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SUMMARY:Dharma\, Sangha\, Sing! 
DESCRIPTION:Bring your voice to join in with Dharma\, Sangha\, Sing!\nThis event is in-person only. \nWe will be meeting to sing a few of the favorite dharma songs sung on Sunday mornings and during retreats at SCOL\, and other dharma songs that may be new to sangha members. \nRahmana Wiest is leading the dharma sing\, accompanied on harmonium. Some songs will be led by Rahmana\, some by Dora\, and some by other sangha song leaders. \nChord charts will be included on the lyric sheets. \nYou are invited to bring your guitar\, ukulele\, mandolin\, or other stringed instruments and play along. \nIf you love singing dharma songs\, and love singing with a group\, this event is for you!\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/dharma-sangha-sing/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/dharma-sangha-sing/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community,Portland Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-04/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
UID:10009807-1781175600-1781179200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-11/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T205250Z
CREATED:20260610T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T205250Z
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SUMMARY:Karma Cleaners
DESCRIPTION:Join us after the morning practice to help clean and tidy the urban center to prepare for the 50th Anniversary Weekend. With a list of cleaning tasks\, a volunteer helps coordinate this swift and thorough dust bunny round up. Thank you for helping to keep our practice space clean!\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-8/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-8/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
UID:10009808-1781780400-1781784000@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-18/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T233421Z
CREATED:20260420T214024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T233421Z
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SUMMARY:Open House Celebrating 50 Years of KCC
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Come celebrate 50 years of peace and community at KCC.\nKagyu Changchub Chuling\, a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest’s spiritual landscape\, is proud to announce its 50th anniversary. To honor this “Golden Jubilee\,” the center will host an Open House on June 20 at its Portland location\, inviting the local community to explore the history\, heart\, and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. \nFounded in 1976 by the world-renowned Tibetan meditation master Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche\, KCC has evolved from a small group of practitioners meeting in bookstores into a thriving sanctuary for those seeking clarity and wisdom. \nFor more information on KCC’s 50th Year and the history of the center\, click here. \nActivities: \n\nGuided Tours: Explore the sacred artwork and meditation hall of KCC.\nInterest Tables: Learn about weekly meditation classes\, upcoming retreats\, and community service.\nMultimedia Exhibits: Sharing highlights of KCC’s 50-year history and the beauty of its rural retreat center.\nHospitality: Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nFamily-Friendly Fun: Interactive activities for all ages to discover the benefits of meditation.\n\n\nA Legacy of Wisdom \nThe 50th anniversary serves as a tribute to the vision of Kalu Rinpoche\, one of the first great lamas to bring the Dharma to the West. Over five decades\, KCC has been anchored by the guidance of resident lamas. \nHaving completed a 3-year retreat that is traditional in the Shangpa Kagyu tradition\, Lama Michael Conklin came to KCC in 1993 and retired in 2019. In 1994\, Eric Triebelhorn came to KCC as a recent college graduate interested in Buddhism. Deeply inspired by Lama Michael and other great lamas of this tradition\, Eric moved to India\, learned Tibetan and completed a traditional 3-year retreat in 2008. After 16 years in India working as a translator\, he returned to Portland and KCC to serve as the current Resident Lama in 2020. \n“This milestone is a bridge between our rich tradition and our future\,” says Executive Director Tim Campbell. “We are celebrating 50 years of being a refuge in Portland\, while also marking the 25th anniversary of our rural retreat center\, Ser Chö Ösel Ling (SCOL)\, in Goldendale\, Washington. Whether you are a long-time practitioner or simply curious about meditation\, our doors are open to everyone.”\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/50th-year-open-house/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/50th-year-open-house/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Newcomers to KCC,Portland Event,Retreats & Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T211313Z
CREATED:20260505T144817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T211313Z
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SUMMARY:Practice\, Celebration & Anniversary Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Reservation for the Anniversary Lunch is now closed. \nAs part of KCC’s 50th Anniversary Year\, today’s regular Sunday Shamatha session will be extended to include storytelling about the history of KCC\, setting of aspirations for the future\, and a catered lunch. \nWe look forward to celebrating five decades of practice with all of you! \nJoin for Meditation Online \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the session begins. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 798448 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \nJOIN ON ZOOM\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-5/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-5/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Community,Portland Event,Regular Practices,Retreats & Special Events,Shamatha Meditation,Special Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
