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 Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 1 @ 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... Read more »
Wednesday Work Practice
9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Apr 1 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Meditation
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Apr 1 @ 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
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 1 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will look at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 2 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 2 @ 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.... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 3 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Qigong Class
4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong class open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 4 @ 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... Read more »
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy
10:00 am
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Zen and the Art of Psychotherapy is a cohort group for mental health professionals who are practitioners of Zen Buddhism. Our mission is to support and learn from one another... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 5 @ 8:25 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... Read more »
Dharma School
9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 5 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here.
Community Lunch
11:30 am
Community Lunch
Apr 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
We are offering lunch to the Sangha periodically on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with... Read more »
Open Library
11:30 am
Open Library
Apr 5 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
On the first Sunday of the month the library is open and staffed from 11:30am to 1pm for members who wish to check out or return books, or for others... Read more »
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Apr 5 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
NOTE: There will be NO Avatamsaka chanting on Sunday, September 14. Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We... Read more »
Prison Support Group
12:00 pm
Prison Support Group
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 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... Read more »
Eye-Opening Ceremony
12:15 pm
Eye-Opening Ceremony
Apr 5 @ 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Kakumyō will lead an eye-opening ceremony to paint the eyes of the nine bodhisattvas in the ravine, a traditional ritual symbolizing the awakening of their compassionate presence in this place.
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Open Library
10:00 am
Open Library
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
On Tuesday mornings the library is open and staffed from 10am to 11:30am for members who wish to check out or return books, or for others to browse if they... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructor: Jyoshin Objective: The course will expose students to the richness of the Lotus Sutra. Through reading the text,... Read more »
Starting a Practice
7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Apr 7 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 8 @ 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... Read more »
Wednesday Work Practice
9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Apr 8 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Meditation
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Apr 8 @ 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
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 8 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will look at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 9 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Zen Poet Society
6:30 pm
Zen Poet Society
Apr 9 @ 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 »
Dharma Council Meeting
7:00 pm
Dharma Council Meeting
Apr 9 @ 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 »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 10 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Qigong Class
4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kakumyo offers this Qigong class open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and all the physical postures can be modified to fit individual needs or limitations. We will focus... Read more »
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Spring Term Student Program
8:30 am
Spring Term Student Program
Apr 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats, March 14, April 11, and May 23. Unlike the Fall version, Spring has different topics in different years.... Read more »
7-Up Group
10:00 am
7-Up Group
Apr 11 @ 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 »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 12 @ 8:25 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... Read more »
Dharma School
9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 12 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here.
Sangha Forum
10:30 am
Sangha Forum
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Twice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the spring, the forum is sponsored by the... Read more »
Mini Work Party
11:45 am
Mini Work Party
Apr 12 @ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
We have a short work practice opportunity every second Sunday of the month after the Sunday morning program. We’ll work for about an hour and see what gets accomplished on... Read more »
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Apr 12 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
NOTE: There will be NO Avatamsaka chanting on Sunday, September 14. Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We... Read more »
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Denkoe Sesshin
7:00 pm
Denkoe Sesshin
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 19 @ 7:45 am
Each year we study a chapter of the Denkoroku as a way of honoring and learning from our ancestors. Denko-E is a traditional sesshin with more restricted entry times. Free... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 19 @ 8:25 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... Read more »
Dharma School
9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 19 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here.
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Apr 19 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
NOTE: There will be NO Avatamsaka chanting on Sunday, September 14. Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We... Read more »
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Open Library
10:00 am
Open Library
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
On Tuesday mornings the library is open and staffed from 10am to 11:30am for members who wish to check out or return books, or for others to browse if they... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 21 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 21 @ 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.... Read more »
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructor: Jyoshin Objective: The course will expose students to the richness of the Lotus Sutra. Through reading the text,... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 22 @ 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... Read more »
Wednesday Work Practice
9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Apr 22 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 22 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Meditation
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Apr 22 @ 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
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 22 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will look at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 23 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 23 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Socially Engaged Buddhism Cohort
6:30 pm
Socially Engaged Buddhism Cohort
Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Socially Engaged Buddhism Cohort holds its second meeting to explore ways in which Buddhist practice can inform social engagement, and in which social engagement can be Buddhist practice, with... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 24 @ 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... Read more »
Online Day of Mindfulness
8:00 am
Online Day of Mindfulness
Apr 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Please join us for an online Day of Mindfulness every month beginning with February 20, 2026. Led by Flying Fish, this online retreat provides an opportunity for us to practice... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 25 @ 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Half-day Zazenkai
1:30 pm
Half-day Zazenkai
Apr 25 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
This four-hour Zazenkai provides a welcoming space especially designed for those who feel the need for less rigorous form and yet want to do serious Zen practice. The schedule includes... Read more »
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Sunday Morning Program
8:25 am
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 26 @ 8:25 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... Read more »
Dharma School
9:45 am
Dharma School
Apr 26 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am
Mindfulness, Compassion, Community. For youth ages 3-18 years. See information here.
Community Lunch
11:30 am
Community Lunch
Apr 26 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
We are offering lunch to the Sangha periodically on a Dharma School Sunday right after morning program. All are invited to partake of a delicious vegetarian feast and connect with... Read more »
Hand in Hand Meeting
11:45 am
Hand in Hand Meeting
Apr 26 @ 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Hand in Hand is an end-of-life support program offered by Dharma Rain to members of the sangha who are approaching death. A group of senior sangha members (Companions”) have been... Read more »
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Apr 26 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
NOTE: There will be NO Avatamsaka chanting on Sunday, September 14. Ko’in (and sometimes others) lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We... Read more »
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Open Library
10:00 am
Open Library
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
On Tuesday mornings the library is open and staffed from 10am to 11:30am for members who wish to check out or return books, or for others to browse if they... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 28 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Dealing with Stress Workshop
7:00 pm
Dealing with Stress Workshop
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Is life a little much sometimes? Do you find yourself saying things you wish you wouldn’t? Want to recover your sense of ease and joy? This 2-hr workshop teaches a... Read more »
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
7:00 pm
Seminary: Lotus Sutra
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a Seminary Class. See more information about Seminary here. Instructor: Jyoshin Objective: The course will expose students to the richness of the Lotus Sutra. Through reading the text,... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 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... Read more »
Wednesday Work Practice
9:30 am
Wednesday Work Practice
Apr 29 @ 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 »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 29 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Wednesday Evening Meditation
7:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Apr 29 @ 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
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 29 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will look at sutras. Senior Practitioners and Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be... Read more »
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Ango Morning Program
5:30 am
Ango Morning Program
Apr 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... Read more »
Ango Midday Sit
11:30 am
Ango Midday Sit
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday through Saturday (with some exceptions – check calendar) during Spring Ango (March 1 through May 31) we host a midday sit. There is a posture adjustment bell at noon,... Read more »
Intro to Zen Meditation
7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 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.... Read more »
Queer Cohort
7:00 pm
Queer Cohort
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Queer Cohort meets monthly on a Thursday at 7pm in the library. The group is about seeing each other, sharing our lives and practice, enjoying each others’ company, and... Read more »
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