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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-05/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T123000
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SUMMARY:Shamatha Meditation - Half Day + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held in person and over Zoom. \nAt KCC\, the foundation of spiritual training is Shamatha\, a basic sitting meditation that develops stable attention and provides the basis for investigating more subtle aspects of awareness. This practice is the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. \nWhile our minds are busy and distracted by a myriad of disconnected thoughts\, feelings\, and emotions\, it is not possible to deeply engage the meditation methods that could lead us to the intended result of recognizing the nature of mind. Shamatha is a direct method for learning to let the mind rest naturally\, free of our commitment to the tyranny of these distractions. \nLama Eric Triebelhorn provides detailed instructions about the practice of Shamatha on alternating first Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM\, followed by a potluck lunch. These Half-Day Sits happen in odd-numbered months: January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, and November. \nAll are welcome to attend. \nJoin for Shamatha 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. \nJOIN ON ZOOM \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\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-half-day-potluck-2/2026-09-06/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-half-day-potluck-2/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T215427Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T215427Z
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SUMMARY:Shamatha Meditation - PM
DESCRIPTION:This event is in-person and on Zoom. \nThe foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha\, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. \nAt the beginning of each session\, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given.  After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break\, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants. \n6:30pm – 7:15pm — Shamatha meditation\, with brief instruction\n7:15pm – 8:00pm — Teachings and/or question and answer session \nJoin for Shamatha 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-pm-6/2026-09-06/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-pm-6/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-07/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T080000
DTSTAMP:20250916T190306Z
CREATED:20250903T220218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T190306Z
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SUMMARY:White Tara Morning Practice
DESCRIPTION:White Tara is a beloved practice in Vajrayana Buddhism known for enhancing longevity\, removing obstacles\, aiding in the development of compassion\, and for being a pathway to wisdom. \nWhite Tara is a yidam—an embodiment of awakened mind\, an expression of nondual wisdom—that we embody to lead us to that nondual awakened mind that is our nature. \nThe practice is recited in English the first Monday of each month and led alternately by Lama Eric and Ani Tsultrim. \nTo attend the White Tara practice\, you must have\nreceived the White Tara empowerment in any tradition. \nJoin for White Tara Practice on Zoom \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 563145 \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/white-tara-morning-practice/2026-09-07/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/white-tara-morning-practice/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:White Tara Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009525-1788850800-1788853500@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-08/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
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UID:10009526-1788937200-1788939900@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-09/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214519Z
CREATED:20250920T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T214519Z
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SUMMARY:Chenrezi Practice
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezi practice is now being held in person as well as by Zoom.  \nThe practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. \nThe practice text is chanted in English and/or Tibetan on 1st Wednesday. Lama Eric leads in English on 3rd Wednesdays. The text is chanted in Tibetan on 2nd\, 4th\, and 5th Wednesdays.  All are welcome. \nJoin for Chenrezi Practice on Zoom \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. \nPlease note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 PM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. Depending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 489192 \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/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2026-09-09/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chenrezi,Regular Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009527-1789023600-1789026300@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-10/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-11/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260715T202910Z
CREATED:20260711T000040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T202910Z
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SUMMARY:Bokar Mahamudra Seminar 2026
