Welcome! You have found the website for Kagyu Changchub Chuling, a Vajrayana Buddhist center located in Portland, Oregon. Founded by the Very Venerable Kalu Rinpoche in 1976, KCC’s focus is in supporting practitioners in their process of spiritual awakening. We invite you to look around the site and explore the programs we support and the resources we offer.
As a part of its regular schedule, KCC offers weekly meditation sessions and regular retreats and Dharma events. For schedules and descriptions, visit the Meditation and Programs link.
KCC is building long-term retreat facilities near Goldendale, Washington. Venerable Bokar Rinpoche, who was an inspiration for and early supporter of the project, named it Ser Chö Ösel Ling—"Land of the Clear Light Golden Dharma." Eventually the facilities will accommodate extended cloistered retreats and shorter retreats for groups and individuals. Currently, KCC hosts several group retreats each year in the completed north wing of the cloister. For more information on the project or retreat opportunities, visit the Long Retreat Project link.
If you’d like to learn more about KCC or hear Dharma teachings, visit the About KCC or Recordings and Media link.
Finally, KCC is a volunteer organization. The programs and events we offer are supported by your offerings of time, effort, and money. We invite you to learn how you can support our long retreat project or the urban center.
SPRING CELEBRATION
On May 14, KCC hosted "Spring Celebration," our annual open house at Ser Cho Osel Ling. It included tours of the land, including the newly-completed South Wing of the cloister, forest hikes, and a potluck lunch. The event was highlighted by a wonderful speech from writer, scholar, and retired Unitarian Minister, the Reverend Doctor Marilyn Sewell. Below is a video of the formal presentation, including speeches from Dr. Sewell and KCC's Board President, Sally Alworth: