Events
Jukai ceremony
Jukai Ceremony (Receiving the Precepts) led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton
Speaking from the heart
An introductory workshop to mindful, non-violent communication (NVC). Facilitated by Sascha Borrée
Nature Walk: hosted by Engaged Buddhist Practice Group
The location has been changed to Pacific Spirit Park
Holiday Sangha Potluck and O-soji (Big Clean-up)
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
Full Moon Nature Walk
The Engaged Buddhist Group invites you to a full moon nature walk.
We will meet at Roberts Bank Nature Wildlife Management Area in Delta. Please RSVP so we know to wait for you! Rideshare is being organized. See event page for more details.
May Soiree
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha to celebrate our tenth anniversary at the Wall St. zendo with a light-hearted evening of music, stories, skits and poetry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Wall St. zendo. Live at the zendo, with Zoom also available, for audience and performers.
Holiday Sangha Potluck and O-soji (Big Clean-up)
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
May Soiree in June
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha to celebrate our tenth anniversary at the Wall St. zendo with a light-hearted evening of music, stories, skits and poetry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Wall St. zendo. Live at the zendo, with Zoom also available, for audience and performers.
Earth Day film showing: The Story of Plastic
Community film viewing hosted by the Engaged Buddhist Practice group. Everyone welcome.
Buddha's Birthday Celebration and Half-day retreat
Modified version as part of our regular Sunday morning Zoom Zendo practice.
May Soiree: an online evening of music, stories and poetry
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha for this light-hearted event—no talent required.
Buddha's Birthday Celebration and dharma talk
Modified version as part of our regular Sunday morning Zoom Zendo practice.
International Women's Day Special: a dramatic tribute to Mahapajapati, our first woman ancestor
Come and take part! Part of our regular Sunday practice schedule.
Reminder: Daylight Savings time begins--spring foward!
Boxing Day Brunch at Blue Mountain Zendo
Enjoy a potluck brunch with sangha friends, followed by a walk, weather permitting.
Holiday Sangha Potluck and O-soji (Big Clean-up)
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
Hungry Ghosts Ceremony (Sejiki) at ZenYU
Our annual Hungry Ghosts Ceremony falls on Halloween this year! Everyone is welcome!
Healing Ecology: a Buddhist Perspective on the Eco-crisis: guest dharma talk by David Loy
Zen teacher, writer and Mountain Rain sangha friend David Loy will give a guest dharma talk based on his recent book, Ecodharma., Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis.
Sangha Work Practice Day and Potluck Picnic
Fifth annual Blue Mountain Zendo Sangha Work Day and Potluck Picnic
May Soiree: an evening of music, stories and poetry
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha for for a light-hearted evening of music, stories and poetry, featuring offerings from the Zen Poetry Circle.
Albatross and Plastic: Earth Day film showings, poems and discussion
An Earth Day showing of Chris Jordan’s film Albatross.
Holiday Sangha Potluck and O-soji (Big Clean-up)
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
"Practicing with Calamities"--Guest dharma talk by Kyosho Valorie Beer
A guest dharma talk by a dharma friend from San Francisco Zen Center
Hungry Ghosts Ceremony (Sejiki)
Our annual Hungry Ghosts Ceremony falls on Halloween this year! Everyone is welcome!
Sangha Work Practice Day and Potluck Picnic
Fourth annual Blue Mountain Zendo Sangha Work Day and Potluck Picnic