Community Life

Thank you to our morning meditation leaders
October 15, 2025
A great gift to our Sangha was started some years ago with the occurance of daily morning meditations over Zoom. We want to appreciate and name the current people showing up regularly to offer this opportunity to others!

Children’s Program at KCC
September 8, 2025
KCC’s Children’s Program is beginning again on September 14th, under new wings. If your children are age six or older, this could be for them.

Join us for Volunteer Appreciation Day!
September 8, 2025
The Volunteer Appreciation Day is Sunday Sept 14th and everyone is invited! We hope you will join us to thank all the many hands that make KCC thrive.

The Elephant in the Shrine Room…
September 3, 2025
It’s clear from recent conversations that there’s energy around engaging on current events together. It’s been said that there’s an ‘elephant in the room that nobody talks about’—something significant we’ve yet to fully name or explore together.

The Dharma of James Baldwin—Watch it Now
August 30, 2025
The renowned African American writer James Baldwin had much to say about the human condition. But what does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be free?

Honoring Yvette Johnson
January 18, 2024
Yvette Johnson was an active member of KCC from the late 90’s well into the early 2000’s. She served on the Board of Directors, made trips to India for Bokar […]

Blooming Lotus 2023
December 16, 2023
KCC’s Sixth Annual Blooming Lotus Vajriety Show included songs and prayers for peace led by the Leadership Choir; three songs by Ringo and the Tulkus; and drama, poetry and original […]

International Mahamudra Seminar Reflection
December 13, 2023
Returning to India after a 15 year hiatus was heartwarming. Experienced travelers from KCC facilitated the application process with valuable information, supported travel arrangements, and eased the transition from Delhi […]

Honoring Mary Woods
August 30, 2023
At both the Monroe House and now at our Urban Center, we have all had the joy to hear children’s voices and sounds in the distance while we practice. This […]

Meteor Shower Reflection
August 22, 2023
On August 12th, a dozen people came to SCOL to watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Some people arrived early, using the extra time to meditate in the […]
