Nehan-e Ceremony (Buddha's final enlightenment)
Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana
Soto Zen Practice in Vancouver, BC
Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana
A ceremony of receiving the bodhisattva precepts.
Many Communities - One Sangha
Our annual NYE event - sitting and chanting for peace on Earth. In-person and online.
Let’s give the zendo a deep clean!
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.
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.
Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana
Following morning practice at both locations, join the MRZC sangha for a potluck at Wall St. and a zendo deep cleaning.
Members and newcomers are welcome—come and get acquainted or re-acquainted, hear what has been accomplished in 2023/4 and what is being planned for next term.
A special ceremony to celebrate the lay entrustment of Jikai Vicki Turay. Everyone welcome.
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha to celebrate our 12th anniversary at the Wall St. zendo !
Part of our monthly half-day retreat.
Jukai Ceremony (Receiving the Precepts) led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton
An introductory workshop to mindful, non-violent communication (NVC). Facilitated by Sascha Borrée
The location has been changed to Pacific Spirit Park
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
A sharing circle to close our practice period.
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.
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.
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule.
Join with sangha in a potluck followed by deep zendo cleaning.
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.
Part of our regular Sunday morning practice schedule.
Community film viewing hosted by the Engaged Buddhist Practice group. Everyone welcome.
Modified version as part of our regular Sunday morning Zoom Zendo practice.
Please join the Mountain Rain sangha for this light-hearted event—no talent required.
Modified version as part of our regular Sunday morning Zoom Zendo practice.
Come and take part! Part of our regular Sunday practice schedule.
Reminder: Daylight Savings time begins--spring foward!
Enjoy a potluck brunch with sangha friends, followed by a walk, weather permitting.
Mountain Rain Zen Community
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