Meditation In Salem

The timeless wisdom of Buddha’s teachings is so practical for everyday life, helping us get rid of painful states of mind (such as anger, anxiety, and many more) and instead developing positive ways of thinking and being.

Join us weekly for Modern Buddhism and meditation. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

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Woodland Chapel
582 High Street SE, Salem OR 97301

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May 2025
letting go

Salem | Letting Go of the Inner CriticAll Levels

Letting Go of the Inner Critic: How to Cultivate Positive Narratives We all have an inner critic that undermines ourself and others. However, this critic has no power once it’s been correctly identified and re-focused using simple, yet effective meditation techniques. During this series we will explore recognizing our inner critic without identifying as the […]
Fri May 23
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Woodland Chapel
582 High Street SE, Salem OR 97301
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May 2025
toolkit

Portland | The Happiness Tool Kit

The Happiness Tool Kit Meditating on Lamrim Lamrim means ‘stages of the path to enlightenment’. It is a series of clear, step-by-step meditations that show us how to progress on the spiritual path to enlightenment in a way that is perfectly suited to our busy modern lives. Lamrim is the condensation of all Buddha’s teachings; […]
Mon May 19
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
how karma shapes our lives

SE Portland | Understanding Karma

Understanding Karma Buddha’s teachings on the law of karma gives us a clear and practical explanation on why things happen the way they do, and how we can begin to change our experiences from not so great to fantastic. Rather than simply seeking happiness, we learn to create it. Rather than running from unhappiness, we […]
Mon May 19
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Yoga Refuge
7831 SE Stark St Portland, OR 97215
Wishfulfilling Jewel

Portland | Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offering

Please join us for prayers and requests to the wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa combined with offerings to the protector Buddha Dorje Shugden. If you would like to add someone to our prayer list for someone experiencing illness or who recently died, please contact us.
Tue May 20
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
like a diamond

Beaverton | Like a Diamond

Like a Diamond If you cut a diamond into small pieces, each piece is valuable. Buddha’s teachings are like that. Practicing all of them together, the whole diamond, is great but can seem like a lot. Practicing just some of the teachings, smaller pieces of the gem, is also very worthwhile! In this course, we’ll […]
Tue May 20
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Park Plaza West - Building 3
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Building 3, Suite 555, Beaverton OR, 97005
letting go

Portland | Letting go of Unhelpful Tendencies

Letting Go of Unhelpful Tendencies Do you find yourself thinking, saying or doing things you wish you didn’t? Do your bad habits make you unhappy, unhealthy, destroy your sense of self-worth or your relationships? You’re not alone. Most of us have some habits we’d like to break, but sometimes we just don’t know how or where to start. Although bad habits may have created well-worn […]
Wed May 21
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219

Portland | Foundation Program (Thursdays)

Thursday Foundation Program with Susan de la Vergne Book: Meaningful to Behold Thursdays | 9:30am-11:30am If you are interested in this class, please email [email protected] to learn how to become a Foundation Program member. Meaningful to Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to […]
Thu May 22
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
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SE Portland Branch

@ Yoga Refuge

May 2025
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Understanding Karma Buddha’s teachings on the law of karma gives us a clear and practical explanation on why things happen the way they do, and how we can begin to change our experiences from not so great to fantastic. Rather than simply seeking happiness, we learn to create it. Rather than running from unhappiness, we […]
Mon May 19
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

May 2025
like a diamond

Beaverton | Like a DiamondAll Levels

Like a Diamond If you cut a diamond into small pieces, each piece is valuable. Buddha’s teachings are like that. Practicing all of them together, the whole diamond, is great but can seem like a lot. Practicing just some of the teachings, smaller pieces of the gem, is also very worthwhile! In this course, we’ll […]
Tue May 20
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Park Plaza West - Building 3
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Building 3, Suite 555, Beaverton OR, 97005
like a diamond

Beaverton | Like a DiamondAll Levels

Like a Diamond If you cut a diamond into small pieces, each piece is valuable. Buddha’s teachings are like that. Practicing all of them together, the whole diamond, is great but can seem like a lot. Practicing just some of the teachings, smaller pieces of the gem, is also very worthwhile! In this course, we’ll […]
Tue May 27
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.