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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.

The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma with Khenpo Lodrö Donyö Rinpoche

The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma outline three approaches to the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni with increasing subtlety and profundity. In the lineages of Vajrayana Buddhism that flourished […]

Friday, May 30, 2025 - Monday, Jun 2, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sallie Jiko Tisdale – On Death & Dying

This interactive workshop, led by Sallie Jiko Tisdale, explores our hopes, fears, and ideas about death and dying. Topics covered include what a ‘good death’ means, common experiences in the […]

Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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POETRY PLAY & PRACTICE: The Magic of Spring and New Growth

Join us to delight in the magic of words, story, community, light, and new growth. Mid-May is a magical time to linger on the retreat land outside of Goldendale, Washington. […]

Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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NEWS & COMMUNITY

The latest updates from the KCC community.

Director’s Assistant Position Available – Work for KCC!

KCC is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as an Assistant to the Managing Director. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the activities of both our Portland center and rural retreat center (SCOL).

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Lama Eric Speaks at the Oregon House of Representatives Opening Ceremony

KCC sangha member and Oregon House Representative for the 45th district, Thuy Tran, invited Lama Eric to speak to the Oregon House of Representatives, at their Opening Ceremony on April […]

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Training With Words

“Anything Can Happen” by the Irish poet Seamus Heaney writes of the second Thought that Turns the Mind: Impermanence. Although we can assume the ground below us and the oceans […]

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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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