Week of Events
North American Mahamudra Seminar at SCOL
Registration is open for this year's North American Mahamudra Seminar at SCOL, Sept 7 to 15.
Leadership Retreat at SCOL
The Board of Directors, Resident Lama, Managing Director, Service Group Coordinators, Program Council, and SCOL staff gather together at our retreat land for our annual Leadership Retreat.
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.
*CANCELLED* KCC Board Meeting
*CANCELLED* 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.
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.
Zoom Meeting About KCC’s Pilgrimage in India
Zoom Meeting About KCC’s Pilgrimage in India
The formal enthronement for Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche will be held this November 22nd at Bokar Monastery in India. There will be a few days of celebratory events at the monastery after the 22nd (not before, per the initial plan). All are welcome to join for the auspicious occasion. Lama Eric will attend and will lead a brief pilgrimage afterwards […]
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 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.