Join Us for Meditation and Retreat

We are a Portland-based meditation community committed to supporting each other in life and on the path of awakening.

Today at KCC

Welcome to Kagyu Changchub Chuling, a center for Buddhist meditation in the Tibetan tradition.
Join us for any of our regularly-scheduled meditation practices; we have options to suit meditators at all levels.

Upcoming Events

Register for retreats, classes, and events to deepen your meditation practice and understanding of the Dharma.

Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, Winter 2026

The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is based on a Tara practice by Chogyur Lingpa and has been honored and acknowledged by Tai Situ Rinpoche and HH Dalai Lama as well as many other esteemed teachers and lamas. These are simple movements that anyone can learn, no experience necessary, open to all.

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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Engaged Buddhism Meeting

Bring your dharma practice off the cushion with equanimity… Come to a meeting of those interested in “Engaged Buddhism!” Right after Karma Cleaners and our regular scheduling.

Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Personal Practice Retreat

We are pleased to be able to once again host our annual one-month opportunity for personal retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling, our retreat land in Goldendale, WA. Some may sign up for the entire month and others will come for stays ranging from a weekend to three weeks.

Friday, Feb 20, 2026 - Friday, Mar 20, 2026
2:00 pm - 10:00 am

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The Essence of Meditation: Letting Go Into Being

Never done a meditation retreat before? Feel like you need a sanity break? Need some inspiration for your meditation? This weekend retreat—from Friday evening till Monday lunch—can serve any of these purposes and more.

Friday, Apr 10, 2026 - Monday, Apr 13, 2026
5:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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NEWS & COMMUNITY

The latest updates from the KCC community.

Volunteer appreciation for Peter Wood

Sangha member Peter Wood’s life illustrates how a spiritual path can unfold through personal interest, open minded curiosity, travel, independent study, commitment, and service to the greater good.

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Welcome to our January Climate Corner!

A joyous new year to all! Climate Corner offers a suggestion the first week of each month for a small change we can make for our earth and all beings. As the new year dawns, we look back at the suggestions from Climate Corner, 2025. 

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New Year’s and the Same Damn Thing

“What do you offer up at the new year after 40 years of practice?” I asked Bill Spangle, who was leaning against the wall on KCC’s back porch in the New Year’s Eve sunshine, while Lama Eric built the fire to burn our old habits. “The same damn thing.”

On New Year’s Day, we lit candles of dharmic aspirations for 2026 and beyond. Then in the late morning of the first day of the new year, sixteen people took refuge and entered the Buddhist path.

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New to KCC?

KCC’s regular meditations are open to all members of the public, and in most cases the teacher will offer basic instructions before meditation.

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