UID:10009809-1782385200-1782388800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-25/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T142335Z
CREATED:20260528T222458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T142335Z
UID:10010715-1782658800-1782669600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Life and Activity of Lama Michael Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two hours of sharing and appreciation followed by a reception with refreshments and more memories.\nIn 1974\, a thirty-year-old Michael Conklin humored his elder friend\, Hugh O’Neil\, and agreed to attend a teaching by some old Tibetan Buddhist lama. That lama was Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche\, and that seemingly chance encounter deeply influenced the life of the relatively young Michael Conklin\, and perhaps\, the lives of many of you reading this. In the presence of that wizened and gentle old lama\, an unsuspecting Michael had an experience that radically altered the trajectory of his life. From that first encounter\, he knew that things would never be the same. \nMichael became part of the small but committed group of students in San Francisco who began looking for a physical space where Kalu Rinpoche’s activity might be nurtured and allowed to flourish. A first home for the dharma center was found\, and so began Kagyu Droden Kunchab\, Kalu Rinpoche’s first center in the States. Michael served as president of the board of directors from its inception until\, under the direction and inspiration of Kalu Rinpoche\, Lama Lodu organized a three-year retreat in Marcola\, Oregon. Michael entered the three-year retreat in 1986—led by Lama Tsang Tsing\, now of Eugene\, Oregon—and it concluded in 1989. \nAfter the retreat\, Lama Michael and Tara went on a pilgrimage to the Indian subcontinent\, where Lama Michael had served in the Peace Corps earlier in his life. Upon returning to San Francisco\, he worked in the corporate world for a bit—no doubt bringing a quizzical presence and some subversive energy to the culture of Chevron. Sanje Elliot\, one of the early students who met Kalu Rinpoche before his visits to North America\, had recently become president of Kagyu Changchub Chuling in Portland following the retirement of its previous teacher\, Lama Thinley Dupa. Sanje was an old friend of Lama Michael’s from the early days in San Francisco and suggested inviting him and Tara to meet the small community in Portland. \nLeaping to the unknown\, they moved to Portland\, and Lama Michael began teaching at KCC. His relaxed presence\, authenticity\, humor\, and insightfulness—all seasoned with just the right amount of healthy cynicism—created an open and welcoming space which began to fill with more and more hungry seekers. Students came; the center flourished; and Lama Michael began to impact the life trajectory of many of his own students. \nIf you are one of these individuals who was deeply moved by Lama Michael\, come and join us for a ceremony of remembrance and appreciation. The vast majority of the time will be spent listening to reflections on Lama Michael from the attendees. Please consider what you might say beforehand and keep your sharing to about a minute to allow for as many people to speak as possible. If you would like to submit something in writing\, you can use this form. \nThe responses can be viewed by all here. \nCome if you knew Lama Michael; come if you didn’t; come if you haven’t visited KCC in a while; and come if it’s your new home!\nJoin Online \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the session begins. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 798448 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \nJOIN ON ZOOM \n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/celebrating-the-life-and-activity-of-lama-michael-conklin/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/celebrating-the-life-and-activity-of-lama-michael-conklin/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Portland Event,Retreats & Special Events,Special Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
UID:10009810-1782990000-1782993600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-07-02/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214037Z
CREATED:20260611T214037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T214037Z
UID:10010721-1783531800-1783535400@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Engaged Buddhism Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There are two wings to our practice – wisdom and compassion. If we only exercise one wing\, we cannot fly. Of course\, to do this skillfully we must keep the wing of wisdom and equanimity-towards-all working simultaneously. \nFor this meeting\, we’ll take time to check in\, reflect together\, and discuss the principles and precepts of Engaged Buddhism as described here\, considering how they can inform our practice and the way we move through the world. \nQuestions? Contact Cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/engaged-buddhism-meeting-4/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/engaged-buddhism-meeting-4/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T033949Z
CREATED:20260206T031655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T033949Z
UID:10009811-1783594800-1783598400@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-07-09/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-3/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10009812-1784199600-1784203200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-16/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183631Z
CREATED:20260211T183631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183631Z
