jiko will be teaching the class, which will meet mostly weekly from January to mid-March.  The class meets from 7:30-9pm, with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 15 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 15 @ 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 »
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows 7:45 pm
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows
Mar 15 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow, and go into depth with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 16 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 16 @ 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 »
Board Meeting 7:00 pm
Board Meeting
Mar 16 @ 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 »
Dharma Council Meeting 7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Mar 16 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 17 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 17 @ 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 »
Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Mar 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 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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Spring Term Student Program 8:30 am
Spring Term Student Program
Mar 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats. Unlike Fall, the Spring Term Student program has more of a specific theme. This year we will be assessing, embodying and expressing our... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation 1:30 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Mar 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 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 »
Fusatsu 7:00 pm
Fusatsu
Mar 18 @ 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
Mar 19 @ 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 10:00 am
Dharma School
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Dharma School begins on September 18th and registration is open for children ages 5 through high school. We meet on alternate Sundays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Parents are welcome to join during this time for... Read more »
Library Open and Staffed 11:30 am
Library Open and Staffed
Mar 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
On the third Sunday of the month, volunteers from the Doaren program will be staffing the library.  You are welcome from 11:30am to 12:30pm.Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share... Read more »
Mindfulness Hike 3:00 pm
Mindfulness Hike
Mar 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mindfulness Hike @ Powell Butte
Join sangha members for this two-hour mindfulness hike. We will hike together silently on Powell Butte’s forested and mountain-top meadow trails that feature expansive views regardless of the weather. The hike is a gentle four-mile... Read more »
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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 21 @ 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 »
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen 7:30 pm
Seminary / Dharma Studies – Dogen
Mar 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
This winter, the Seminary program will offer Dogen, one of the five core courses.  Jiko will be teaching the class, which will meet mostly weekly from January to mid-March.  The class meets from 7:30-9pm, with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 22 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 22 @ 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 »
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows 7:45 pm
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows
Mar 22 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow, and go into depth with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 23 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 23 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 24 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Study Group – Understanding the Mind 9:45 am
Study Group – Understanding the Mind
Mar 24 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 24 @ 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 »
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Zazenkai 5:00 am
Zazenkai
Mar 25 @ 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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Sunday Morning Program 8:30 am
Sunday Morning Program
Mar 26 @ 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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Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 28 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 29 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 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 »
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows 7:45 pm
Wednesday Class – Practicing with Vow and the Bodhisattva Vows
Mar 29 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
In this series of six classes (the first one planned was cancelled due to weather) we will discuss the history of vow practice in Buddhism, ways of working with vow, and go into depth with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program 5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Mar 30 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 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 »
Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Mar 30 @ 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
Mar 31 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 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 »
Ango Midday Sit 11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Mar 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 »

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