Sangha Meeting Spring 2026
KCC Portland Center 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland
Week of Events
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Hybrid EventMarch 22, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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Featured March 22, 2026 -Featured Children’s Program
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FeaturedHybrid EventMarch 22, 2026 -Featured Sangha Meeting Spring 2026
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Hybrid EventMarch 22, 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 […]
Children’s Program
On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, we offer the Sunday Morning Children’s Program. This program normally starts in September and runs through the second Sunday in June. In July and August we meet once a month on the fourth Sunday. We require that at least one parent or guardian be present at KCC when their child attends.
Sangha Meeting Spring 2026
Do you have questions about KCC, about leadership, governance, programming, or finances? The sangha meeting is a time to gather with questions and comments from the sangha to members to the board, leadership, key volunteers, and Lama Eric.
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 23, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 23, 2026 -Green Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventMarch 23, 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 24, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 25, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedHybrid EventMarch 25, 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 26, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 26, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured March 26, 2026 -Featured Thursday Silent Sit
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Featured March 26, 2026 -Featured Living the Wisdom of Lojong: A Course in Applied Mind Training
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.
Living the Wisdom of Lojong: A Course in Applied Mind Training
This group offers an opportunity to explore the classic Buddhist teachings known as Lojong, or “mind training.” In this new cycle, we’ll place special emphasis on practice and integration. Together, we’ll reflect, discuss, and apply these aphorisms, bringing their wisdom into the challenges and opportunities of modern life.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Virtual EventMarch 28, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured March 28, 2026 -Featured Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, March 2026
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, March 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.
