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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?
SCOL Wildfire Work Party Recap
August 6, 2025
On July 18th, the very day KCC’s White Tara Retreat began, the Burdoin Fire broke out on the west side of Klickitat County. On the first weekend of August, there was an SCOL workparty to help reduce wildfire risk around the retreat center.
Welcome Craig Hill, KCC’s new Director’s Assistant
August 5, 2025
Craig returned to the U.S. from France in 2024 to reconnect with his country of origin after a life abroad. A dedicated Dharma practitioner of five years, he has lived, […]
2025 Sustaining Supporter Campaign Results
July 27, 2025
THANK YOU to all who support KCC as a place of refuge and spirtual growth. Here are the outstanding results from this year’s sustaining supporter campaign!
Welcome to Bruce Niemann, our new SCOL staff member
July 24, 2025
KCC is delighted to welcome our new SCOL Residential Staff member, Bruce Niemann! Bruce has lived in NE Portland for 29 years. He raised two sons with Caroline Nowosieski and […]
Sustaining this Dharma Community
July 23, 2025
In their own words, here’s why people made a gift during this campaign. Contribute today!
Retreat Reflections: Teri Rowe on her first retreat at SCOL
July 15, 2025
“This is the last night of my week-long personal practice retreat. There are four of us remaining. It’s been a wonderful time.”
