Sunday, June 14th
10:00 am - noon, in-person only

(There will be no Meditation for Peace on this day.)

Please join us at KSC for an orientation for new sangha members! Learn more about the KSC building, shrine room and Buddhist paths and practices. Sangha members will give tours of the building, there will be a short talk by the lamas followed by a Q & A session.

Thursday Evening, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (There will be no Calm Abiding Meditation practice this evening.) This is an in-person only event. There will be no Zoom attendance.

The Refuge Vow is the first formal step onto the Buddhist path. It is a statement of confidence in the Buddhist methods and path, as well as a statement of aspiration for one’s own awakening.

There will be no charge to participate, but registration is required for those intending to take the vow. Click on above image for more information and registration link.

Saturday, April 25th, 10:30 am - noon, in-person & via Zoom

Sangha members are cordially invited to attend the 2026 Annual Sangha Meeting to gather and discuss the well-being of our dharma home.

Curious about the KSC Temple? Join us for Newcomers’ Night!

6:00 - 7:30 pm

The evening will begin with a guided Calm Abiding Meditation. Following the meditation practice, Lama Yeshe will introduce the center and this season’s events. 

All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Registration now open!

Saturday, March 21st

10:00 am - noon & 2:00 - 4:00 pm

In this day-long teaching, Lama Pema will explore with you the genuine meaning of karma, the various types, and how deepening our understanding of karma can support changing and improving our lives.

“Bring your questions and curiosity. Hope to see you there.”     Lama Pema

Wednesday, February 18, 5:30 – 7:30 pm PST

Mahakala and Chenrezig Meditations

All are welcome and no registration required

The meditations will be livestreamed on the KSC Facebook page (click above image for link)

May we all join in clearing obstacles from the past, to welcome in a new year!

Lama Pema and Lama Yeshe will lead the practices, opening each with a short talk about Losar and the practices themselves. Both meditations will be done in chanted Tibetan with musical accompaniment

Please consider bringing non-perishable food items to contribute to the Talent Food Bank. We will have a barrel in the lobby for collections. Thank you!

Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Meese Auditorium AB 101, SOU Art Building

Free and open to the public

via zoom: https://sou.zoom.us/j/83546557619

Is it possible to experience joy within a world that is in turmoil? In this presentation, a teacher (i.e., lama) from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and a scientist will discuss the potential for people to uncover inner resources for happiness, including underlying positive qualities of creativity, agency, joy, and compassion.

Thursday evening, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Curious about the practices at our temple?  Please join us for Newcomers' night!

No pre-registration required and all are welcome. Bring a friend!

This is a welcoming opportunity to visit KSC and learn about our many offerings. The evening will begin with a guided Calm Abiding Meditation at 6:00 pm.  Following the meditation practice, Lama Yeshe  will provide an introduction to Buddhism and give an overview of the upcoming programs offered at KSC. There will also be time for Q&A.

Saturday, January 17th

10:00 am - noon & 2:00 - 4:00 pm

In- person only

Pre-registration required

This training is open to all those who are interested in the sanctuary, and the ways that volunteers care for it.

Registration now open!

Saturday, 10 am - noon & 2 - 4 pm

In-person and via Zoom

In a world that feels increasingly unstable, where do we turn for genuine refuge? From a Vajrayana perspective, true refuge isn’t found in external circumstances or even in avoiding life’s difficulties, but in discovering the unshakeable ground of our own awakened nature.

A Gratitude Event for the KSC Sangha

Tuesday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (in-person only)

Limited seating, please register (click on above image)

FREE SHOWING

"The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words", uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama.

Snacks and beverages provided.

6:00 - 7:30 pm (There will be no Calm Abiding Meditation practice on this evening)

The Refuge Vow is the first formal step onto the Buddhist path. It is a statement of confidence in the Buddhist methods and path, as well as a statement of aspiration for one’s own awakening. There will be no charge to participate, but registration is required. Donations welcome. Click on above image for more information.

Co-sponsored by Kagyu Sukha Chöling & Tergar, Medford

Coming up soon! Click on above image to register.

When the world seems threatening and chaotic, we’re called to respond with as much clarity and balance as we possibly can. For this, we need understanding and skill as we navigate our inner life and the world altogether.

This online program is open to anyone, experienced meditators and those who are just starting out.

6:00 – 7:00 pm, in-person & via Zoom

No registration required

Lama Yeshe will lead a Calm Abiding Meditation followed by an introduction to KSC’s fall programs. This is an ideal time for newcomers to join in, meet the Lamas and sangha members, and learn about KSC’s varied offerings to the community. All are welcome!

Saturday, September 27, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Please join us as we gather together to make our Dharma center shine, inside and out. Come for the morning, or any amount of time you can contribute. Drinks and snacks will be provided. All efforts are appreciated!

Join us at the KSC Temple

Final Summer Meditation for Peace: Sept. 21, 9:30 - 10:30 am

All are welcome to join in simple, serene community meditation for peace.

This event has sold out. Please join us next time!

Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 - 8 pm

Free Showing: Click on above image for tickets and more information.

In person only. All are welcome!

Part of a unique film trilogy known as Women of Tibet produced by Frame of Mind Films, Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo – The Great Mother is an inspired hour-long journey into the spiritual force of motherhood. The storytellers provide a universal link to an ancient philosophy that continues to have a profound impact on today’s world.

Saturday June 21st, 9:00-11:00 am

Please join us for the first ever Solstice Garden Weeding Party! Please bring your sun hat, garden gloves, and your favorite weeding tools, and we’ll provide some cool beverages and morning snacks.  We’ll spend a couple of hours weeding our dharma home, then we can enjoy the lovely gardens all summer long.

KSC announces a new job opportunity, the Marketing and Fundraising Manager. Key responsibilities include increasing public awareness of the KSC meditation center and raising funds to sustain KSC’s spiritual programs and into the future. Application Deadline: April 18th. Click on photo above for more information.

Registration now open!

Saturday, March 8th, 10am - noon & 2 - 4 pm

Join Lama Pema for an exploration of these truths, and how they support the development of an awakened heart.

Friday, February 28th

Mahakala (5 pm) and Chenrezig (6:15 pm) Meditations

Hybrid event, open to all, no registration required

Tibetan New Year is celebrated in late February this year. To honor Losar, we practice meditations of cutting through obstacles. This clears the energy of the old year, to make space for a fresh start.

This training is being held for current and new hosts of Thursday evening and Sunday morning meditations. It is also open to all those who are interested in the sanctuary, and the ways that volunteers care for it.

Sunday, February 2nd, 10 am - noon

In-person only, donation requested

Registration now open!