Mandala Offering Practice Review Session
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, March 15, 2026
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Hybrid EventMarch 15, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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FeaturedHybrid EventMarch 15, 2026 -Featured Mandala Offering Practice Review Session
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Hybrid EventMarch 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 teaching or question-and-answer […]
Mandala Offering Practice Review Session
Those who started the Bokar Mahamudra Seminar in September are due to begin mandala practice at the beginning of April. Even if you’re not in the program but are interested in the practice, you’re welcome to attend.
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, March 16, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 16, 2026 -Green Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventMarch 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, March 17, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 17, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Virtual EventMarch 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, March 18, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 18, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedHybrid EventMarch 18, 2026 -Featured 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.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 19, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured March 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, March 20, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 21, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedVirtual EventMarch 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.
