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We're pleased to invite you to
a special "learn about Desert Rain Zen"
introductory Zoom session 
for newcomers
with Tenney Nathanson Roshi
Sunday, August 31
3:30-5:00
please email us for the Zoom link
you can learn about our user-friendly way of working the Zen koans
and experience what it's like to bring a koan into your meditation
as an open-ended and open-hearted inquiry
we'll also focus a bit on Zen meditation "techniques"
There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation
and a chance to meet some of our online community

Sunday Sits on Zoom

Desert Rain holds  weekly sits on Zoom each Sunday from 3:30-5:00. We typically sit for one period with a koan, followed by an extended conversation where we explore the koan together. Sometimes a dharma talk precedes our conversation.

All are welcome!

If you'd like to receive the zoom link for upcoming events, or want to be added to our email list, please email either [email protected] or [email protected].)


Next Sunday Sit on Zoom: December 14, 3:30-5:00

please note that beginning November 2 Arizona will be back on Mountain time, so if you're outside Arizona you'll need to "re-sync" the time of our Sunday sits to your local time

photo: Lynda Zwinger
this page last modified
December 12, 2025
Desert Rain Zen, Tucson