events & Classes at ksc

Library Hours
Mondays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lama Sundays at 11:30 following the talks

Come peruse our wonderful collection of general Buddhist and Tibetan Buddhist materials.  Anyone interested in Buddhist studies is welcome to borrow books and various media.  We hope you will enjoy exploring this valuable community resource!  

First two sessions, October 15th and 29th.

The Dharma Kids program serves children in grades K - 5. The program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about and experience the Dharma in ways suitable for children.

The guided Tonglen meditation begins with consideration and transformation of our own sufferings, and moves us outward to encompass the reality of others’ situation.

Next Tonglen Sunday: April 21st, 9:00 to 11:30 am

A practice group for people who have attended a Niguma Yogas Retreat with Kalu Rinpoche.

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.

Next Calm Abiding Sunday: May 5th, 9:00 am to 11:30 pm

This group takes Calm Abiding meditation a step further with contemplating and exploring the mind.

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

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, April 9 - May 7

During this class, we will explore the process of the body's dying sequence, as well as the Tibetan Buddhist view of what occurs following death.

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.

Led by Lama Pema, this group meets monthly via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons to deepen insight meditation.

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

Joyful Effort will have a short spring session focusing on the Preliminaries, the chapter on Refuge.

Spring Session Practices: April 21, May 12, June 16

Sundays, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

In-person & via Zoom

The retreat site will be Cascade Mountain Ranch, Hugo, Oregon. There is currently a waitlist for this event.

Join this group and learn Buddhist practices to support those who are experiencing the transition of death and dying. Itis only open to those who take the spring 2024 class on death and dying.

This introduction will take place just after Calm Abiding Sunday practice. Come and learn what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels.

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.