Strategic Planning – Sangha Engagement (Portland Center)
KCC Portland Center 4936 NE Skidmore Street, PortlandWeek of Events
KCC’s Month of Personal Retreat
KCC's month of personal retreat begins March 3, 2023.
Personal retreat is an excellent way to deepen one’s practice in the support of other community members. During this month, people can sign up for stays ranging from a weekend up to the whole month. Everyone will keep the same practice schedule but will practice on their own.
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.
Strategic Planning – Sangha Engagement (Portland Center)
Strategic Planning – Sangha Engagement (Portland Center)
In support of KCC's strategic planning efforts, this is one of two sangha engagement sessions scheduled for February 2023.
KCC Board Meeting
KCC Board Meeting
The 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.
Morning Meditation
ON HOLD Conversations Unlimited – 3rd Monday
ON HOLD Conversations Unlimited – 3rd Monday
NOTE: This group is currently on hold while looking for a new day and time. If you would like to participate, please contact Kay Hartsock at beginandcontinue@gmail.com.
Engaged Buddhism Climate Change Book Study/Contemplation
Engaged Buddhism Climate Change Book Study/Contemplation
We are reading Gary Snyder's "The Practice of the Wild."
Morning Meditation
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.
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.