Feb
15
to Mar 16
Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - overview and resources
A guide to our 2015 month-long Dogen Genzo-e intensive.
Events
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Mar
2
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
15
9:00 AM09:00
Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Closing Retreat
MRZC’s guiding teachers lead this day of practice.
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00
Spring Equinox Celebration
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 welcome!
Mar
23
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
23
1:30 PM13:30
Apr
5
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
12
9:00 AM09:00
Heart of Compassion Day Retreat - tonglen
A day of compassion practice. Myoshin Kate McCandless will guide the Tibetan Buddhist practice of tonglen.
Apr
13
2:00 PM14:00
May
2
to May 4
May
24
9:00 AM09:00
The Work that Reconnects
This daylong journey along the spiral of connection progresses through a structured process to support participants move from despair to empowerment.
May
31
7:00 PM19:00
May Soiree
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.
Jul
19
to Jul 26
Nov
29
to Dec 6
Feb
22
9:30 AM09:30
Nature Walk - False Creek Seawall
Join the Engaged Buddhist Practice Group on an urban nature walk!
Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00
Dogen Genzo-e Intensive - Opening Retreat
MRZC’s guiding teachers lead this day of practice on the teachings of Dogen Zenji.
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen Practice
This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.
Feb
3
7:00 PM19:00
Speak up, (W)right Away: a letter-writing gathering in care for all beings.
Let's practice right speech, by voicing our concerns regarding current social, environmental, and climate issues. ONLINE ONLY.
Feb
2
10:00 AM10:00
Nehan-e Ceremony (Buddha's final enlightenment)
Ceremony to commemorate the Buddha’s death and attainment of Nirvana
Feb
1
4:30 PM16:30
Nature Walk - Stanley Park by Evening
This walk will bring us together to enjoy one of Vancouver’s treasures.
Jan
18
9:00 AM09:00
Day retreat with Dai-i Flo Rublee
A day retreat with Dai-i Flo Rublee on Shantideva’s teachings on anger and patience.
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00
ZED talk by Michael Hare on Zen, Karate, Kiai
ZED (Zen Engaged Dharma) talks are talks by sangha members about how they take their practice into everyday life.
Dec
31
to Jan 1
New Year's Eve: Sitting and Chanting for Peace on Earth
Join us for our annual New Year's Eve event.
Dec
22
10:00 AM10:00
Solstice Sangha Potluck and O-soji (Big Clean-up)
Following morning practice at both locations, join the MRZC sangha for a potluck at Wall St. and a zendo deep cleaning.
Dec
8
10:00 AM10:00
Practice Period Closing Ceremony
A sharing circle to close our practice period, at both locations, and on Zoom.
Nov
30
to Dec 7
Rohatsu sesshin
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.
Nov
28
7:30 PM19:30
Collective Liberation
We strive to provide an inclusive space that reflects intersectional experiences. November 28th, we will explore selections from Lama Rod Owens’ The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors.
Nov
25
7:00 PM19:00
Speak up, (W)right Away: a letter-writing gathering in care for all beings.
Let's practice right speech, by voicing our concerns regarding current social, environmental, and climate issues. At Bright Stream Temple and on Zoom.
Nov
23
10:45 AM10:45
Engaged Buddhist - Nature Walk- Cancelled
Due to facilitator illness, the walk is cancelled.
Nov
10
1:00 PM13:00
Sangha Circle for Wisdom and Healing
A practice of speaking and listening from the heart--everyone welcome! Wall Street zendo and online.
Nov
9
9:00 AM09:00
We are what (and how) we eat: a day retreat
A day retreat of mindful sitting, cooking and eating with Myoshin Kate McCandless
Oct
31
7:30 PM19:30
Collective Liberation
This peer-led sitting group is created by and for racialized folks to foster mutual support and understanding for those who identify as a racialized person.
Oct
30
7:30 PM19:30
Hungry Ghosts Ceremony (Sejiki)
Our annual ceremony to offer the nourishment of the dharma to the hungry ghost realm. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice.
Oct
27
1:30 PM13:30
Zen Poetry Circle: Writing Indra's Net--Poetry of Interconnection
Come share poetry practice together - everyone welcome!
Oct
13
2:00 PM14:00
Sangha Circle for Wisdom and Healing
A practice of speaking and listening from the heart--everyone welcome!
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00
Thanksgiving Potluck and Harvest Gratitude Ceremony
Join the sangha for thanksgiving potluck and harvest gratitude ceremony after Sunday morning practice.
Oct
6
2:30 PM14:30
Priest Ordination Ceremony
Priest ordination ceremony for Roshin Carmen Mills and Onsen Colleen Kerr. Everyone welcome!
Oct
3
to Oct 6
Practice Period Opening Weekend Retreat
MRZC’s annual practice period opening intensive retreat led by guiding teachers Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless.
Oct
3
to Dec 8
Practice Period Guide
Guide to MRZC’s annual practice period with registration form and suggested reading list.
Sep
29
1:00 PM13:00
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
For Orange Shirt Day, you are invited to come to the zendo and make prayer flags of Jizo bodhisattva (protector of children).
Sep
28
9:30 AM09:30
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00
Introduction to Zen
This class is for those who are new to Soto Zen practice and those who have some experience and want to learn more.
Sep
15
12:30 PM12:30
Speak up, (W)right Away: a letter-writing gathering in care for all beings.
Let's practice right speech, by voicing our concerns regarding current social, environmental, and climate issues.
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00
A Trace of Mahapajapati: The Elements of Dharma Transmission Woman to Woman
Zenju Osho will share her personal experience of being transmitted by the renowned Zenkei Blanche Hartman, the first woman Abbess of the San Francisco Zen Center.
