Chenrezi Practice – Half-Day + Potluck Lunch
Chenrezi Practice – Half-Day + Potluck Lunch
Lama Eric leads this half-day practice of Chenrezi on alternating first Sundays from 9:00am to 12:30pm, followed by a potluck lunch. All are welcome.
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Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At 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.
1 event,
4 events,
BOOK GROUP—Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path
BOOK GROUP—Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path
KCC Book Group meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th 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.
Death and Dying Study Group
Death and Dying Study Group
Participation 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 the organizer.
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
2 events,
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
1 event,
2 events,
December Personal Practice Weekend or Week
Quarterly throughout the year, KCC offers the opportunity for Personal Practice Retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling, its rural retreat center in Goldendale, Washington. During the personal retreat time, all retreatants keep the same schedule and practice on their own in their rooms or in one of the meditation halls. Everyone gathers for meals and […]
2 events,
5 events,
Children’s Program
Children’s Program
On 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.
Newcomers Session
Newcomers Session
All are welcome to attend this session to learn more about KCC and the programs offered here. This event has moved from Thursday evening to the Second Sunday of each month following the morning meditation and discussion.
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
At 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.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At 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.
2 events,
3 events,
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
3 events,
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
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Bodhisattva Night 2024
Bodhisattva Night 2024
KCC's annual tradition returns with a family-friendly celebration of bodhisattvas from all traditions. This potluck of sweet and savory finger food will be held in the shrine room, where community members are invited to share stories, songs, dances, and other creative expressions to tell the tales of great beings from all walks of life. Share […]
4 events,
Sangha Meeting
Sangha Meeting
The KCC Sangha Meeting is open to all to ask questions, listen to others, offer suggestions, etc.
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
At 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.
KCC Board Meeting
KCC Board Meeting
he KCC Board of Directors meets on the third Sunday of every month. Sangha members are welcome to attend.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At 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.
1 event,
4 events,
BOOK GROUP—Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path
BOOK GROUP—Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path
KCC Book Group meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th 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.
Death and Dying Study Group
Death and Dying Study Group
Participation 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 the organizer.
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
2 events,
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
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Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara Saturday, December 21st, 3:00 pm - 5:00 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 […]
4 events,
Children’s Program
Children’s Program
On 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.
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
At 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.
Karma Cleaners
Karma Cleaners
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!
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At 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.
1 event,
2 events,
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
2 events,
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
At 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.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At 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.
1 event,
3 events,
New Years Retreat & Refuge Ceremony 2024-25
Dec 31st & Jan 1st 9 AM - 3 PM On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, we will continue with our long-standing tradition of hosting two days of practice and aspiration prayers to purposefully conclude one year and intentionally move into the next. Using the turning of the calendar to reflect on our […]
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
3 events,
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
