Morning Meditation
2025-09-25 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.
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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-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.
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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-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.
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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-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
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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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.

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

Morning Meditation
2025-09-29 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.
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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-2/2025-09-29/

Green Tara Morning Practice
2025-09-29 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
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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/green-tara-morning-practice-2-2/2025-09-29/

Morning Meditation
2025-09-30 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
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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Morning Meditation
2025-10-01 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
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Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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Newcomers Session
2025-10-01 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.
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.
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VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/newcomers-session-6/2025-10-01/

Chenrezi Practice
2025-10-01 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
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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.

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VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/chenrezi-practice-2-3-2-2-2/2025-10-01/

Morning Meditation
2025-10-02 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
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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Morning Meditation
2025-10-03 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
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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The Essence of Meditation: Letting Go Into Being
2025-10-03 17:00 - 2025-10-06 12:00 | OR
Feel like you need a sanity break?
Never done a meditation retreat before?
Need some inspiration for your meditation?
This weekend retreat—from Friday evening till Monday lunch—can serve any of these purposes and more. Just to extract ourself from the treadmill of daily patterns to visit our spacious, quiet, and nurturing retreat land for a weekend does us good. Combine that with gentle and repeated opportunities to become more familiar with the essence of our being through guided meditation and we have something even more meaningful.
So much of our unease, self-criticism, despondency, or stress is caused by thoughts and patterns of thinking that we are often barely aware of. Meditation is about becoming more and more familiar with the essence of our being—that which lies beneath all fleeting experiences and is a source of inherent well being. This retreat is an opportunity to engage more deeply in this process and can equally serve as an introduction to or as an infusion of inspiration for this path of discovery.
In this retreat we will cover the benefits of meditation, experimenting with several techniques, and have time for questions and discussion about the practices. There will be frequent stretch breaks and options to sit on a cushion, in a chair, or lie on the floor. Vegetarian meals will be provided, and we all will perform assigned tasks to contribute to the retreat experience.
Looking forward to being with you there!
Registration is closed.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/the-essence-of-meditation-letting-go-into-being-oct-25/

Morning Meditation
2025-10-04 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.

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Yidam Practice: From Complexity to Intimacy with Lama Yeshe Chödrön - Half-Day + Potluck Lunch
2025-10-05 09:00 - 13:30 | KCC Portland Center, 4936 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR, 97218, United States
We are pleased to welcome Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön of Prajna Fire as a guest teacher this week, who will be teaching on moving from complexity to intimacy with Yidam practice.
With its richness of imagery and detail, Yidam practice can appear mysterious and otherworldly — at once alluring and daunting. This talk offers a shift of perspective, viewing that very complexity as an invitation to intimacy with our own direct experience. When we engage imagery, mantra, and symbolism as an array of instruments at our disposal, yidam practice becomes a vivid exploration of mind’s sacred creativity, supporting our path to embodying the true nature of mind.
Please join us for a potluck at the noon break!
Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön is a scholar, teacher, and translator in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and a long-term student of Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche. Before studying Buddhism, she completed graduate degrees in biology and law, and worked as a litigator in Miami and Silicon Valley.
Since 2005, she has taught and translated Dharma texts and oral teachings from Tibetan to English for the Rigpe Dorje Institute for International Students at Pullahari Monastery in Nepal. Yeshe successfully completed the traditional Kagyu lineage three-year cloistered retreat at Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado in 2016, under the auspices of Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche. She then co-founded Prajna Fire, an online global community aimed at sharing traditional methods for transmitting experiential understanding of Buddhadharma with Western students. Her writings have appeared in Lion’s Roar, Buddhadharma, and Tricycle. She is co-host of the Prajna Sparks podcast and two seasons of Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC teachers podcast.
This event is offered freely, in the spirit of generosity. If you would like to donate to the teacher, you can do so via PayPal at dana@prajnafire.com or by envelope on the day of. If you would like to help us continue hosting teachings from diverse voices, we invite you to consider sponsoring part of this event or contributing toward future guest teacher offerings. Your donations help us create a more inclusive and vibrant spiritual community. Donate here.

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Shamatha Meditation - PM
2025-10-05 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.
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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-pm-2021-11-28-3-2-13-2-19-7-15-7-3/

Morning Meditation
2025-10-06 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
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White Tara Morning Practice
2025-10-06 07:00 - 08:00 | OR
White Tara is a beloved practice in Vajrayana Buddhism known for enhancing longevity, removing obstacles, aiding in the development of compassion, and for being a pathway to wisdom.
White Tara is a yidam—an embodiment of awakened mind, an expression of nondual wisdom—that we embody to lead us to that nondual awakened mind that is our nature.
The practice is recited in English the first Monday of each month and led alternately by Lama Eric and Ani Tsultrim.
To attend the White Tara practice, you must have
received the White Tara empowerment in any tradition.
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Morning Meditation
2025-10-07 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
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Death and Dying Study Group
2025-10-07 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 — on Zoom only.
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 — for example, 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 — click HERE.

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/death-and-dying-study-group-2-2-2-2/2025-10-07/

Morning Meditation
2025-10-08 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
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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Chenrezi Practice
2025-10-08 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
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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.
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If you experience any issues accessing the session, please reach out via email at zoom@kcc.org.

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Morning Meditation
2025-10-09 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
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Morning Meditation
2025-10-10 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
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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-2/2025-10-10/

Autumn Poetry Night
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | OR
Debra Elisa Wöhrmann and the Community Life Service Group invites one and all to join us at the Portland Center to celebrate autumn with an evening of poetry. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of language, the art and magic of words.
Bring poetry to read, your own and your favorites, or come to listen and hang out with friends.
Come to read, come to listen, come to share. ALL ARE WELCOME!

VIEW EVENT DETAILS: https://staging2.kcc.org/event/autumn-poetry-night/

Morning Meditation
2025-10-11 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.
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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-2/2025-10-11/

Children's Program
2025-10-12 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-2/2025-10-12/
