Khenchen Rinpoche – The Three turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma
KCC Portland Center 4936 NE Skidmore Street, PortlandWeek of Events
The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma with Khenpo Lodrö Donyö Rinpoche
ANNOUNCEMENT We are delighted to announce that Khenchen Rinpoche will be offering the precious White Tara empowerment online via Zoom, as well as in person. May the profound benefits of this offering reach countless beings, and may our rejoicing in Rinpoche's dharma activity be ceaseless. Registration for this event is full and there is […]
SCOL Work Party – June 7 2025
We invite you to SCOL for a day of friendship and service to enhance our beautiful retreat center and forest environment. We will meet at 10am to work on various projects outdoor and indoor projects. At noon we will share a potluck lunch then work again for a few hours in the afternoon. You are […]
We need you!… Important SCOL Work Party June 7, 2025!
SCOL hosts work parties several times a year to serve together for major projects and larger tasks. These are opportunities to meet in a more informal setting, socialize, and complete tasks needed to operate our retreat facility and a property of this size. This June’s work party will focus on splitting and stacking wood for […]
Khenchen Rinpoche – The Three turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma
Khenchen Rinpoche – The Three turnings of the Wheel of the Dharma
Lama Eric leads this half-day practice of Chenrezi on alternating first Sundays from 9:00am to 12:30pm, followed by a potluck lunch. All are welcome.
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
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Morning Meditation
BOOK GROUP—Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
BOOK GROUP—Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
KCC Book Group meets the 1st and 3rd 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.
Mahakala Chakdrukpa Empowerment
Mahakala Chakdrukpa Empowerment
In Vajrayana Buddhism, in addition to taking refuge in the Three Jewels of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, we go for refuge in the Three Roots of the gurus, yidams, and dharma protectors. Mahakala Chakdrukpa, the Six-Armed Wisdom Protector, is the principal dharma protector of the Shangpa Kagyu tradition and is also practiced in the […]
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.