Week of Events
Ease, Simplicity and Accepting the Light: A Poetry Play Writing Weekend
Poetry has the power to nourish, mend, and rehabilitate. This generative Poetry Play weekend will invite participants to further develop love and compassion for self and others through the reading and writing of poetry. In response to prompts, we will create and share–though no one will ever be required to speak or read. In this […]
Special Mahamudra/Yidam Seminar in India with Optional Pilgrimage
This year's Bokar International Mahamudra Seminar will be held at Mirik, India.
Discovering Inner Peace: A fresh look at Shamatha in the Mahamudra Tradition
Lama Sonam Dhargye from KDC in Eugene, will be leading a retreat on Shamatha in the Mahamudra Tradition at Ser Chö Ösel Ling Retreat Center near Goldendale, WA in person and via Zoom from November 16-19, 2023 Shamatha means to abide in peace. It is taught to be the gateway to true happiness and freedom. […]
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.
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 – 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
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
Essence of Buddhism Study Group (Zoom only)
Essence of Buddhism Study Group (Zoom only)
Beginning August 10, Lama Eric Triebelhorn will lead a study group on The Essence of Buddhism by Traleg Kyabgon. This book discusses many of the foundational aspects of Buddhism. The study group will include brief presentations of the material, small group conversations, and sharing in the larger group.
DATE CHANGED: Newcomers Session
DATE CHANGED: Newcomers Session
Newcomers Night will now occur every Second Sunday at 11:15 AM following the morning Shamatha practice and discussion period. New folks are welcome to come to the morning practice beginning at 9:00 AM, or just to the Newcomers session.
Morning Meditation
Equanimity & Inclusion Group
Equanimity & Inclusion Group
This group meets monthly to explore becoming Allies for full inclusion of all beings without exception.
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
We come together to share our hearts' joy with simple movements based on Tara’s practices. No experience is necessary, all are welcome, and there is no commitment to undertake. Come share and enjoy your presence through this embodied practice and praise of the Noble Tara.