Morning Meditation
2025-09-13 07:00 - 07:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be prompted to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation/2025-09-13/

Children's Program
2025-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
The KCC Children’s Program is an opportunity to introduce children to Buddhist values within a supportive, sincere dharma community using simple dharma activities, storytelling, open discussion, songs, art projects and activities, including play, to promote kindness and compassion. Our goal is to provide a fun, meaningful experience for all.
Sunday Morning Children’s Program
On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, we offer the Sunday Morning Children’s Program. This program normally starts in September and runs through the second Sunday in June. In July and August we meet once a month on the fourth Sunday. We require that at least one parent or guardian be present at KCC when their child attends.
The age range we currently serve is 5 to 12; however, we do allow slightly younger and older children on a case by case basis as appropriate. Please feel free to discuss this with the program coordinator if needed.
While there is no fee for the program, dana (offerings) are accepted and go towards helping us continue providing programs such as these. In order to support the program on Sundays we ask that parents agree to be available to assist the teacher if needed – this is a shared role and can be filled by parents or other adults who wish to participate in this way. During the regular school year please note that we request you consider committing to bringing your child both Sundays each month throughout this time frame, but this is not required.
Also please be aware that, to attend this program, your child needs to be able to manage their speech and physical activity cooperatively in a small group to help maintain a peaceful children’s sangha. If this is a concern we ask that you attend with your child until they are comfortable with the group. Ultimately we want to be as inclusive as possible, but must also work to create a safe and welcoming environment for all attending.
Childcare for Children Under Five
We also offer childcare for children 3 to 4 years old on the Sunday mornings when the program is offered.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/childrens-program-2/2025-09-14/

Shamatha Meditation - AM
2025-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | OR
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
9:00am – 10:00am — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
10:15am – 11:00am — Teachings and/or question and answer session
Join for Shamatha Meditation Online
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the session begins.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-19-3-15-6/

Newcomers Session
2025-09-14 11:15 - 12:30 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Held in-person at KCC’s Portland Center and on Zoom. A link to ZOOM will appear on this event webpage 15-minutes prior to the start time. If the link doesn’t appear, please try refreshing your browser.
In this session, we’ll give you information about:

The history, lineage, and teachers of KCC;
The practice and study opportunities offered by KCC;
Fundamental principles of Buddhism;
Basic sitting meditation practice, including a short, guided session; and
How to participate at KCC.

The session is intended for individuals who are either unfamiliar with Buddhist practice or are new to KCC. All are welcome and invited to attend.
Additionally, persons new to KCC are welcome to attend any drop-in meditation or special event; attending the Newcomers Session is not required.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/newcomers-session-4/2025-09-14/

Shamatha Meditation - PM
2025-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
This event is in-person and on Zoom.

To attend an evening Shamatha practice session: A red “Connect to Zoom” button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 6:15pm). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email zoom@kcc.org for assistance.
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
6:30pm – 7:15pm — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
7:15pm – 8:00pm — Teachings and/or question and answer session

This event is in-person and on Zoom.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-pm-2021-11-28-3-2-13-2-19-7-15/2025-09-14/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-15 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be prompted to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation/2025-09-15/

Green Tara Morning Practice
2025-09-15 07:00 - 08:00 | OR
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the Vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
The practice text is chanted in English on the second and fourth Monday of the month, and in Tibetan on the third and fifth Monday of the month.
The practice is led alternately by Lama Eric and Ani Tsultrim.
You do not need to have received the Green Tara empowerment to attend.
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/green-tara-morning-practice-2/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-16 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be prompted to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation/2025-09-16/

Death and Dying Study Group
2025-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 | OR
The Death and Dying Study Group chooses material to work with before gathering to discuss. On 1st Tuesdays we continue working through a book. On 3rd Tuesdays our focus is on films, articles and poems available online or are easily sent out to the study group as a PDF. We have a common interest to learn more about death and dying by reading or viewing, discussing, and hearing each other.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month – 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Participation in the study group is open to all, but the Zoom meetings are done by password-protected invitation email. Anyone who is interested should contact Catherine Harris at catahar@peak.org or Jan Glenn at janbglenn@yahoo.com.
For our web archive of items of interest, e.g. Lama Eric’s booklet for July 2020 class ’Skillfully Traversing the Bardos’, calligraphy by Jan Glenn, list of books, compilations of poems, jokes and cartoons, as well as our meeting structure and links to legal documents, etc., click HERE.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/death-and-dying-study-group-3-2-2-2/2025-09-16/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-17 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-17/