DESCRIPTION:In-person at SCOL and over Zoom \nKyabje 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. This year\, we are pleased that Lama Sonam Dargye and Lama Kathleen will also provide support for the retreat. \nThe core of the program is establishing a commitment to a daily practice\, and this has proven very beneficial to assist many in cultivating a stable meditation practice. In the first year of the program\, there is a different shamatha technique for each day of the week\, but with a progression of resting more and more in open awareness meditation. One also engages in a brief daily contemplation on one of the four thoughts that turn the mind to dharma which hone our motivation or a loving-kindness and compassion practice called taking and sending (or tonglen) which further opens our hearts. Practitioners are further encouraged to do 100\,000 Chenrezi mantras—om mani padme hum—over the course of the year. \nIn the second year of the program\, participants begin working with vipashyana\, where one begins to investigate the nature of this mind that is resting in shamatha. This is the gateway to insight into the nature of mind. And for the third year\, one begins instruction on joining these two techniques of stable resting and insight. \nTraditionally\, the preliminary practices (ngondro) of the mahamudra tradition are also done. These meditations remove obstacles and create positive conditions that allow practitioners to engage more deeply in shamatha and vipashyana. These include refuge and prostrations\, the one hundred-syllable mantra of Vajrasattva\, mandala offering\, and guru yoga. These take about 40 minutes each day\, but for those who are not drawn to these\, this time can be spent with more shamatha or vipashyana. For those interested\, one can aspire to 5\,000 or 10\,000 of each of these practices per quarter. \nWho Should Attend\nPractitioners at all levels are welcome to join the seminar. It is an especially skillful program for people wishing to create a meaningful daily meditation practice in the mahamudra tradition. This retreat is held as a shared practice container\, and we ask that everyone who registers plan to be present for all sessions. Recordings will be available as a support for those attending live\, but not as an alternative way to participate. In addition\, we ask that those who join be willing to take on the accompanying practice commitments for one year. Participants should have already received the vow of refuge—the formal act of becoming Buddhist—or be ready to take it. The refuge vow will be offered at the seminar. \nThe Seminar\nThe day will begin with calm abiding meditation and end with the Chenrezi practice. There will be detailed instruction for all of the practices to be done over the course of the year and plenty of time for questions and discussion. With Lama Sonam and Lama Kathleen present this year\, we will have more time for special breakout groups for the various levels of practice. The daily schedule will be fairly full but will also allow for ample stretch breaks and time for rest and reflection. This retreat will be held in partial silence\, with silence maintained each morning until lunch. In addition\, several days will be held in full silence to help create a supportive atmosphere for practice. \nThe Founder and Teachers of the Program \nKyabje Bokar Rinpoche\nKyabje Bokar Rinpoche (1940-2004) was a renowned master of the Karma Kagyu lineage and the principal lineage holder of Shangpa Kagyu\, which he inherited from his root guru\, Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche. Drawing from a lifetime of study\, intensive meditation\, and many years of experience as a retreat master\, Bokar Rinpoche first offered this program in 1992. \nKhenchen Lodrö Donyö Rinpoche\nKhenchen Rinpoche was nearly inseparable from Bokar Rinpcohe for his whole life and assisted him at all of the seminars. Since the passing of Bokar Rinpoche\, Khenchen Rinpoche has assumed responsibility for the program and skillfully nurtured it. \nLama Eric met Bokar Rinpoche in 1996 when he offered the seminar in Portland. He later did retreat in India and was asked to begin sharing these teachings in 2018. Lama Eric has served as KCC’s Resident Lama since January 2020. \nLama Sonam Dargye was a dharma brother of Lama Michael\, KCC’s former Resident Lama\, and they participated in the same three-year retreat. He was one of the early westerners to participate in Bokar Rinpoche’s program and assists at our sister dharma center in Eugene\, OR. \nLama Kathleen also met Bokar Rinpoche in 1996 and practiced under the seminar’s guidance for well over a decade before her three-year retreat at SCOL under Lama Michael and Lama Tara. \nTo learn more about the history of the Mahamudra Seminar\, click here. \nBook Recommendations \nThe Torch of True Meaning by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nA classic guide to the preliminary practices (ngondro) of the mahamudra tradition which include refuge and prostrations\, Vajrasattva\, mandala offering\, and guru yoga. Paper copies of the book and a free ebook are both available. \nTurning Confusion into Clarity by Mingyur Rinpoche\nThis is a contemporary presentation on these preliminary practices which is very useful to help you understand more about the practices. It also offers many techniques that one can use to keep one’s engagement with these meditations fresh. \nOcean of Definitive Meaning by Thrangu Rinpoche\nTranscripts of Rinpoche’s teaching on the 9th Karmapa’s text of the same title. Wonderful descriptions of the preliminary and main practices of shamatha and vipashyana in here. \nOcean of Certainty by Traleg Kyabgon\nTraleg Rinpoche’s oral translation/teachings on the 9th Karmapa’s Ocean of Definitive Meaning. Very helpful for the shamatha and vipashyana teachings of the seminar. \n\nRetreat Schedule \nThe retreat opens on Friday\, Sept 11\, with dinner and an evening session and ends on Saturday\, Sept 19\, with a closing session and breakfast in the morning. Lodging and meals are included for those attending in person. For retreat days\, the schedule will be as follows: \n6:30 – 7:30 am Group meditation\n7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast break\n9:00 – 10:30 am Teaching and meditation\n10:30 – 11:00 am Tea break\n11:00 – 12:00 pm Self-guided practice\n12:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch break \n\n2:30 – 4:00 pm Meditation and discussion\n4:00 – 4:30 pm Tea break\n4:30 – 5:30 pm Teaching and meditation\n5:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner break\n7:00 – 7:45 pm Chenrezi practice\n\n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER – IN PERSON \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER – ZOOM\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/bokar-mahamudra-seminar-2026/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/bokar-mahamudra-seminar-2026/
LOCATION:SCOL – Retreat Center\, Goldendale\, WA\, 98620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bokar Mahamudra Program,Regular Practices,Retreats & Special Events,SCOL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-12/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T222406Z
CREATED:20260515T222406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T222406Z
