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Eco-anxious? Come get involved in the garden!
October 24, 2025
KCC plans to turn its backyard into a “micro forest,” full of native plantings to replace a big section of the existing lawn. Micro forests in urban areas can contribute to absorption of carbon as well as providing wildlife benefits. The upcoming Mulch-Moving Work Party on Saturday 1 November from 8:00am to 10:30am will be a big-step to making this happen on our own little corner of earth.
Secure Your 2026 Retreat: KCC’s Goldendale Retreat Center Availability
October 13, 2025
If you or someone you know is looking for a center at which to host a retreat, consider booking SCOL in 2026!
Trash Wiser: Easy Swaps for Greener Living
October 3, 2025
This month, let’s take a look at our trash bags and if they are plastic, let’s replace them.
An Invitation to Individual Solitary Retreat at Ser Chö Ösel Ling
September 25, 2025
Our Sangha is so blessed to have a spiritual retreat center available where practitioners can enjoy a quiet, undisturbed environment to focus on spiritual growth.
Volunteer Appreciation
September 18, 2025
May we cheer on our dear Kate R., who has been such a steady volunteer force for KCC over these past five years! And here’s her story!
Opportunities for good surround us…
September 15, 2025
And bodhisattvas among us lead the way. Help provide food and a sense of care to our immigrant and immigrant farming populations.
Appreciation for Zopa Herron ~ KCC’s Kalyanamitra – Spiritual Friend
March 9, 2025
Our dear dharma sister, teacher, and friend, Zopa Herron, is in the final stages of this life. Let us appreciate one of KCC’s gems. Zopa stepped onto her dharma path […]
Donate to Repair our Heating System
February 26, 2024
Make a donation to help KCC ensure our sanctuary remains warm and welcoming for all! During January’s extreme cold weather, KCC’s heat pump and components of the radiant heating system […]
UPDATE: KCC Urban Center Closure — The Omicron Variant
December 24, 2021
Effective immediately, KCC has suspended all group gatherings at the Urban Center on Skidmore until further notice.
Awakening to Whiteness
December 3, 2021
Offered by Zen Community of Oregon, this six-month curriculum with monthly meetings explores the elements that have contributed to our often unconscious identity as white. It is not too late to sign up for this course. If you missed the live online orientation, ZCO offers a video recording which explains the process.
