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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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 2 @ 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 »
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Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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 »
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Sutra Study
Apr 3 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This Wednesday evening class series will be studying sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers will be presenting some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there will be a lot of variety. At that,... Read more »
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Starting a Practice 7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Apr 4 @ 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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Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Apr 5 @ 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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Intro to Zen Meditation 1:30 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 6 @ 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 »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 16 @ 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 »
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Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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 »
Wednesday Classes: Koans 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Koans
Apr 17 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This 8-week series explores koans. Koans are brief exchanges that reveal an aspect of enlightening activity. If you’ve ever wondered what these mysterious stories are, why they are useful, how to practice with them, this... Read more »
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Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Apr 18 @ 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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Free Qigong Workshop 4:00 pm
Free Qigong Workshop
Apr 19 @ 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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Spring Term Student Program 8:30 am
Spring Term Student Program
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Like Fall Term Student, this program consists of three (3) one-day retreats, March 30, April 20, and May 18. It is open for members who have done term student in the past, and a sesshin... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 23 @ 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 »
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Baby Zen 9:00 am
Baby Zen
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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 »
Wednesday Classes: Koans 7:45 pm
Wednesday Classes: Koans
Apr 24 @ 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
This 8-week series explores koans. Koans are brief exchanges that reveal an aspect of enlightening activity. If you’ve ever wondered what these mysterious stories are, why they are useful, how to practice with them, this... Read more »
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Cultivating Compassion Workshop 7:00 pm
Cultivating Compassion Workshop
Apr 25 @ 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 »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Apr 30 @ 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 »

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