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Mountain Rain Zen Community

Soto Zen Practice in Vancouver, BC

Events

Mountain Rain Zen Community

  • About/
    • Our Practice
    • Covid 19 Protocols
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Community
    • DEIA
    • Mailing List
    • Find Us
  • Weekly Practice/
    • Weekly Practice
    • Online Practice
  • Programs/
    • Retreats
    • Residential Practice
    • Practice Periods
    • Seminars and Workshops
    • ZenYU
    • Collective Liberation
    • Engaged Buddhist Practice
    • Death, Dying & Loss
    • Zen Arts
  • Events/
  • News Blog/
  • Podcast & Teachings/
  • Resources/
    • Zen Terms
    • Basic Buddhist Concepts
    • How to Sit Zazen
    • Chants
    • Regional Zen Groups
    • Well-being Service
    • Memorial Service
  • Membership/
    • Becoming a member
    • members-only
  • Support MRZC/
    • Donate
    • Teacher Dana (donations)
    • Endowment Fund

Events

Ten Thousand Things: Zen Encounters with the Creative Unknown
Jun
7
to Sep 21

Ten Thousand Things: Zen Encounters with the Creative Unknown

  • Sat, Jun 7, 2025 1:00 PM 13:00 Sun, Sep 21, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Workshop Series on Creativity, Presence, and Practice

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Nature Walk – Bowen Island/Nex̱wlélex̱wm
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Walk – Bowen Island/Nex̱wlélex̱wm

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the lower Terminal Creek/Killarney Creek watershed within Crippen Regional Park

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Heart of Compassion, Words of Gentleness
Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00

Heart of Compassion, Words of Gentleness

  • Monday, June 23, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We would like to welcome a special guest, Rev. Gihan Unno, an international missionary for Soto Zen Japan.

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Collective Liberation: A Sitting Group for Racialized Folks
Jun
26
7:30 PM19:30

Collective Liberation: A Sitting Group for Racialized Folks

  • Thursday, June 26, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We strive to provide an inclusive space that reflects intersectional experiences.

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ZenYU day retreat
Jul
5
9:00 AM09:00

ZenYU day retreat

  • Saturday, July 5, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ZenYU’s (Young Urban Zen) annual day retreat.

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Thread, Needle and Fabric: Making Stitches
Jul
12
1:00 PM13:00
Zen Arts

Thread, Needle and Fabric: Making Stitches

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Zen and Creative Practice: Slow Stitching with Kakuko Kaye

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Mountains and Waters Sesshin
Jul
19
to Jul 26
Residential Retreats

Mountains and Waters Sesshin

  • Sat, Jul 19, 2025 10:30 AM 10:30 Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:30 AM 11:30
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TAKING WAITLIST!

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Rohatsu Sesshin
Nov
29
to Dec 6
Residential Retreats

Rohatsu Sesshin

  • Sat, Nov 29, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00 Sat, Dec 6, 2025 11:00 AM 11:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

save-the-date!

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Potluck and Annual General Meeting 2025
Jun
8
1:30 PM13:30
Special Events

Potluck and Annual General Meeting 2025

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 13:30 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zendo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Members and newcomers are welcome—come and get acquainted or re-acquainted, hear what has been accomplished in 2024/5 and what is being planned for next term.

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Brush, Ink, and Paper: Making Marks
Jun
7
1:00 PM13:00

Brush, Ink, and Paper: Making Marks

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A calligraphy workshop with Shinmon Michael Newton

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May Soiree--June 1
Jun
1
7:00 PM19:00
Special Events

May Soiree--June 1

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join the Mountain Rain sangha for a light-hearted evening of music, stories, skits and poetry Live at the Wall St. zendo, with Zoom also available, for audience and performers.

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Collective Liberation: A Sitting Group for Racialized Folks
May
29
7:30 PM19:30

Collective Liberation: A Sitting Group for Racialized Folks

  • Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:00 PM 19:30 21:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We strive to provide an inclusive space that reflects intersectional experiences.

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World Wisdom Traditions study group
May
26
7:00 PM19:00
Seminars and Workshops

World Wisdom Traditions study group

  • Monday, May 26, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A study group exploring dharma through the perspectives of world wisdom traditions. In-person and online.

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The Work that Reconnects
May
24
9:00 AM09:00

The Work that Reconnects

  • Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This daylong journey along the spiral of connection progresses through a structured process to support participants move from despair to empowerment.

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Legacy Giving Workshop
May
5
7:00 PM19:00

Legacy Giving Workshop

  • Monday, May 5, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn more about the MRZC Endowment Fund

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Weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
May
2
to May 4
Non-Residential Retreats

Weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer

  • Fri, May 2, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, May 4, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • UBC Asian Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Waitlist is full. You are always welcome to join us in the cloud zendo!

