Soto Zen Practice in Vancouver, BC
Non-residential silent retreat suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
An online facilitated community inquiry to support more equitable, inclusive sanghas.
A nature walk with Myoshin Kate McCandless, and the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group
ZenYU is MRZC’s Monday evening practice group led by experienced facilitators.
Our seven day Summer intensive.
Please note change of venue and dates!
Traditionally the most intensive sesshin of the year.
With Roshin Carmen Mills and Nin-en Susan Elbe.
Please join the sangha to celebrate Earth Day.
Buddha’s birthday celebration! All welcome.
Open to those staying at Bright Stream Temple, and commute-from-home participants. Also online.
A ceremony of receiving the bodhisattva precepts.
Closing weekend with MRZC guiding teachers. Day retreat by registration. Sunday morning practice and afternoon jukai ceremony open to all.
Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana
Opening weekend of our annual Dogen study intensive , with MRZC guiding teachers. Day retreat by registration. Sunday morning open to all.
A 5-week practice intensive focusing on the teachings of Dogen Zenji. Open to all. No registration required. Sign up here if you’d like to participate in a peer discussion group.
An inclusive space that reflects intersectional experiences, open to all meditators regardless of experience.
Many Communities - One Sangha
Zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation) and practice forms with Dai-i Flo Rublee.
Our annual NYE event - sitting and chanting for peace on Earth. In-person and online.
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule. Everyone welcome!
Let’s give the zendo a deep clean!
A sitting group for racialized folks
A sharing circle to close our practice period.
A week-long intensive Zen retreat with Mountain Rain Zen’s guiding teachers and shuso Myosen River Shannon.
Reading and book launch with Zenshin Florence Caplow
A workshop with Zenshin Florence Caplow, in person and online.
Come help rake and spread leaves as garden mulch.
learn to make daifuku mochi
A day retreat with Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shuso Myosen River Shannon
Our annual ceremony to offer the nourishment of the dharma to the hungry ghost realm. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice.
A film offering solutions for fostering empathy and understanding through a justice-centered approach.
Come share poetry practice together--everyone welcome!
Harvest gratitude ceremony and thanksgiving potluck
Practice period opening weekend retreat with Mountain Rain Zen’s guiding teachers and shuso Myosen River Shannon.
A four-day sesshin with Mountain' Rain’s guiding teachers to open our 2025 practice period.
Everyone welcome!
Mountain Rain Zen Community
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