events & Classes at ksc
Each Thursday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. In-person and via Zoom. All are welcome.
Please contact the office for the Zoom link: office@kscashland.org
Join us at the KSC Temple
Sept. 7 & 21, 9:30 - 10:30 am
All are welcome to join in simple, serene community meditation for peace.
The KSC Sanctuary is open each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm for open meditation. Come meditate in your own way in this sacred space. 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. All efforts are appreciated!
The library closes July - September, and will re-open Oct. 1st. Click here for current hours.
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.
Registration now open! Click on above image.
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.
One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
Sunday practices with the Lamas will resume in October. Upcoming Tonglen Sundays: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4
A Season for Compassion
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.
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.
Registration now open!
Saturday & Sunday, October 11 - 12
10 am – 12 pm & 2 – 4 pm
The Four Reliances, presents a profound teaching revealing how the spiritual path moves through increasingly subtle and informed reliance on trustworthy sources, culminating in our own innate wisdom.
The Lamas 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!
One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
Sunday practices with the Lamas will resume in October. Upcoming Calm Abiding Sundays: Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 21, Jan. 25
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.
Registration coming soon!
Led by Lama Yeshe, Joyful Effort Practice Group focuses on the Ngöndro or Preliminaries meditations. This series of Vajrayana (visualization) practices prepares the mind to receive and integrate Mahamudra teachings, by deepening our connection to the resources of the path, clearing our mind of negativity, strengthening our natural generosity, and creating a strong bond with our teachers.
Meets on Calm Abiding Sundays, noon - 2:30 pm
In-person & via Zoom
No prerequisites for this group.
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.
Save the date! More information coming!
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.
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.
Meets monthly on Wednesdays from 2 - 4 pm
In-person & via Zoom
Prerequisites: Insight I Practice Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent
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.
Group meet monthly on Sundays, 1:30 - 3 pm (new time)
In-person only
No prerequisites for this group.
Save the date! Registration coming!
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.
