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March 29, 2026

A Generous Gift

March 29, 2026/ Sangha Members
A Generous Gift

A bequest from the estate of former sangha member.

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March 29, 2026/ Sangha Members/
March 09, 2026

Jukai 2026

March 09, 2026/ Sangha Members
Jukai 2026

Working with the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts supports ethical conduct.

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March 09, 2026/ Sangha Members/
February 26, 2026

International Women's Day

February 26, 2026/ Sangha Members
International Women's Day

From the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group

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February 26, 2026/ Sangha Members/
February 23, 2026

A Good Year for the Mountain Rain Endowment Fund

February 23, 2026/ Sangha Members
A Good Year for the Mountain Rain Endowment Fund

Since its inception over 100 people have contributed to the fund demonstrating broad based sangha support.

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February 10, 2026

The Garden at Bright Stream Temple

February 10, 2026/ Sangha Members
The Garden at Bright Stream Temple

Our first work party in the Bright Stream garden will be at the end of March! Join us!

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MRZC's Soto Zen practice emphasizes being fully awake to our own moment-to-moment experience, from our meditation cushion to every aspect of our everyday life. Join us!

Mountain Rain Zen Community's Wall street Zendo and Bright Stream Temple (Koryuji) are situated on the unceded, traditional and  ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are deeply grateful for their stewardship of this land since time immemorial. 

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New Year's Eve: Sitting and Chanting for Peace on Earth
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
September 9, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
September 9, 2026

a time to learn, reflect, and deepen understanding

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September 9, 2026
Municipal Election
September 9, 2026
Municipal Election
September 9, 2026

advance voting

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September 9, 2026
Nothing to Attain: Zen stories of Faith and Understanding
August 31, 2026
Nothing to Attain: Zen stories of Faith and Understanding
August 31, 2026

Wednesday Evening Seminar

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August 31, 2026
Practicing with Uncertainty
July 15, 2026
Practicing with Uncertainty
July 15, 2026

Koans of knowing and not-knowing

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July 15, 2026

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