UID:10007338-1789290000-1789297200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Children's Program
DESCRIPTION:Please note: The schedule for the Children’s Program has been adjusted through September. Please check the KCC calendar for upcoming dates. \nThe KCC Children’s Program is an opportunity to introduce children to Buddhist values within a supportive\, sincere dharma community using simple dharma activities\, storytelling\, open discussion\, songs\, art projects and activities\, including play\, to promote kindness and compassion. Our goal is to provide a fun\, meaningful experience for all. \nSunday Morning Children’s Program \nOn the second and fourth Sundays of each month\, from 9:00 to 11:00 am\, we offer the Sunday Morning Children’s Program. This program normally starts in September and runs through the second Sunday in June. In July and August we meet once a month on the fourth Sunday. We require that at least one parent or guardian be present at KCC when their child attends. \nThe age range we currently serve is 6 to 12; however\, we do allow slightly younger and older children on a case by case basis as appropriate. Please feel free to discuss this with the program coordinator\, Laurie Simpson\, if needed. Email contact here. \nWhile there is no fee for the program\, dana (offerings) are accepted and go towards helping us continue providing programs such as these. In order to support the program on Sundays we ask that parents agree to be available to assist the teacher if needed – this is a shared role and can be filled by parents or other adults who wish to participate in this way. During the regular school year please note that we request you consider committing to bringing your child both Sundays each month throughout this time frame\, but this is not required. \nAlso please be aware that\, to attend this program\, your child needs to be able to manage their speech and physical activity cooperatively in a small group to help maintain a peaceful children’s sangha. If this is a concern we ask that you attend with your child until they are comfortable with the group. Ultimately we want to be as inclusive as possible\, but must also work to create a safe and welcoming environment for all attending.\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/childrens-program-2-3-2-2/2026-09-13/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/childrens-program-2-3-2-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Portland Event,Retreats & Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Childrens-Program.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214901Z
CREATED:20260611T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T214901Z
UID:10010796-1789290000-1789297200@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Shamatha Meditation - AM
DESCRIPTION:This event is in-person and on Zoom. \nThe foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha\, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. \nAt the beginning of each session\, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break\, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants. \n9:00am – 10:00am — Shamatha meditation\, with brief instruction\n10:15am – 11:00am — Teachings and/or question and answer session \nJoin for Shamatha 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-9/2026-09-13/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-9/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Newcomers to KCC,Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Shamata-AM-500x500-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260703T002638Z
CREATED:20260610T205504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T002638Z
UID:10011173-1789298100-1789302600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Newcomers Session
DESCRIPTION:Held in-person at KCC’s Portland Center and on Zoom. \nIn this session\, we’ll give you information about: \n\nThe history\, lineage\, and teachers of KCC;\nThe practice and study opportunities offered by KCC;\nFundamental principles of Buddhism;\nBasic sitting meditation practice\, including a short\, guided session; and\nHow to participate at KCC.\n\nThe session is intended for individuals who are either unfamiliar with Buddhist practice or are new to KCC. All are welcome and invited to attend. \nAdditionally\, persons new to KCC are welcome to attend any drop-in meditation or special event; attending the Newcomers Session is not required. \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\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/newcomers-session/2026-09-13/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/newcomers-session/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Newcomers to KCC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Buddha-statue-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T215427Z
CREATED:20260611T215427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T215427Z
UID:10010837-1789324200-1789329600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Shamatha Meditation - PM
DESCRIPTION:This event is in-person and on Zoom. \nThe foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha\, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. \nAt the beginning of each session\, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given.  After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break\, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants. \n6:30pm – 7:15pm — Shamatha meditation\, with brief instruction\n7:15pm – 8:00pm — Teachings and/or question and answer session \nJoin for Shamatha 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-pm-6/2026-09-13/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-pm-6/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/buddha-1-scaled-e1699855655531.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009530-1789369200-1789371900@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-14/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T080000
DTSTAMP:20250916T190215Z
CREATED:20250916T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T190215Z
UID:10008955-1789369200-1789372800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Green Tara Morning Practice
