News
Conflict Resolution and KCC’s Harmony Council
October 5, 2026
Even in a sangha setting where people are trying to live in harmony, conflicts arise and beg to be addressed. KCC has outlined conflict resolution procedures to help people work towards resolution. If – for whatever reason – conflict still cannot be resolved, KCC’s Harmony Council members can help facilitate resolution.
50th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar
September 30, 2026
We are delighted to announce that pre-orders are now open for KCC’s Commemorative 50th Anniversary calendar, featuring masterful thangka art from our very own Sanje Elliott. This calendar was lovingly designed and produced as an offering to KCC and its mission by our dear friends from Amber Lotus Publishing.
Wrapping up the 2026 Sustaining Supporter Campaign
September 9, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our new Sustaining Supporters, and to those who increased their gifts during this year’s Sustaining Supporter Campaign! Thanks to you, we surpassed every goal we set, allowing KCC to invest in the people, technology, and spaces that carry this Dharma community forward.
SCOL Work Party July 2026
July 30, 2026
A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who offered their time and energy to help move these important, and often time‑consuming, projects forward, and to all who have supported SCOL over the years. And a special thanks to Bruce for coordinating the effort!
Passing of Lama Michael Conklin
May 7, 2026
On behalf of Lama Michael’s family: his wife, Tara Sullivan, Elizabeth, and Seamus; Kagyu Changchub Chuling; and Dekeling, we would like to let you know that Lama Michael died peacefully in the early hours of the beautiful spring morning of Thursday, April 30th, at his residence in Washington. To all who have held him in prayer and practice in his life and in the last few days, thank you.
Financial Sustainability for KCC
March 15, 2026
As part of KCC’s ongoing work to sustain our community for the long term, the Board and Staff did a deep dive into our financial health in 2025. This effort supports one of the goals in our Strategic Plan—to create a holistic financial model that sustains our staff and preserves our facilities for future dharma practitioners. The takeaway is simple: KCC is financially strong today, but to support our staff and maintain our physical infrastructure, we need adjust both expenses and revenue.
KCC Welcomes Judatha Kline to the Board of Directors
February 23, 2026
KCC joyfully welcomes Judatha as our newest board member. We are grateful for the wisdom, care, and steady support she has long offered our community, and look forward to her continued contributions to the flourishing of the center.
New Year’s and the Same Damn Thing
January 7, 2026
“What do you offer up at the new year after 40 years of practice?” I asked Bill Spangle, who was leaning against the wall on KCC’s back porch in the New Year’s Eve sunshine, while Lama Eric built the fire to burn our old habits. “The same damn thing.”
On New Year’s Day, we lit candles of dharmic aspirations for 2026 and beyond. Then in the late morning of the first day of the new year, sixteen people took refuge and entered the Buddhist path.
Wrapping up 2025
January 1, 2026
Thank you for your steadfast support of KCC and the Dharma throughout 2025. Our hope is that KCC continues to offer refuge to anyone who comes through the doors or joins online—a sanctuary where you can deepen your self-understanding and clarify how you wish to show up in the world.
Welcome to our December Climate Corner!
December 3, 2025
In this season of gift-giving, why not give gifts in honor of your loved ones that support a healthy environment for all?
