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Drop-in Meditation Classes on Buddhist teachings

Special day courses, retreats and other events

Pujas (chanted prayers), an important component of training in a spiritual life

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By practicing Kadampa Buddhist meditation we can...

solve our daily problems of stress, anxiety, anger, uncontrolled desire, confusion, jealousy, and so on, and find deep and lasting inner peace.
And, by integrating these practical methods into our daily lives, we will not only enrich our own lives, but the lives of our families, communities, and world.

Everyone Is Welcome At Our Meditation Center.

What can I expect?

A typical class—which can be taken separately or as a series—consists of a relaxing guided meditation, teachings based on the meditation topic, and a final meditation.

What if I want to go deeper?

We offer In-depth study programs, the Foundation Programs and the Teacher Training Program, for those wishing to study Buddha’s teachings in a structured way with other dedicated students.

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January 2025
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Salem | The Happiness Tool Kit

The Happiness Tool Kit Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years old it perfectly fits within […]
Fri Jan 24
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Woodland Chapel
582 High Street SE, Salem OR 97301

Portland | Offering to the Spiritual Guide

This is a special practice of relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also contains beautiful essential instructions on all the stages of the path to enlightenment and training the mind, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
Sat Jan 25
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
uncommon yoga of inconceivability

Portland | Yoga of Inconceivability (HYT)

Yoga of Inconceivability Teachings and Guided Retreat The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability. This is a very special transference of consciousness practice (Powa) for Vajrayogini practitioners. It is unique and uncommon practice of Vajrayogini Tantra and reveals the priceless instruction through which we can accomplish Keajra Pure Land in the life, without abandoning our human body. […]
Sat Jan 25
12:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
vision and possibility

Portland | Vision and Possibility

Vision and Possibility If you check, you’ll see that most of the time we just react to situations as they arise. We may have a plan as regards our career or our relationships, but do we have a game plan with respect to our inner life, our inner experience? If we don’t have a vision […]
Sun Jan 26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
blissful path

Portland | The Blissful Path HYT Retreat

The Blissful Path Retreat In this practice-based retreat, we will engage in the self-generation practice of Buddha Vajrayogini in conjunction with the essential daily practice of  “Blissful Path”. The wisdom of the clear light of all Buddhas appears in the form of Venerable Vajrayogini. By relying upon her with deep faith and putting the wisdom […]
Sun Jan 26
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
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Portland | Prayers for World Peace: Deflecting, Defusing and Disposing Anger

PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE: Deflecting, Defusing and Disposing Anger Sometimes we suppress our anger because we are afraid of the consequences or of the person making us angry. This eventually makes us feel bitter, weak and disempowered. Sometimes we express our anger because we want to hurt or retaliate. This generally leads to regrets and […]
Mon Jan 27
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
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Learn to develop a joyful, light, and positive mind all the time by developing positive habits of mind.

SE Portland Branch

@ Yoga Refuge

January 2025
meditations for a happier mind

SE Portland | Meditations for a Happier LifeRepeating EventBeginner

Meditations for a Happier Life Buddha taught meditation techniques that help you to develop mental habits of mind that will enable you to feel happier and more peaceful. In this meditation course you will explore practical methods to create more relaxed minds. In this series of classes, through teachings, stories, meditations and Q&A, Kathia will […]
Mon Jan 27
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga Refuge
7831 SE Stark St Portland, OR 97215
February 2025
improving-relationships

SE Portland | Improving our relationshipsRepeating EventBeginner

Improving our relationships In this series of classes, through teachings, stories, meditations and Q&A, Buddhist teacher Kathia will explore Buddha’s techniques through which we can accomplish more peaceful minds. Through applying these joyful methods, we can all begin to have a more delightful and meaningful life. Everyone Welcome. No experience necessary. Please join! Febr 10: […]
Mon Feb 10
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga Refuge
7831 SE Stark St Portland, OR 97215
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Beaverton Branch

@ Sage Center for Wholeness and Health
Room 555

January 2025
What Goes Around Comes Around_ Karma Explained

Beaverton | What Goes Around Comes Around: Karma ExplainedRepeating EventBeginner

What Goes Around Comes Around: Karma Explained Everyone’s heard of karma, but few people understand what it is and how we can use our understanding of karma to improve our lives, both now and in the future. Join us for this six-week course about what karma is, how it functions, and the important role it […]
Tue Jan 28
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Park Plaza West - Building 3
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Building 3, Suite 555, Beaverton OR, 97005
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Inclement Weather

OUR PUBLIC TALK IS RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JAN 21ST @ 10:30AM​

Due to the snow storm, all of our classes & events will be cancelled.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.