UID:10009844-1784459700-1784462400@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Karma Cleaners
DESCRIPTION:On the Fourth Sunday of each month\, join us after the morning practice to help clean and tidy the urban center. With a list of cleaning tasks\, a volunteer helps coordinate this swift and thorough dust bunny round up. Thank you for helping to keep our practice space clean!\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-07-19/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011207-1784804400-1784808000@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-23/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T154657Z
CREATED:20260609T154657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T154657Z
UID:10010717-1784973600-1784995200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Tending the Land: July Stewardship Day at SCOL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of care on the retreat land\, lodging and lunch included.\nSer Chö Ösel Ling\, KCC’s retreat land out in Goldendale\, WA\, hosts work parties several times a year to serve together for major projects and larger tasks. These are opportunities to meet in a more informal setting\, socialize\, and complete tasks needed to operate our retreat facility and a property of this size. \nThis July’s work party will focus on fire prevention and preparedness and adding a fresh coat of paint the retreat cabins. We need hearty souls\, not shy about pitching in with physical tasks\, that are open to training on and using tools such as weed whackers\, leaf blowers\, and pole saws. There are also less physical tasks appropriate for different skills and abilities. All are welcome! \nThe work will start at 10:00am on July 25\, stop for a vegetarian lunch at noon provided by SCOL\, then resume for a second work session in the afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00. As always\, lodging is free\, and you are welcome to come on Friday and stay through Sunday. Cabins are first-come-first-choice. We will not have a cook\, so plan to bring your own food other than Saturday lunch. It is a good idea to also bring work gloves\, sturdy shoes or boots\, a rain jacket\, a good H2O container\, and a sun hat. If you have your own safety glasses and ear protection\, it is recommended\, though SCOL also has these on site. \nPlease email Vicki at scol.kcc@gmail.com to RSVP by July 20. \nIf you would like to join but do not have transport\, let Vicki know in your email and she will put you in touch with other members of the KCC sangha attending who can offer a ride. Likewise\, if you plan to join and have additional spots available\, please let Vicki know. \nJoin in the fun\, company\, and a chance to enjoy our beautiful environment! \nVicki Fields\nSCOL Operations Manager\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/tending-the-land-july-stewardship-day-at-scol/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/tending-the-land-july-stewardship-day-at-scol/
LOCATION:SCOL – Retreat Center\, Goldendale\, WA\, 98620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,SCOL Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011208-1785409200-1785412800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-30/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011209-1786014000-1786017600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-06/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011210-1786618800-1786622400@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-13/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183631Z
CREATED:20260211T183631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183631Z
UID:10009845-1786878900-1786881600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Karma Cleaners
DESCRIPTION:On the Fourth Sunday of each month\, join us after the morning practice to help clean and tidy the urban center. With a list of cleaning tasks\, a volunteer helps coordinate this swift and thorough dust bunny round up. Thank you for helping to keep our practice space clean!\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-08-16/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/photos-of-korea-2VRGNEFkRns-unsplash-scaled-e1704484146974.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011211-1787223600-1787227200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-20/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011212-1787828400-1787832000@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-27/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011213-1788433200-1788436800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-03/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011214-1789038000-1789041600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-10/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011215-1789642800-1789646400@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-17/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T000937Z
CREATED:20260724T000659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T000937Z
UID:10011230-1789902000-1789905600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Art Presentation by Jef Gunn
