Dharma Gate Calendar

Dharma Gate 2025 Road Map:

Subject to change (impermanence surrounds us). There will be more classes, events and opportunities to come and will be announced when ready. 

January:

  • New Years Service: Jan 5th, 1o am

 

February:

  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Dana Paramita): Sun Feb 9th, 11:15 am
  • Intro to Meditation: Sat Feb 22nd, 12:30 -2:00 pm

 

March:

  • Sangha-puja (Sangha Day): Sun Mar 2nd, 10:00 am
  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Sila Paramita): Sun Mar 9th, 11:15 am
  • Mini-retreat: Friday Mar 14th, 7:00-10:00 pm
  • Clergy / Dharma Student Retreat: Mar 14th - 15th
  • Preceptor Class: Mar 22nd 12:30 -1:30 (Zoom)

 

April:

  • Vesaka-puja (Buddha's Birthday): Sun Apr 6th, 10:00 am
  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Ksanti Paramita): Sun Apr 13th, 11:15 am
  • Special presentation - The Monastic Experience: Sat April 19th 12:30-2:30

 

May:

  • Mini-retreat: Friday May 9th, 7:00-10:00 pm
  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Virya Paramita): Sun May 4th, 11:15 am
  • Intro to Meditation: Sat May 17th, 12:30 -2:00 pm

 

June:

  • Intro to Zen Terms / Concepts: Sat June 8th 12:30-2:00
  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Dhyana Paramita): Sun June 8th, 11:15 am
  • Outdoor all Sangha Day Retreat: either June 21st or 28th (weather depending) time/location TBD

 

July:

  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject Prajna Paramita): Sun July 13th, 11:15 am
  • Mini-retreat: Friday July 18th, 7:00-10:00 pm
  • Intro to Meditation: Sat July 26th, 12:30 -2:00 pm

 

August:

  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject 8Fold/Prajna): Sun Aug 10th, 11:15 am
  • Homonji Taikai: Sat Aug 23rd, 9:00am -3:00pm

 

September:

  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject 8Fold/Sila): Sun Aug 10th, 11:15 am
  • Intro to Meditation: Sat Sep 27th, 12:30 -2:00 pm

 

October:

  • Obon Dinner: Fri Oct 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Obon Dharma Donuts Walk: Sat Oct 4th 10:30am (Nature Center)
  • Obon Service: Sun Oct 5th, 10:00 am
  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject 8Fold/Samadhi): Sun Oct 12th, 11:15 am
  • Mini-retreat: Fri Oct 17th, 7:00-10:00 pm
  • Clergy / Dharma Student Retreat: Oct 17th - 18th

 

November:

  • Dharma Discussion Group (Subject 4 truths): Sun Nov 9th, 11:15 am
  • Mini-retreat: Fri Nov 14th, 7:00-10:00 pm

 

December:

  • Awakening Service: Friday Dec 5th 7:00 - 10:00pm
  • Homonji Shinsakai: Sat Dec 13th 9:00am-3:00pm