Chenrezi Practice
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Chenrezi practice is now being held in person as well as by Zoom.
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The practice text is chanted in English and/or Tibetan on 1st Wednesday. Lama Eric leads in English on 3rd Wednesdays. The text is chanted in Tibetan on 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays. All are welcome.
Join for Chenrezi Practice on Zoom
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session.
Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 PM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-18 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-18/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-19 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-19/

Personal Practice Retreat--September 2025
2025-09-19 16:00 - 2025-09-26 12:00 | OR
We are pleased to be able to once again host a 1-week personal retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling, our retreat land in Goldendale, WA. Some may sign up for the entire week and others will come for a weekend. The week or weekend of retreat will begin on a Friday September 19.
During the personal retreat time, all retreatants keep the same schedule and practice on their own in their rooms or in one of the meditation halls. Everyone gathers for meals and in the evening after dinner for a short meditation and the recitation of aspiration prayers or inspirational songs. All of the meals will be provided.
The personal retreat is an excellent way to deepen one’s practice in the support of other community members. Being able to devote more time to meditation away from our habitually busy usual environs can be very inspiring and nurturing. Each day will have periods of silence, and silence will also be observed for a number of days during the week.
Before engaging in personal retreat, it is recommended that participants have some previous experience that includes at least some facilitated group retreat and perhaps some individual retreat. The most skillful approach to personal retreat is to begin with a weekend and gradually increase the length of one’s stay. Beginning with a retreat that is beyond one’s current capacity can undermine the potential benefit of one’s stay and unnecessarily dampen enthusiasm for future retreat.
Regardless of experience, each participant will create an individualized practice plan – either by themselves or in consultation with an advisor. If you are new to personal retreat with KCC, we request that you speak with an advisor about creating an outline for your retreat in order to facilitate a meaningful experience. To design a retreat plan, you can reach out to Lama Eric by making an appointment HERE, or to Lama Kathleen at kdabenz@gmail.com.
Registration
The number of participants for this retreat will be limited to 16 participants in single occupancy cabins only, allowing for a spacious environment. Registration is now closed.
Pricing (includes single cabin and 3 meals per day)
Per night: $90, minimum two nights.
Everyone starts on the same day, and chooses the length that works for them.
Financial Assistance: Financial Assistance (up to 50% of the retreat cost) may be available for individuals with financial constraints. The number of FA available depends entirely on donations to the Financial Assistance Fund. For those who can afford it, please consider contributing to the Financial Assistance Fund so that others who are less financially fortunate are able to attend KCC retreats.
To apply for Financial Assistance, review the KCC Financial Assistance Policy. Once you have read the policy guidelines, contact the Financial Assistance Team at KCC-FA@kcc.org. After you have received confirmation, you may register for the retreat.

Meals and Chores
Three vegetarian meals will be served daily. Retreatants are expected to contribute up to one hour per day toward chores that will be done during the three meal breaks.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/personal-practice-retreat-september-2025/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-20 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-20/

Shamatha Meditation - AM
2025-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | OR
To join via Zoom: A red “Connect to Zoom” button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email zoom@kcc.org for assistance.
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
9:00am – 10:00am — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
10:15am – 11:00am — Teachings and/or question and answer session

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-19-3-15-4/

KCC Board Meeting
2025-09-21 12:30 - 14:30 | OR
KCC Board of Directors meets on the third Sunday of every month. Sangha members are welcome to attend.
To attend a Board of Directors meeting: Use the Zoom button that appears below 15 minutes prior to the meeting. If the button is not appearing, first try refreshing your webpage. If it is still not appearing, please email zoom@kcc.org for assistance.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/kcc-board-meeting-3/

Shamatha Meditation - PM (Zoom Only)
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Please note – there is no in-person practice this Sunday.
To attend an evening Shamatha practice session: A red “Connect to Zoom” button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 6:15pm). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email zoom@kcc.org for assistance.
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
6:30pm – 7:15pm — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
7:15pm – 8:00pm — Teachings and/or question and answer session
This event is on Zoom only.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-pm-2021-11-28-3-2-13-2-19-7-15-4/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-22 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-22/

