Soto Zen Practice in Vancouver, BC
A six-week dharma seminar with Myoshin Kate McCandless. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule, at both locations.
Join us in the garden!
Tosho Megan Adam will deliver a talk entitled: Zen Heart of my Creative Practice.
The Engaged Buddhist Practice group invites you to a walk in Yarrow Ecovillage
Join us for a panel discussion with three esteemed women teachers of Buddhism who will delve into the intricacies of cultivating healthy boundaries within the spiritual community.
This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha to celebrate our 12th anniversary at the Wall St. zendo !
Our monthly half-day retreat. Dharma talk TBD. A simple vegetarian lunch follows.
The Diversity Equity Inclusion Access committee is hosting a film night in recognition of
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Four panelists, all dedicated Zen practitioners, will delve into how Zen practice can help us cope with the challenges of aging and how the difficulties of aging can deepen our practice.
Taking waitlist
A special ceremony to celebrate the lay entrustment of Jikai Vicki Turay. Everyone welcome.
This is an opportunity to experience the daily rhythms of residential Zen practice and settle deeply into the stillness of the forest surrounding the Brew Creek Centre.
A non-residential weekend retreat to open MRZC’s 24th annual practice period, led by our guiding teachers.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha for this seven-day residential retreat, led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton, in the beautiful natural surroundings of Brew Creek Centre.
A sitting group for racialized folks
Join us for a dharma talk and Full Moon Ecological Precepts Ceremony.
Please bring garden flowers to decorate the zendo. Snacks for refreshments to follow are welcome.
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule.
Part of our monthly half-day retreat.
Join the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group for a Nature Walk along the river. There will be opportunity to visit the Musqueam Cultural Centre as well.
This peer-led sitting group was created by and for racialized folks. Over the next number of months, we will explore the Brahmaviharas. Thich Nhat Hanh describes them as the four elements of love: love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. These four elements are invitations for a greater embodied presence to support connection, transformation and healing.
A lot of people find it easier to offer compassion to others—but not to themselves. This one-day workshop is based on the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program. We will explore ways to meet ourselves with kindness, practice some self-compassion fundamentals, and address common roadblocks on that journey.
Please join us to celebrate the coming of spring. Please bring a poem or reading for the occasion!
Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule. Everyone welcome!
Tea and snacks to follow. Contributions welcome!
An afternoon gathering to learn the Japanese art of writing linked haiku verse sequences. It’s fun! Everyone welcome!
Dharma seminar with Myoshin Kate McCandless. How does the climate crisis effect our relationships—not just romantic ones! Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule.
For International Women’s Day, a talk and ceremony to honour the Buddha’s step-mother, Mahapajapati, the first woman to be ordained by the Buddha.
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule. Everyone welcome!
A recorded talk by Chimyo Atkinson - on Zoom only. The second in SZBA’s series: Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone welcome!
Jukai Ceremony (Receiving the Precepts) led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton
MRZC’s annual Dogen study retreat. This year with Myoshin Kate McCandless.
This peer-led sitting group was created by and for racialized folks. Over the next number of months, we will explore the Brahmaviharas. Thich Nhat Hanh describes them as the four elements of love: love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. These four elements are invitations for a greater embodied presence to support connection, transformation and healing.
The Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility and Engaged Buddhist Practice Committees invite you to a film night at Wall Street zendo, which will also be streamed online.
A recorded workshop with Dr. Paula Arai, in-person and on Zoom. The first in SZBA’s series: Celebrating the Voices of Women in Buddhism; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone welcome!
Our monthly half-day retreat, with Nehan ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death. Please click title for details and schedule.
For the month of February we will focus on the teachings of Dogen Zenji, the founder of Soto Zen in Japan, at both our Wednesday evening and Sunday morning practice times, concluding with a weekend retreat March 2-3.
An introductory workshop to mindful, non-violent communication (NVC). Facilitated by Sascha Borrée
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule.
The location has been changed to Pacific Spirit Park
Our monthly half-day retreat, with talk by Shinmon Michael Newton on the theme of dragon dharma. A simple vegetarian lunch follows.
A 4-week Wednesday evening dharma seminar with Shinmon Michael Newton
The zendo is now full for our annual New Year's Eve event. Feel free to join us over Zoom. Click through to find link.
A peer-led monthly practice group for racialized folks.
An evening of meditation, and poetry, readings and images in celebration of the turning season. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule.
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
Join Mountain Rain’s Engaged Practice Group for our monthly meeting and planning session. All are welcome! Offered on Zoom. Please click the posting for Zoom link.
A sharing circle to close our practice period.
Mountain Rain Zen’s first ever full rohatsu residential sesshin with guiding teachers, Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless at Brew Creek Centre.
Mountain Rain Zen Community
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