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We are a Portland-based meditation community committed to supporting each other in life and on the path of awakening.

Today at KCC

Welcome to Kagyu Changchub Chuling, a center for Buddhist meditation in the Tibetan tradition.
Join us for any of our regularly-scheduled meditation practices; we have options to suit meditators at all levels.

Upcoming Events

Register for retreats, classes, and events to deepen your meditation practice and understanding of the Dharma.

The World is Its Own Magic – A Weekend of Plein Air Painting and Mindfulness

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

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Karmaoke: The Return!

On November 1st, the veil thins… and the Dharma sings! Join us for a Halloween‑themed fall FUNdraiser full of song, silliness, and Dharma delight. After our usual Sunday Morning Shamatha, we’ll take a short break and then dive straight into community karaoke, followed by a seasonal potluck to keep the party going.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Practicing With the Heart-Mind

In this retreat we will explore practices that observe how our bodies seem to hold emotions and what happens in the body when emotions arise. Our purpose will be to simply allow experience rather than to change, fix, or explain anything. By becoming aware of what is there, we can befriend it in a non-conceptual way.

Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 - Monday, Nov 9, 2026
5:30 pm - 10:00 am

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NEWS & COMMUNITY

The latest updates from the KCC community.

Conflict Resolution and KCC’s Harmony Council

Even in a sangha setting where people are trying to live in harmony, conflicts arise and beg to be addressed. KCC has outlined conflict resolution procedures to help people work towards resolution.  If – for whatever reason – conflict still cannot be resolved, KCC’s Harmony Council members can help facilitate resolution.

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Celebrating 25 Years of SCOL

Thank you to everyone who came out to SCOL this past weekend to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and special thanks to our dedicated SCOL staff and the many hands that helped make it happen! For those who presented at tables, supported parking, prepared the space, cooked, and helped with cleanup, the event would not have been possible without your support.

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50th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar

We are delighted to announce that pre-orders are now open for KCC’s Commemorative 50th Anniversary calendar, featuring masterful thangka art from our very own Sanje Elliott. This calendar was lovingly designed and produced as an offering to KCC and its mission by our dear friends from Amber Lotus Publishing.

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New to KCC?

KCC’s regular meditations are open to all members of the public, and in most cases the teacher will offer basic instructions before meditation.

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