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.

KCC Family Retreat at SCOL

Families take note! You are invited to join other families for a weekend of fun at KCC’s retreat land, Ser Chö Ösel Ling, near Goldendale, WA. Who may attend? Families of any configuration, especially those with children through high school age.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Dharma, Sangha, Sing! 

If you love singing Dharma songs, and love singing with a group, this Dharma Sangha Sing is for you!

Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Vajrasattva, Green Tara, and Chenrezi Empowerments with Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing

We are pleased to announce that Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing will be bestowing the three initiations that are most essential to KCC’s programming: Vajrasattva, Green Tara, and Chenrezi.

Friday, Jul 10, 2026 - Sunday, Jul 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 12:00 pm

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NEWS & COMMUNITY

The latest updates from the KCC community.

Passing of Lama Michael Conklin

On behalf of Lama Michael’s family: his wife, Tara Sullivan, Elizabeth, and Seamus; Kagyu Changchub Chuling; and Dekeling, we would like to let you know that Lama Michael died peacefully in the early hours of the beautiful spring morning of Thursday, April 30th, at his residence in Washington. To all who have held him in prayer and practice in his life and in the last few days, thank you. 

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May Climate Corner

Climate Corner offers a suggestion each month for small changes we may choose to make for the sake of the earth and its inhabitants. 

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Prayers That Shape Our Practice

At KCC, we begin and end every practice session with a set of short, powerful prayers. In this video, Lama Eric explains how these recitations of Refuge, Bodhicitta, the Four Immeasurables, and the Dedication Prayer, give shape, purpose, and direction to our meditation.

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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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