Milarepa Guru Yoga and Feast Honoring Kalu Rinpoche and Bokar Rinpoche
KCC Portland Center 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland
Week of Events
Vipashyana: Exploring the Nature of Being
Vipashyana practice is an analytical approach to meditation, but not in an ordinarily intellectual sense. As Traleg Rinpoche says, these investigations are “designed to cut through to the very heart of things—to pave the way for a direct insight into the very nature of ultimate reality itself…"
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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FeaturedHybrid EventMay 3, 2026 -Featured Milarepa Guru Yoga and Feast Honoring Kalu Rinpoche and Bokar Rinpoche
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Hybrid EventMay 3, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
This event will be held in person and over Zoom. At KCC, the foundation of spiritual training is Shamatha, a basic sitting meditation that develops stable attention and provides the basis for investigating more subtle aspects of awareness. This practice is the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. While our minds are busy and […]
Milarepa Guru Yoga and Feast Honoring Kalu Rinpoche and Bokar Rinpoche
In KCC’s 50th anniversary year, we will honor our connection to both the dharma center’s founder, Kalu Rinpoche, and his successor, Bokar Rinpoche, by practicing Milarepa’s Guru Yoga and Feast in their honor.
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, May 4, 2026
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Virtual EventMay 4, 2026 -White Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventMay 4, 2026 -Morning Meditation
White Tara Morning Practice
White Tara is a beloved practice in Vajrayana Buddhism known for enhancing longevity, removing obstacles, aiding in the development of compassion, and for being a pathway to wisdom.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Virtual EventMay 5, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Virtual EventMay 5, 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, May 6, 2026
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Virtual EventMay 6, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedHybrid EventMay 6, 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, May 7, 2026
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Virtual EventMay 7, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured May 7, 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.
