StillPoint Newsletter 

Note: this website has been updated. Please go to the new website at www.dharma-rain.org. Some links on this page have been updated, but not all.

November/December: In this issue

Hunger and Gladness

•Summary of Board Minutes

September/October 2005: In this issue

Learning Ancient Languages-Imagining Contemporary Koans

•Summary of Board Minutes

 
 

Events Page - November/December 2005

Calendar for November and December 2005


Previous Issues
Evening classes Monthly Calendars Links
Introductory Workshop News
Upcoming Events Daily Schedule Revised Morning Service


About Still Point and Dharma Rain Zen Center

Still Point is published six times a year by Dharma Rain Zen Center, a Soto Zen temple for lay practice under the direction of Kyogen and Gyokuko Carlson. The Carlsons, who are a married couple, are Zen priests trained in the Soto tradition.

Soto Zen is a Buddhist tradition that emphasizes finding the deep significance right in front of us in everyday life. DRZC is a growing community of people from very diverse backgrounds coming together to share the practice of Soto Zen. For more information about DRZC (maps and directions, photos, a short history, etc.) go to our home page at http://www.Dharma-Rain.org

Still Point, which appears in both printed and electronic formats, contains articles on the practice of the Dharma, written by our teachers, sangha members and guest writers. There is also information about upcoming events, latest news, calendars, and information about groups in other cities that are affiliated with Dharma Rain Zen Center.

For a summary of our weekly schedule use this link.

Introductory Zen Meditation Workshops are offered several times each month at no charge. One-day sittings and longer "sesshins" are held during the year. See our events page for specific dates and more information.

Send email to Staff@Dharma-Rain.Org or call (503) 239-4846 for an information packet and schedule. Please include a postal address with all inquiries; an e-mail packet is not available at this time.

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Dharma Rain Zen Center

Office: 2539 SE Madison

Zendo: 2514 SE Madison

Portland, OR 97214

(503)239-4846

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Eugene:

Eugene Zendo News

The Eugene Zendo has its own newsletter. Please contact the Eugene Zendo's resident priest, Ejo McMullen, for information: 541-302-4576 or ejo@eugenezendo.org, or visit their website at www.eugenezendo.org. The Eugene Zendo is located at 2190 Garfield Street in Eugene.

Eugene Zendo Schedule Summary

Monday- Friday mornings: Zazen, Service and Temple Cleaning; Tuesday evening: Dharma study, classes held during Ango periods; Sunday morning program begins in Fall 2005. Please call or check website for exact time and details.

Pendleton: The Pendleton group meets Mon.-Thurs., 12-1pm. We sit in the quiet reflection of Soto Zen meditation; conversation at the close of the sitting period is optional. Individual meditation instruction and posture solutions for all ages and physical conditions is available. Contact: Joseph Mugaku Engum, sammie@wtechlink.com, 541-276-8445 days, 541-276-0038 eves.

Hood River Meetings 

A sitting group meets in Hood River twice a month. Please see their web page at www.HoodRiverZen.org or call Catherine at 541-386-7388 for more information

OSP(Oregon State Penitentiary) Zen Group

Getsushin Brox meets regularly with dedicated members of the OSP Zen Group in Salem for ongoing Dharma work and study. Kakumyo Lowe and Eric Leatha assist with monthly services. For information contact Getsushin through the Zen Center.

 

OSP - Contact Getsushin Brox
First Tuesday of the Month 1:00-3:00 pm - Class
Third Tuesday of the Month 1:00-3:00 pm - Zazen and Service

 

Looking for the links to other Buddhist and meditation sites, which used to be located here? They now have their own page!

 

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STILL POINT revised 14 May 2005
Dharma Rain Zen Center Newsletter

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