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 […]
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.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
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.
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 […]
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.
We invite you to SCOL for a day of friendship and service to enhance our beautiful retreat center and forest environment. We will meet at 10am to work on various projects outdoor and indoor projects. At noon we will share a potluck lunch then work again for a few hours in the afternoon. You are […]
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 […]
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.
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
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.
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.
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 […]
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
This month our regular Dust Bunny Clean Cleaning will happen on June 29, in order to make room for our sangha meeting on June 22. 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 […]
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
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.
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
This month our regular Dust Bunny Clean Cleaning will happen on June 29, in order to make room for our sangha meeting on June 22. 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 […]
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
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.
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.