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.
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Classes and Workshops Calendar
- an exposure to the types of breathing and basic postural principles
- a felt sense of what we mean by “tendon-meridian”
- basic introduction to a variety of qigong techniques (shaking, walking, standing, percussion, sound, visualization) that can be used to support vitality and transformation
- enough familiarity with the “14” and the “7” that you could practice on your own, (perhaps with the handout that will be provided)
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 chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend as you are interested or able. We meet in the office on Sundays after the dharma talk.
We are using Cleary’s translation of the Sutra. Please bring your own copy if you have one. There are a limited number of extra copies available for use in the library.
According to Thomas Cleary, this sutra “is perhaps the richest and most grandiose of all Buddhist sutras, held in high esteem by all schools of Buddhism that are concerned with universal liberation. Its incredible wealth of sensory imagery staggers the imagination and exercised an almost mesmeric effect on the mind as it conveys a wide range of teachings through its complex structure, colorful symbolism, and its mnemonic concentration formulae.”
If you have questions, please contact Fumyo or Ko’in at dharma-rain.org.
This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo.
All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted.
This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.
We meet on this schedule:
7-7:10pm Evening Service
7:10-7:40 Zazen
7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements
7:50~9 Class
9-9:10 Vespers
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.
Meeting ID 825 3143 8404
Passcode 699325
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 trained to respond to requests by dying sangha members (“Friends”) in need of spiritual support and compassionate companionship during this time.
Companions consider our work to be an integral part of our spiritual practice. After completing an 8-week Hand in Hand training course in Fall 2021, we have been meeting monthly to engage in peer-led on-going training and support for each other.
Our monthly meetings are open to sangha members interested in exploring topics related to death and dying as a part of your spiritual practice. If you would like to join us or for more information, contact Hoka at the above email address.
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 chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend as you are interested or able. We meet in the office on Sundays after the dharma talk.
We are using Cleary’s translation of the Sutra. Please bring your own copy if you have one. There are a limited number of extra copies available for use in the library.
According to Thomas Cleary, this sutra “is perhaps the richest and most grandiose of all Buddhist sutras, held in high esteem by all schools of Buddhism that are concerned with universal liberation. Its incredible wealth of sensory imagery staggers the imagination and exercised an almost mesmeric effect on the mind as it conveys a wide range of teachings through its complex structure, colorful symbolism, and its mnemonic concentration formulae.”
If you have questions, please contact Fumyo or Ko’in at dharma-rain.org.
This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo.
All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted.
This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.
We meet on this schedule:
7-7:10pm Evening Service
7:10-7:40 Zazen
7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements
7:50~9 Class
9-9:10 Vespers
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 chant aloud as a group for approximately 30 minutes each week. No registration required; please attend as you are interested or able. We meet in the office on Sundays after the dharma talk.
We are using Cleary’s translation of the Sutra. Please bring your own copy if you have one. There are a limited number of extra copies available for use in the library.
According to Thomas Cleary, this sutra “is perhaps the richest and most grandiose of all Buddhist sutras, held in high esteem by all schools of Buddhism that are concerned with universal liberation. Its incredible wealth of sensory imagery staggers the imagination and exercised an almost mesmeric effect on the mind as it conveys a wide range of teachings through its complex structure, colorful symbolism, and its mnemonic concentration formulae.”
If you have questions, please contact Fumyo or Ko’in at dharma-rain.org.
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.
Meeting ID 860 6764 9945
Passcode 916930
This class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Kakumyo.
All Wednesday night classes are open to the public. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted.
This class is in-person only, no Zoom option, though it is recorded. Audio files can be found here.
We meet on this schedule:
7-7:10pm Evening Service
7:10-7:40 Zazen
7:40-7:50 Tea, Announcements
7:50~9 Class
9-9:10 Vespers