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
Oct 1 @ 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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Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class 7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Oct 2 @ 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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Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Oct 3 @ 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 »
Seminary – Lineage 2024 7:00 pm
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and the West, to modern day, including the women’s lineage. To take... Read more »
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Qigong Class 4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Oct 4 @ 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 on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra 11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Oct 6 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Fumyo, Kakuon, and sometimes others lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Oct 8 @ 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 – Lineage 2024 7:00 pm
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and the West, to modern day, including the women’s lineage. To take... Read more »
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Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class 7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Oct 9 @ 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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Dealing with Stress Workshop 7:00 pm
Dealing with Stress Workshop
Oct 10 @ 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 variety of simple but effective... Read more »
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Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra 11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Oct 13 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Fumyo, Kakuon, and sometimes others lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Oct 15 @ 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 »
Starting a Practice 7:00 pm
Starting a Practice
Oct 15 @ 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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Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class 7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Oct 16 @ 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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Intro to Zen Meditation 7:00 pm
Intro to Zen Meditation
Oct 17 @ 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 »
Seminary – Lineage 2024 7:00 pm
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and the West, to modern day, including the women’s lineage. To take... Read more »
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Qigong Class 4:00 pm
Qigong Class
Oct 18 @ 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 on “the 14” (ie., the... Read more »
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Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra 11:45 am
Recitation of the Avatamsaka Sutra
Oct 20 @ 11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Fumyo, Kakuon, and sometimes others lead the ancient, traditional practice of the recitation of the Avatamsaka (Flower Ornament) Sutra. We chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please... Read more »
Beginning Anew 1:30 pm
Beginning Anew
Oct 20 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Dharma Garden council is offering a workshop for cultivating a practice to restore harmony when difficulties arise, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Beginning Anew is an opportunity to heal the hurt... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Oct 22 @ 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 – Lineage 2024 7:00 pm
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and the West, to modern day, including the women’s lineage. To take... Read more »
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Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo 7:00 pm
Advanced Study Group – Dogen’s Shobogenzo
Oct 29 @ 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 – Lineage 2024 7:00 pm
Seminary – Lineage 2024
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lineage is one of the five core seminary classes. This class covers the Buddhist lineage from the Buddha in India, through China, Japan and the West, to modern day, including the women’s lineage. To take... Read more »
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Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class 7:45 pm
Foundational Teachings Wednesday Class
Oct 30 @ 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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