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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.

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Thank you for a successful Karmaoke!

December 22, 2025

Karmaoke 2025 was a resounding success! Our second annual Karmaoke event took place on November 23rd, beginning with a Thanksgiving potluck and concluding with the dedication of $53,000 in pledged contributions to keeping the Dharma flowing at KCC for the benefit of all beings.

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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?

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Gratitude for Brad Upton

November 20, 2025

Sangha member Brad Upton has an inspiring story about how he came to be directly involved with KCC, eventually becoming a critically important volunteer.

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Kindness You Can Wear

November 14, 2025

Looking to stay warm this winter? Discover cozy Nordic-inspired woolens in the bookstore—handmade in Norway and offered with love to support Karmaoke fundraising.

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Welcome to our November Climate Corner!

November 6, 2025

As the winter holidays near, we are especially mindful that consuming less is a good way to reduce burning fossil fuels in the making, transporting, and eventually disposing of the things we buy.

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The Meaning and Role of Dana

November 5, 2025

In Buddhism, dana is the training of the heart. It is the practice of giving not only through material means but in sharing one’s time, energy, and knowledge. It is the core of spiritual training that cultivates generosity and supports personal growth.

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Reflections on the Tradition of Lojong

October 31, 2025

Two texts stand out from the vast literature of Tibet’s Lojong, or mind training, tradition: Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses on Mind Training and Geshe Chekawa’s Seven-Point Mind Training. Beginning in November and continuing into next year, our mind training group will explore both of these foundational texts, with a special focus on identifying and engaging in the practices they offer.

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Engaged Buddhism Group revives at KCC

October 30, 2025

At our first meeting this past Sunday, ideas grounded in the Buddhist ethics of compassion, wisdom, and equanimity towards all swirled around us. Much of the discussion focused on “undoing duality” – the silos we put ourselves in.

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Eco-anxious? Come get involved in the garden!

October 24, 2025

KCC plans to turn its backyard into a “micro forest,” full of native plantings to replace a big section of the existing lawn. Micro forests in urban areas can contribute to absorption of carbon as well as providing wildlife benefits. The upcoming Mulch-Moving Work Party on Saturday 1 November from 8:00am to 10:30am will be a big-step to making this happen on our own little corner of earth.

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