Week of Events
Sati Sangha & Pine Street Sangha outside group at SCOL
This retreat is not open to KCC & Individual Retreats will not be possible during this time period.
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
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
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.
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.
Summer Solstice Poetry Night
Summer Solstice Poetry Night
Debra Elisa Wöhrmann and the Community Life Service Group invites one and all to join us at the Portland Center to celebrate the Summer Solstice with an evening of poetry. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of language, the art and magic of words. Bring poetry to read, your own and your favorites, or come […]