A Dharma Film Gathering: Women of Tibet; Gyalyum Chemo, the Great Mother
Jul
29
6:30 PM18:30

A Dharma Film Gathering: Women of Tibet; Gyalyum Chemo, the Great Mother

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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.

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KSC Library
Oct
1
to Jun 29

KSC Library

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The KSC Library is open through June. Click here for current hours.

The library closes July - September. There is a Summer Book Sale of gently used Dharma books (by donation) going on throughout the summer in the lobby upstairs. This is open during in-person practices (see monthly calendar).

Anyone interested in Buddhist studies is welcome to borrow books and various media covering aspects of both Buddhism in general, and Tibetan Buddhism. Also, there are some selective subjects that include studies on death and dying, Buddhist art, and locally recorded teachings by Buddhist teachers.

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Dharma Kids
Oct
5
to Jun 7

Dharma Kids

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Registration for the Dharma Kids program will begin again in the fall. For more information, please contact Ann at: dharmakids@kscashland.org

The Dharma Kids program serves children in grades K - 6. The program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about and experience the Dharma in ways suitable for children.

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Tonglen Sunday with Lama Yeshe
Oct
5
to Jun 7

Tonglen Sunday with Lama Yeshe

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One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

The Lamas go on retreat for the summer, and Sunday practices will resume in October.

Join Lama Yeshe and local scholar, Dr. Paul Condon for a special Tonglen meditation of loving kindness and compassion. They will also share a teaching on this topic for this first Sunday of the KSC teaching year. All are welcome.

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Joyful Effort Practice Group Introduction by Lama Yeshe, following Calm Abiding Meditation
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00

Joyful Effort Practice Group Introduction by Lama Yeshe, following Calm Abiding Meditation

On Thursday, October 9th, Lama Yeshe will lead the Calm Abiding meditation. For the evening’s dharma talk, she will introduce the Foundations meditations and the supportive Joyful Effort Group, which opens to new members on Sunday, October 26th. All are welcome and no registration required.

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Calm Abiding Sunday with Lama Pema
Oct
26
to Jun 21

Calm Abiding Sunday with Lama Pema

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One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

The Lamas go on retreat for the summer, and Sunday practices will resume in October

Join Lama Pema for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. All are welcome.

In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

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Insight and Awareness Practice Group I
Nov
2
to Jun 7

Insight and Awareness Practice Group I

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Registration coming soon!

Led by Lama Pema, this group takes Calm Abiding meditation a step further with contemplating and exploring the mind. Open to new and renewing members at the November meeting.

Meets on Tonglen Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 pm (beginning in November)

Zoom only

Prerequisites: Tranquility Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent experience, and the lama’s permission is required.

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Insight and Awareness Practice Group II
Nov
12
to Jun 10

Insight and Awareness Practice Group II

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Registration coming soon!

Led by Lama Pema, this group meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons to deepen insight meditation. Open to new and renewing members at the November meeting.

Prerequisites: Insight I Practice Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent

Meets on Wednesdays from 2 - 4 pm in person and via Zoom.

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Tranquility Practice Group
Nov
23
to May 31

Tranquility Practice Group

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Registration coming soon!

Tranquility Practice Group focuses on foundational meditation theory and practice but is open to anyone who is interested in being part of a group to help support and inspire their ongoing meditation practice, or newcomers to meditation practice.

In-person only

No prerequisites for this group.

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KSC Solstice Garden (Weeding) Party
Jun
21
9:00 AM09:00

KSC Solstice Garden (Weeding) Party

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.

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The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others:  Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, a weekend retreat with Lama Sarah Harding
May
2
to May 4

The Total Flowering of Activity to Help Others: Profound Instructions of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu, a weekend retreat with Lama Sarah Harding

A Special Weekend Retreat!

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Friday, May 2nd, 6 - 7 pm

Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th, 10 am - noon & 2-4 pm

This weekend will introduce the visualization style of meditation, as well as the chance to deepen one’s connection to two compassion practices -- Chenrezig and Tonglen.

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KSC is Hiring
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00

KSC is Hiring

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.

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Losar (Tibetan New Year) Meditations
Feb
28
5:00 PM17:00

Losar (Tibetan New Year) Meditations

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.

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Ceremonial Arts Morning: Training for Meditation Hosts with Lama Yeshe
Feb
2
10:00 AM10:00

Ceremonial Arts Morning: Training for Meditation Hosts with Lama Yeshe

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!

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Calm Abiding Meditation & Newcomers' Night
Jan
23
6:00 PM18:00

Calm Abiding Meditation & Newcomers' Night

Curious about the practices at our temple?  Please join us for Newcomers' night! The evening will begin with a guided Calm Abiding Meditation, followed by Lama Pema introducing the center and its winter season events. Come meet other sangha members and bring a friend! All are welcome and no registration required.

6:00 - 7:30 pm, in-person & via Zoom

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Imagining a Sacred World - An event co-sponsored by Tergar Medford and KSC
Nov
9
8:00 AM08:00

Imagining a Sacred World - An event co-sponsored by Tergar Medford and KSC

A Zoom Retreat with Tim Olmsted

Join Sangha members and view the retreat in the KSC Shrine!

Saturday, November 9th

During this day, through teachings, discussions, and meditation, we’ll discover the path that leads to an experience of the world as being a "sacred world,” a world of people who are—just like us—fundamentally whole, complete and affectionately connected to each other. This is a collaboration with Tergar Medford.

Registration now open!

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Refuge Vow Ceremony
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00

Refuge Vow Ceremony

We will gather at 6 pm for a brief Calm Abiding meditation, followed by a very brief explanation of the Refuge Vow. Those wishing to take the vow will then come forward, and the ceremony of receiving the Refuge Vow six will unfold.

Please note: The Refuge Vow must take place in-person & there will be no Zoom attendance for this event.

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KSC Auction is Back!
Apr
7
to Apr 21

KSC Auction is Back!

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KSC will once again host an online auction. There will be many gently used dharma items to bid on: meditation cushions, statues, fine art, ritual objects to support practice, jewelry, Tibetan treasures, prayer flags and more. The auction will open on April 7th and bids can be made until 1pm on April 21st.

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