Buddhism and Meditation in Portland, Oregon

Saturday Mornings in Clackamas - NEW!

General Program Branch Class - Meditation for Everyone

These meditation classes provide you with tools for dealing with problems, such as stress and fear, and replacing them with positive minds, such as patience and love. Taught by Resident Teacher Heather Rocklin, each class includes a guided meditation, a short talk on how to use Buddha’s teachings to find inner peace and an opportunity to ask questions. Although each class is taught as part of a series, it is also self-contained, so newcomers are always welcome.

Upcoming Series: The Confidence to Change - Overcoming Discouragement and Insecurity

Happiness and suffering are states of mind. Through gaining insight into the nature of our mind, we can see clearly that if we change our mind, we can change our world.

An Event That is Not to be Missed!

Friday September 17th

Gen Kelsang Jampa, a western Buddhist monk and the National Spiritual Director of our Buddhist tradition, is coming to Portland. He is a very beloved person and teacher. Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a free event.

Schedule

6:30-7:30 pm		Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja
7:30-8:00 pm		Teaching: The Qualities of a Buddha
8:00 pm		Social Time with Gen Jampa

Want to study Buddhism more deeply?
Attend an introductory class for our in-depth Study Programs.

Introduction to Foundation Program

September 12th, 4:00-6:30pm

The Foundation Program meets once a week, 4:00-6:30 every Sunday. Join us for a special introductory version of the class on September 12. Everyone who has attended classes at the center before is welcome to come. Check it out to see if this is the right program for you.

The Purpose of Foundation Program

The Foundation Program is for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through systematic study and practice. Foundation Program provides more in depth study and support for those practitioners who wish deepen their experience of Buddha's teachings. At the moment the Foundation Program students are studying "Joyful Path to Good Fortune" which is the complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment.

Introduction to Teacher Training Program

September 1st, 7:00-9:00pm

The Teacher Training Program meets twice a week, 7:00-9:00 every Wednesday and Sunday. Join us for a special introductory version of the class on September 1st.

The Purpose of Teacher Training Program

The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for people who wish to train as authentic Dharma Teachers or simply engage with Buddha's teachings in the deepest possible manner. In addition to completing the study of fourteen texts of Sutra and Tantra, the student is required to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats. Through a deep and continuing commitment to the program of study, meditation, discussion, and retreat, we can gain deep experience of Buddha's teachings, establish a strong meditation practice and become a qualified teacher in our own right.