DESCRIPTION:Join us after morning shamatha for a presentation of Jef Gunn’s artwork in the KCC community space\, where several of his pieces are currently on display. Below you’ll find Jef’s reflection on this collection along with a short bio for those who haven’t yet had the chance to meet him! \n\nI’ve been told that the Buddha once said: Nothing is as it appears. Nor is it otherwise. \nWhat makes form significant? We experience the world through our five senses. We make things. We find meaning in things\, in forms. How this happens is in some ways mysterious. It’s in the mind and in our five senses\, which are not separate. It’s also physical\, existent\, made of materials and time. And mind. Experience of life flows. \nEarth\, Wind\, Water\, Sky\, Mind. Patterns of meaning. \nThe paintings and prints presented here at KCC have been made over a couple of decades. We’ve selected artworks from my studio that attempt to represent aspects of the Buddha Dharma\, or the legends and practices of the Dharma\, in a modern idiom. Some of the patterns here I learned from our beloved Sanje Elliot\, who passed a few years ago. Others are inspired by other teachers\, like Lama Michael\, and my Sufi teacher\, Zeinob\, who directed me to Kagyu Buddhist practice and to KCC. And\, by our own meditation practices\, and by examples in existing artworks that have awakened a spirit of quiet knowing. \nOne example from which I’ve taken inspiration is the statue of Radiating Lokeshvara at the Honolulu Art Museum. The Boddhisatva Avalokiteshvara. From the front it appears male with patterns of chain-mail armor ; from the back\, it appears female with patterns of sitting buddhas. From that stone carving\, without head\, or arms\, or legs\, but repeating seated buddhas and ovals\, I’ve produced several artworks. Some are here. The practice of repetition of the six syllables and the spaciousness that flows from that practice\, is shown in the repetitions of marks in some of the paintings. With each ink imprint\, or gold leaf flame\, the six syllables are whispered. Some include the thigse\, a geometric pattern for laying out the form of a standing or sitting Buddha\, or Bodhisattva\, that I learned from Sanje. \nThe Silent Bell series were prints from a large broken piece of steel that we found under the boiler here at KCC during the remodel: the three bells at the beginning and ending of meditation. This piece of steel now supports a statue of Kuan Yin (Avalokiteshvara) under the maple tree at my home. \nAbout Jef Gunn \nJef Gunn was born in Seattle in 1955 and grew up along the West Coast from Puget Sound to southern California and Hawaii. He is for the most part self-taught\, having begun his training in drawing and painting within the California Junior College system in the early and mid 1970s. He has held two residencies in Europe\, which were deeply influential: fifteen months in Barcelona (1986-87) where he discovered the mediaeval religious icons in the Museo de Arte Catalán\, and Spanish abstract surrealists like Antoni Tàpies and Joan Miró; and seven months at the Cité Internationale des Arts\, (Paris)\, in 1988. His 2005 completion of a formal BFA program at Marylhurst University in Oregon provided a rigorous opportunity for Gunn to continue exploring the ideas and practices that inform his painting. He lives and works in Portland\, Oregon. \n“Painting is nothing less than an inquiry into the relationship between consciousness and the phenomenal world. Looking outside: painting the landscape en plein air is a spontaneous response that occurs somewhere between the sensation on the eye and perception of an object. As such\, it is a way of contemplation of light\, of mind\, of time and the passing moment. In this way\, according to Cézanne\, Claude Monet was “Only an eye\, but my God what an eye!” \nThe activity of mind is different when working in the studio\, where I am managing the means of abstracting and sublimating the original inspiration. Looking inside: the studio processes tend to be more calculated\, poeticized and layered. Sympathetic resonances develop between the spatial shapes and the textures of accident\, between the materials and the patterns of language\, and the possibility to suggest meaning. \nBoth processes are a delight to me. There is insight as well as humor and heartache in each. Both are mind revealing mind.” \nJef Gunn hosts annual painting retreats out at KCC’s Retreat Land\, Ser Chö Ösel Ling.The next one is currently scheduled for early October\, with more information to be shared soon.\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/art-presentation-by-jef-gunn/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/art-presentation-by-jef-gunn/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Portland Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183631Z
CREATED:20260211T183631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183631Z
UID:10009846-1789902900-1789905600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Karma Cleaners
DESCRIPTION:On the Fourth Sunday of each month\, join us after the morning practice to help clean and tidy the urban center. With a list of cleaning tasks\, a volunteer helps coordinate this swift and thorough dust bunny round up. Thank you for helping to keep our practice space clean!\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-09-20/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners-7/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/photos-of-korea-2VRGNEFkRns-unsplash-scaled-e1704484146974.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011216-1790247600-1790251200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-24/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011217-1790852400-1790856000@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-10-01/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T212410Z
CREATED:20260721T212332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T212410Z
UID:10011218-1791457200-1791460800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Silent Sit
DESCRIPTION:A silent sit is offered on Thursdays\, from 11:00 AM to noon\, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session\, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome. \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact cynthia@kcc.org\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-10-08/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/thursday-silent-sit-4/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Regular Practices,Weekly Schedule
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Pic-169-2.jpg
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