Several times a month, typically on a Thursday evening or a Saturday afternoon, Dharma Rain Zen Center offers introductory workshops on Zen practice.

  • Intro to Zen Meditation covers the essentials of zazen (sitting meditation).
  • Starting A Practice describes how to bring zazen practice into daily life with an explanation of the forms used in the zendo and during services.
  • Basic Buddhist Teachings introduces the basic teachings of Buddhism.

These workshops are open to all and offered free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted). You do not need to register. Our address is 8500 NE Siskiyou. The workshops are held in the Sodo (the large temple building at the end of the driveway on the left).

See the calendar below to find out when an introductory workshop you are interested in is scheduled.

More about Workshops and Classes …

Classes and Workshops Calendar

Jun
10
Sat
Emergency Management Trainings
Jun 10 all-day
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and Dharma Rain Zen Center are co-sponsoring 3 Training Events to be held at Dharma Rain. Saturday, April 1 – 1:30-4:30pm; Uji/E Library Bldg. CPR/AED Training Cost: Free for the first 25 registered. Registration Required. Saturday, May 6 – 9:30-11:30am; Sodo. Earthquake Preparedness Training Cost: Free, drop-in event followed immediately by a Rocky Butte West Neighborhood Emergency Team Open House. Saturday, June 10 – 9:30am-4pm; Uji/E Library Bldg. Mental Health First Aid Training Cost: $30 per person with sliding scale option. 6 hour training with some prep work required. Registration required.
This is an 8-hour course that provides a 3-year certification. First, you will work through about two hours’ worth of content in an online learning system at your own pace and on your own schedule. Then, you’ll join us for a day of in-person learning, discussion, and educational exercises that will help you feel more confident in putting your knowledge to use. Some topics that we discuss in this course include anxiety, depression, diagnoses involving psychosis, reactions to traumatic events, substance use including alcohol and opioids, aggressive behavior, eating disorders, and more.
This course is valued at $170/person. We are able to offer this course on a sliding scale thanks to the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and our instructor donating a portion of her time.
  Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these events do not necessarily represent those of the City of Portland. These trainings have been made possible in part by a grant from the Portland Bureau Emergency Management.      

Mental Health First Aid Training - June 10th

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Jun
13
Tue
Dealing with Stress Workshop
Jun 13 @ 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 techniques that reduce stress and emotional reactivity. The focus is on internal mindfulness practices that we can make use of in any situation. As proficiency grows, many find increased happiness, adaptability and confidence. A mix of explanation, meditation, experiential exercises, and facilitated discussion are used to ensure that the workshop is practical and translates to your life. No experience or affiliation necessary.

This is an in-person only event. Advance registration is not required.

Jun
15
Thu
Intro to Zen Meditation
Jun 15 @ 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.

This meeting is available both in person and online. Advance registration for attendance, whether in person or on Zoom is not required. Clicking the link for Zoom attendance will bring up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

Jul
6
Thu
Starting a Practice
Jul 6 @ 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 the altar and other items found in the zendo (meditation hall), chanting, bowing, and other practices. Advance registration is not required.

For Zoom attendance, clicking the link brings up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

 

 

Jul
18
Tue
Cultivating Compassion Workshop
Jul 18 @ 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 in challenging times, leading to greater connection and satisfaction. A mix of explanation, meditation, experiential exercises, and facilitated discussion will be used to ensure that the workshop is practical and translates to your life. No experience or affiliation necessary.

Advance registration is not required.

Jul
22
Sat
Seminary: Issues of Leadership
Jul 22 @ 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

This all-day workshop (plus pre- and post-assignments) covers ethics; team leadership skills; dynamics of power; diversity, equity, inclusion issues; mentoring and apprenticeship methods, and more. Students must have either completed the five core Seminary classes or have been enrolled in Seminary since 2017 or before. See the Syllabus.

The workshop will be held in person on campus (strongly preferred – the workshop will likely be small), with a Zoom option for those who are unable to attend otherwise. Lunch is provided.

Intro to Zen Meditation
Jul 22 @ 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.

This meeting is available both in person and online. Advance registration for attendance, whether in person or on Zoom is not required. Clicking the link for Zoom attendance will bring up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

Aug
10
Thu
Dealing with Stress Workshop
Aug 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 techniques that reduce stress and emotional reactivity. The focus is on internal mindfulness practices that we can make use of in any situation. As proficiency grows, many find increased happiness, adaptability and confidence. A mix of explanation, meditation, experiential exercises, and facilitated discussion are used to ensure that the workshop is practical and translates to your life. No experience or affiliation necessary.

This is an in-person only event. Advance registration is not required.

Aug
12
Sat
Intro to Zen Meditation
Aug 12 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 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.

This meeting is available both in person and online. Advance registration for attendance, whether in person or on Zoom is not required. Clicking the link for Zoom attendance will bring up a form to provide your first name and email before joining the meeting.

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