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April Climate Corner
April 3, 2026
Awareness is the first step in behavior change. When we see clearly how our habits form and how they ripple outward, we’re less likely to soothe our climate anxiety with the very behaviors that reinforce it.
Needs & Care Outcomes
March 30, 2026
KCC’s Needs & Care Group created a program to help us organize care for each other beginning in 2023. So, how are we doing?
KCC Welcomes Greg Robillard to the Board of Directors
March 26, 2026
KCC joyfully welcomes Greg Robillard to the Board of Directors. For those who were present at this week’s sangha meeting, it was a pleasure to share the announcement and to hear about his background. We look forward to working with Greg and the rich set of skills he brings to the center and our community.
KCC Land Acknowledgement
March 24, 2026
KCC’s Board of Directors has finalized a land acknowledgment for the Portland Center and the SCOL Retreat Center. Just as we remember and honor our lineage teachers, we honor the Native peoples who have been connected to this land from time immemorial.
Volunteer Appreciation for Lotus
March 16, 2026
Since moving to Portland in 2016, Lotus has become a vibrant and dedicated member of the KCC community. We are deeply grateful for Lotus’ joyful spirit, thoughtful practice, her advocacy, and unwavering dedication to others.
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.
March Climate Corner
March 11, 2026
Each month we offer ideas for small behavior changes we can make to care for the earth and earthlings. Last month we looked at reducing meat consumption. This month, let’s reduce food waste.
Notes on the Absolute Bodhichitta Aphorisms
February 26, 2026
So what is bodhichitta? Bodhi means awakened. Chitta means mind. Bodhichitta is sometimes translated as “the mind of awakening.” There are two types of the mind of awakening: absolute and relative, but they need some unpacking.
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.
February Climate Corner
February 10, 2026
Did you know that 14-18 percent of global greenhouse emissions come from livestock production, including 32 percent of methane emissions?
