Week of Events
March Personal Practice Retreat
We are pleased to be able to once again host our annual one-month opportunity for personal retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling, our retreat land in Goldendale, WA. Some may sign up for the entire month and others will come for stays ranging from a weekend to three weeks. Each week of retreat will begin on a Friday from March 1 until March 29, 2024. Time periods available are for 1-week, 2-weeks, 3-weeks, 4-weeks and weekends, all beginning on a Friday.
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.
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
Engaged Buddhism Climate Change Book Study/Contemplation Group
Engaged Buddhism Climate Change Book Study/Contemplation Group
We are reading the 2022 release of "Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Resilience and Creative Power" by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone.
Morning Meditation
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 Cynthia@kcc.org 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.
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.