DESCRIPTION:The practice of Green Tara belongs to the Vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas. \nThe practice text is chanted in English on the second and fourth Monday of the month\, and in Tibetan on the third and fifth Monday of the month. \nThe practice is led alternately by Lama Eric and Ani Tsultrim. \nYou do not need to have received the Green Tara empowerment to attend. \nJoin for Green Tara Practice on Zoom \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 563145 \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/green-tara-morning-practice-2-2/2026-09-14/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/green-tara-morning-practice-2-2/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Green Tara Practice,Regular Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Green-Tara-Event.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009531-1789455600-1789458300@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-15/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T143000
DTSTAMP:20240412T171719Z
CREATED:20240412T171718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T171719Z
UID:10007214-1789479000-1789482600@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Death and Dying Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The Death and Dying Study Group chooses material to work with before gathering to discuss. On 1st Tuesdays we continue working through a book. On 3rd Tuesdays our focus is on films\, articles and poems available online or are easily sent out to the study group as a PDF. We have a common interest to learn more about death and dying by reading or viewing\, discussing\, and hearing each other. \n1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month – 1:30pm to 2:30pm. \nParticipation in the study group is open to all\, but the Zoom meetings are done by password-protected invitation email. Anyone who is interested should contact Catherine Harris at catahar@peak.org or Jan Glenn at janbglenn@yahoo.com. \nFor our web archive of items of interest\, e.g. Lama Eric’s booklet for July 2020 class ’Skillfully Traversing the Bardos’\, calligraphy by Jan Glenn\, list of books\, compilations of poems\, jokes and cartoons\, as well as our meeting structure and links to legal documents\, etc.\, click HERE.\n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/death-and-dying-study-group-3-2-2-2/2026-09-15/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/death-and-dying-study-group-3-2-2-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Death & Dying Study Group,Regular Practices,Study Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Maier":MAILTO:mmjmaier@comcast.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009532-1789542000-1789544700@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-16/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214519Z
CREATED:20250920T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T214519Z
UID:10010773-1789585200-1789588800@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Chenrezi Practice
DESCRIPTION:Chenrezi practice is now being held in person as well as by Zoom.  \nThe practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. \nThe practice text is chanted in English and/or Tibetan on 1st Wednesday. Lama Eric leads in English on 3rd Wednesdays. The text is chanted in Tibetan on 2nd\, 4th\, and 5th Wednesdays.  All are welcome. \nJoin for Chenrezi Practice on Zoom \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. \nPlease note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 PM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. Depending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 489192 \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/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2026-09-16/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:KCC Portland Center\, 4936 NE Skidmore Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chenrezi,Regular Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/chenrezig.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009533-1789628400-1789631100@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-17/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009534-1789714800-1789717500@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-18/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T074500
DTSTAMP:20260102T094532Z
CREATED:20260102T094237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T094532Z
UID:10009535-1789801200-1789803900@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner. \nCurrent Meditation Leaders: \nMondays – Judatha Kline\nTuesdays – Pamela Church\nWednesdays – Bonnie Mclean\nThursdays – Debra Wöhrmann\nFridays – Cynthia Irvine\nSaturdays – Erik Fromme \nJoin the Morning Meditation Session \nClick the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early\, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. \nDepending on your Zoom settings\, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event. \nPasscode: 072668 \nIf you experience any issues accessing the session\, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org. \n  \n\nJOIN ON ZOOM\n \n\nVIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-19/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation,Weekday AM Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/singing-bowl-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260715T214901Z
CREATED:20260611T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T214901Z
UID:10010797-1789894800-1789902000@kcc.org
SUMMARY:Shamatha Meditation - AM
DESCRIPTION:This event is in-person and on Zoom. \nThe foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha\, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. \nAt the beginning of each session\, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break\, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants. \n9:00am – 10:00am — Shamatha meditation\, with brief instruction\n10:15am – 11:00am — Teachings and/or question and answer session \nJoin for Shamatha 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-9/2026-09-20/
URL:https://kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-9/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Newcomers to KCC,Regular Practices,Shamatha Meditation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kcc.org/wp-content/uploads/Shamata-AM-500x500-1.jpg
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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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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
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