Week of 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.
Karma Cleaners’ Dust Bunny Round Up
Karma Cleaners’ Dust Bunny Round Up
After practice at KCC, join fellow sangha members clean and tidy the Portland center from the meditation hall to the basement.
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.
Morning Meditation
Author Ann Cason and her book Circles of Care
Author Ann Cason and her book Circles of Care
Join the Needs & Care Group for an interview and conversation with Ann Cason on Monday, July 25 from 1 to 2pm on Zoom. Her book Circles of Care demonstrates, in clear, gentle prose, myriad opportunities for practice in caregiving.
Morning Meditation
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.
Morning Meditation
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.
Morning Meditation
Mind Training Study Group (Zoom only)
Mind Training Study Group (Zoom only)
The Mind Training study group approaches the Tibetan Buddhist mind training teachings through the method of the Three Wisdoms of Gampopa: study, contemplation, and meditation.
Morning Meditation
Sattva Social Club Presents: Dancing the 21 Praises
Sattva Social Club Presents: Dancing the 21 Praises
NOTE: CHANGE IN VENUE. No experience necessary, these are simple to learn movements to help open our heart/mind with joy!