Vipashyana Practice Review for Bokar Mahamudra Seminar
KCC Portland Center 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland
Week of Events
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.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Hybrid EventFebruary 15, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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FeaturedHybrid EventFebruary 15, 2026 -Featured Vipashyana Practice Review for Bokar Mahamudra Seminar
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Hybrid EventFebruary 15, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – PM
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Hybrid EventFebruary 15, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. 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 presentation on the […]
Vipashyana Practice Review for Bokar Mahamudra Seminar
For those of you who have received vipashyana instructions in the Bokar Mahamudra Seminar, on this Sunday there will be a practice and review session.
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.
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.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 16, 2026 -Green Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventFebruary 16, 2026 -Morning Meditation
Green Tara Morning 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.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 17, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Virtual EventFebruary 17, 2026 -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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 18, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured February 18, 2026 -Featured Losar Celebration at SCOL
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FeaturedHybrid EventFebruary 18, 2026 -Featured Chenrezi Practice
Losar Celebration at SCOL
SCOL invites you to our Goldendale retreat center for a celebration of Losar and work party to clean the facility to prepare for the 2026 retreat season.
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.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 19, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured February 19, 2026 -Featured Thursday Silent Sit
Thursday Silent Sit
A silent sit is offered on Thursdays, from 11:00 AM to noon, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 20, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured February 20, 2026 -Featured Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, February 2026
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, February 2026
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is based on a Tara practice by Chogyur Lingpa and has been honored and acknowledged by Tai Situ Rinpoche and HH Dalai Lama as well as many other esteemed teachers and lamas. These are simple movements that anyone can learn, no experience necessary, open to all.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 21, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedVirtual EventFebruary 21, 2026 -Featured Moonbeams of Mahamudra Course
Moonbeams of Mahamudra Course
Mahamudra shamatha establishes the space in which we behold the nature of mind. This program will explore these instructions as presented in Dakpo Tashi Namgyal’s Moonbeams of Mahamudra, an early comprehensive work in this tradition.
