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.

Buddha Nature: Our Original Purity

Join us for a weekend of teachings by Drupon Khenpo Lodrö Namgyal on buddha nature. These teachings tell us that the nature of the mind of all beings is exactly the same as the nature of mind that Buddha Shakyamuni discovered some 2,600 years ago.

Friday, Aug 21, 2026 - Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

MORE INFO

The Essence of Mind Training: Radical Openheartedness as Transformation, Concluding with the Bodhisattva Vow

Join us for a weekend of teachings by Drupon Khenpo Lodrö Namgyal on mind training, concluding with the Bodhisattva Vow. Mind Training is considered the very essence of Mahayana Buddhism.

Friday, Aug 28, 2026 - Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

MORE INFO

Bokar Mahamudra Seminar 2026

Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche began this program for the benefit of modern practitioners who have busy lives but also wish to travel the path to awakening. The curriculum progresses through instruction on shamatha in year one, vipashyana in year two, and the union of these two in year three.

Friday, Sep 11, 2026 - Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 am

MORE INFO

NEWS & COMMUNITY

The latest updates from the KCC community.

Heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to KCC’s 50th Anniversary Weekend! 

From volunteers and longtime members to first‑time visitors, your support and presence helped create a warm, welcoming celebration of our shared path.

READ MORE

Volunteer Appreciation for Robin

Robin was the tea and shine tender for First Sunday’s half-day sit for several years at KCC. (every other first Sunday is Chenrezi practice and instruction). Robin says: “If you’re thinking about volunteering at KCC you’ll enjoy it and it will bring you closer to the community!”

READ MORE

June Climate Corner

This month’s Climate Corner asks us to join others taking action on climate change. Organizations like the Sierra Club,  the Climate Reality Project and Climate Action Now are mobilizing community for the future of life on earth.  

READ MORE

View All News Stories

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.

Learn More