Week of Events
Embracing the Vajra World: Opening the Heart through Chenrezi and the Six Syllable Mantra
In Vajrayana Buddhism—which includes the Mahayana—wisdom and compassion are both the ultimate fruition of our practice and the means to accomplishing it. In this retreat we will explore tapping into our inherent wisdom and compassion using teachings and techniques from both the sutric and tantric perspectives. For the sutra approach we will explore ways to […]
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
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.
Morning Meditation
Equanimity & Inclusion Group
Equanimity & Inclusion Group
This group meets monthly to explore becoming Allies for full inclusion of all beings without exception.