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“I’ve been told that the Buddha once said: Nothing is as it appears. Nor is it otherwise.” Join us after morning shamatha for a presentation of Jef Gunn’s artwork in the KCC community space, where several of his pieces are on display.
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This year marks a remarkable milestone: 25 years of SCOL and 50 years of KCC. To honor this shared journey, we’ll gather on the retreat land to celebrate all that has unfolded so far and to look ahead with enthusiasm to the retreats and possibilities yet to come.
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is based on a Tara practice by Chogyur Lingpa and has been honored and acknowledged by Tai Situ Rinpoche and HH Dalai Lama as well as many other esteemed teachers and lamas. These are simple movements that anyone can learn, no experience necessary, open to all.
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This four-day residential weekend workshop offers techniques in outdoor landscape painting in the high desert forest of the eastern Columbia Gorge. The workshop is designed for artists of varying skill […]
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 - Monday, Oct 12, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The latest updates from the KCC community.
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Did you know that the apparel industry contributes 8% to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of wastewater? The United Nations Sustainability Goals website includes the following suggestions for reducing the environmental damage caused when clothes end up in landfills, and for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions…
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A heartfelt thank you to our new Sustaining Supporters, and to those who increased their gifts during this year’s Sustaining Supporter Campaign! Thanks to you, we surpassed every goal we set, allowing KCC to invest in the people, technology, and spaces that carry this Dharma community forward.
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Week 5 pushed KCC’s Sustaining Supporter campaign over the top: we met every goal! The final week of the Sustaining Supporter campaign isn’t about closing a gap. If KCC has supported your practice this year, consider making a sustaining commitment before the campaign closes.
KCC’s regular meditations are open to all members of the public, and in most cases the teacher will offer basic instructions before meditation.