Green Tara Morning Practice
2025-09-22 07:00 - 08:00 | OR
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the Vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
The practice text is chanted in English on the second and fourth Monday of the month, and in Tibetan on the third and fifth Monday of the month.
The practice is led alternately by Lama Eric and Ani Tsultrim.
You do not need to have received the Green Tara empowerment to attend.
Join for Green Tara Practice on Zoom
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/green-tara-morning-practice-2-2/2025-09-22/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-23 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-23/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-24 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-24/

Chenrezi Practice
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
Chenrezi practice is now being held in person as well as by Zoom.
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The practice text is chanted in English and/or Tibetan on 1st Wednesday. Lama Eric leads in English on 3rd Wednesdays. The text is chanted in Tibetan on 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays. All are welcome.
Join for Chenrezi Practice on Zoom
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session.
Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 PM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives. Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2025-09-24/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-25 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-25/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-26 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-26/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-27 07:00 - 07:45 | OR
This is a group meditation on Zoom with brief instruction from an experienced practitioner.
Current Meditation Leaders:
Mondays – Bonnie McLean
Tuesdays – Peter Wood
Wednesdays – Cynthia Irvine
Thursdays – Debra Wöhrmann
Fridays – Kay Hartsock
Saturdays – Erik Fromme
Join the Morning Meditation Session
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. Please note that the meditation begins promptly at 7:00 AM. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host arrives.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/morning-meditation-2/2025-09-27/

Children's Program
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
The KCC Children’s Program is an opportunity to introduce children to Buddhist values within a supportive, sincere dharma community using simple dharma activities, storytelling, open discussion, songs, art projects and activities, including play, to promote kindness and compassion. Our goal is to provide a fun, meaningful experience for all.
Sunday Morning Children’s Program
On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, we offer the Sunday Morning Children’s Program. This program normally starts in September and runs through the second Sunday in June. In July and August we meet once a month on the fourth Sunday. We require that at least one parent or guardian be present at KCC when their child attends.
The age range we currently serve is 5 to 12; however, we do allow slightly younger and older children on a case by case basis as appropriate. Please feel free to discuss this with the program coordinator if needed.
While there is no fee for the program, dana (offerings) are accepted and go towards helping us continue providing programs such as these. In order to support the program on Sundays we ask that parents agree to be available to assist the teacher if needed – this is a shared role and can be filled by parents or other adults who wish to participate in this way. During the regular school year please note that we request you consider committing to bringing your child both Sundays each month throughout this time frame, but this is not required.
Also please be aware that, to attend this program, your child needs to be able to manage their speech and physical activity cooperatively in a small group to help maintain a peaceful children’s sangha. If this is a concern we ask that you attend with your child until they are comfortable with the group. Ultimately we want to be as inclusive as possible, but must also work to create a safe and welcoming environment for all attending.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/childrens-program-4/2025-09-28/

Shamatha Meditation - AM
2025-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | OR
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
9:00am – 10:00am — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
10:15am – 11:00am — Teachings and/or question and answer session
Join for Shamatha Meditation Online
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the session begins.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-meditation-am-19-3-15-6-2/

Karma Cleaners
2025-09-28 11:15 - 12:00 | OR
On the Fourth Sunday of each month, join us after the morning practice to help clean and tidy the urban center. With a list of cleaning tasks, a volunteer helps coordinate this swift and thorough dust bunny round up. Thank you for helping to keep our practice space clean!

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/karma-cleaners/2025-09-28/

Shamatha Meditation - PM
2025-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
This event is in-person and on Zoom.
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
6:30pm – 7:15pm — Shamatha meditation, with brief instruction
7:15pm – 8:00pm — Teachings and/or question and answer session
Join for Shamatha Meditation Online
Click the Zoom button below to enter the session. If you join early, you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the session begins.
Depending on your Zoom settings, you may be asked to enter a passcode for this event.
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

JOIN ON ZOOM

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/shamatha-pm-2021-11-28-3-2-13-2-19-7-15-7-2/
