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Meditation in the Zendo

All welcome at Sunday morning program. Proof of vaccination no longer required, though vaccination is recommended for everyone’s safety. Masks are recommended.

All welcome at Sunday morning program. Proof of vaccination no longer required, though vaccination is recommended for everyone’s safety. Masks are recommended indoors, especially when chanting. Seating in the zendo is now up to 50.

All are welcome at Dharma Rain's Sunday morning program. Check the calendar for details.

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Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

Wednesday night classes are on sutra studies. All welcome.

A new Wednesday night class series begins April 17, and is focused on koans. All are welcome, join for one class or the entire series.

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Our next sesshin is Three Robes Retreat in June. The schedule is simple, allowing for long blocks of unbroken zazen.

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Dharma Rain Zen Center

Dharma Rain Zen Center is a Soto Zen Buddhist community dedicated to supporting each other in the practice of meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. Our shared intention is to cultivate compassion, love, and wisdom in our own lives and in the larger community in which we live.

A Brilliant Sea of Clouds: Celebrating Dharma Rain’s 50th Anniversary

Please join us on June 1, 2024 for a day of ceremony and celebration commemorating Dharma Rain’s 50th Anniversary.
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Online/In Person Events

Apr
18
Thu
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Apr 18 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
7:00 pm Intro to Zen Meditation
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... Read more »
Apr
19
Fri
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Apr 19 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
Apr
21
Sun
8:30 am Sunday Morning Program
Sunday Morning Program
Apr 21 @ 8:30 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:... Read more »
Apr
24
Wed
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Apr 24 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »
Apr
25
Thu
5:30 am Ango Morning Program
Ango Morning Program
Apr 25 @ 5:30 am – 7:45 am
During the Spring Ango term (March 1 through May 31), we increase our zazen time by starting zazen an hour earlier. The service is... Read more »

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