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Nature Walk - False Creek Seawall
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00

Nature Walk - False Creek Seawall

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group on an urban nature walk!

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A ZED talk for Earth Day
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

A ZED talk for Earth Day

  • Sunday, April 20, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:15 PM 10:00 12:15
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Zen Engaged Dharma (ZED) talk by Kokai Michael Drebert on Gardening and the Wild.

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Jukai Ceremony
Apr
13
2:00 PM14:00

Jukai Ceremony

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 14:00 16:00
  • Vancouver Buddhist Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jukai: A ceremony of receiving the bodhisattva precepts.

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Heart of Compassion Day Retreat - tonglen
Apr
12
9:00 AM09:00
Non-Residential Retreats

Heart of Compassion Day Retreat - tonglen

  • Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A day of compassion practice. Myoshin Kate McCandless will guide the Tibetan Buddhist practice of tonglen.

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Introduction to Zen Practice
Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Zen Practice

  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.

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Buddha's Birthday Celebration
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Buddha's Birthday Celebration

  • Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 1:15 PM 10:00 13:15
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buddha’s birthday celebration! All welcome.

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Collective Liberation - 2nd year anniversary potluck
Mar
27
7:30 PM19:30

Collective Liberation - 2nd year anniversary potluck

  • Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Collective Liberation: a Sitting Group for Racialized Folks invites you!

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Zen Poetry Circle
Mar
23
1:30 PM13:30

Zen Poetry Circle

  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 13:30 15:30
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come share poetry practice together--everyone welcome!

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ZED talk by Onsen Kerr
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

ZED talk by Onsen Kerr

  • Sunday, March 23, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:15 PM 10:00 12:15
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ZED (Zen Engaged Dharma) about Zen practice and everyday life.

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Spring Equinox Celebration
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

Spring Equinox Celebration

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join us to celebrate the coming of spring. Bring a poem or reading for the occasion!

Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule. At both locations. Everyone welcome!

Tea and snacks to follow. Contributions Appreciated!

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Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Closing Retreat
Mar
15
9:00 AM09:00

Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Closing Retreat

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Wall St. Zendo and online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dogen Genzo-e Intensive closing retreat with Shinmon Michael Newton. On “The Moon”

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DEIA Film Night
Mar
2
6:00 PM18:00

DEIA Film Night

  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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Nature Walk - False Creek Seawall
Feb
22
9:30 AM09:30

Nature Walk - False Creek Seawall

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 09:30 11:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group on an urban nature walk!

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Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - overview and resources
Feb
15
to Mar 16

Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - overview and resources

  • Sat, Feb 15, 2025 9:00 PM 21:00 Sun, Mar 16, 2025 12:15 PM 12:15
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A guide to our 2015 month-long Dogen Genzo-e intensive.

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Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Opening Retreat
Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00

Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Opening Retreat

  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MRZC’s guiding teachers lead this day of practice on the teachings of Dogen Zenji.

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Introduction to Zen Practice
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Zen Practice

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.

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Speak up, (W)right Away: a letter-writing gathering in care for all beings.
Feb
3
7:00 PM19:00

Speak up, (W)right Away: a letter-writing gathering in care for all beings.

  • Monday, February 3, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let's practice right speech, by voicing our concerns regarding current social, environmental, and climate issues. ONLINE ONLY.

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Nehan-e Ceremony (Buddha's final enlightenment)
Feb
2
10:00 AM10:00
Special Events

Nehan-e Ceremony (Buddha's final enlightenment)

  • Sunday, February 2, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:15 PM 10:00 12:15
  • Mountain Rain Zendo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana

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Nature Walk - Stanley Park by Evening
Feb
1
4:30 PM16:30

Nature Walk - Stanley Park by Evening

  • Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • 4:30 PM 6:00 PM 16:30 18:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This walk will bring us together to enjoy one of Vancouver’s treasures.

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Day retreat with Dai-i Flo Rublee
Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00

Day retreat with Dai-i Flo Rublee

  • Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 09:00 16:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A day retreat with Dai-i Flo Rublee on Shantideva’s teachings on anger and patience.

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ZED talk by Michael Hare on Zen, Karate, Kiai
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00

ZED talk by Michael Hare on Zen, Karate, Kiai

  • Sunday, January 12, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • Bright Stream Temple (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ZED (Zen Engaged Dharma) talks are talks by sangha members about how they take their practice into everyday life.

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New Year's Eve: Sitting and Chanting for Peace on Earth
Dec
31
to Jan 1

New Year's Eve: Sitting and Chanting for Peace on Earth

  • Tue, Dec 31, 2024 8:00 PM 20:00 Wed, Jan 1, 2025 12:00 AM 00:00
  • Mountain Rain Zen Community (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our annual New Year's Eve event.

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