ANNOUNCEMENT We are delighted to announce that Khenchen Rinpoche will be offering the precious White Tara empowerment online via Zoom, as well as in person. May the profound benefits of this offering reach countless beings, and may our rejoicing in Rinpoche's dharma activity be ceaseless. Registration for this event is full and there is […]
In Vajrayana Buddhism, in addition to taking refuge in the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, we go for refuge in the Three Roots of the gurus, yidams, and dharma protectors. Mahakala Chakdrukpa, the Six-Armed Wisdom Protector, is the principal dharma protector of the Shangpa Kagyu tradition and is also practiced in the […]
SCOL 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. This June’s work party will focus on splitting and stacking wood for […]
KCC Book Group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at KCC Portland Center (No Zoom)
Everyone is welcome
Interested? Contact if you have questions.
Debra Elisa Wöhrmann and the Community Life Service Group invites one and all to join us at the Portland Center to celebrate the Summer Solstice with an evening of poetry. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of language, the art and magic of words. Bring poetry to read, your own and your favorites, or come […]
We are pleased to be able to once again host a 1-week personal practice retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling, our retreat land in Goldendale, WA. Some may sign up for the entire week and others will come for a weekend. The week or weekend of retreat will begin on a Friday, June 27. During […]
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara Saturday, June 28th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]
Do you have questions about KCC, about leadership, governance, programming, finances? The sangha meeting is a time to gather with questions and comments from the sangha to members to the board, leadership, key volunteers, and Lama Eric. Please join us after our regular shamatha practice.