Programs
Transformative Social Change Group
April 7th—December 8th
A new Transformative Social Change affinity group is forming! The group focuses on bringing together Radical Dharma, Social Liberation, Shambhala Warriorship, and other related wisdom traditions, and explores transformative social change in our community Continue »
Dharma Study - Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
August 4th—December 22nd
Join us for a book study group on Trungpa Rinpoche’s landmark book: Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism. Beginning with the introduction, we will be going through the book chapter by chapter, with facilitation by one of our center teachers. Continue »
Trident Book Three study group and practice
September 21st
Trident Book Three practice and study Continue »
Drala Meditation Hike: Oak Island
September 28th
Join us for an evening Drala Hike around Oak Island on Sauvie Island. This is a wildlife-rich
oak grassland in the middle of Sturgeon Lake. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
September 28th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Day Long Buddhist Retreat: All Practices Welcome
September 29th
Join us for this day of meditation which brings together practitioners of the hinayana, mahayana and vajrayana practice paths! Continue »
Community Conversation: Shambhala Day I Ching Discussion
October 6th
Things are changing rapidly in Shambhala internationally and many of us are experiencing groundlessness and uncertainty looking forward. Portland Shambhala will be holding weekly short community conversations every Sunday after community practice. Continue »
Town Hall Meeting: Center Relocation Options
October 12th
October's Town Hall is for members only. Continue »
Drala Meditation Hike: Falls Creek Falls
October 13th
Join us for a Drala Hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This trail follows Falls
Creek, climbing through a 30-60 year old forest for about 1 1/2 miles. Continue »
The Art of Being Human
with Shastri Janet Bronstein
October 19th—October 20th
LIVING AS IF EACH MOMENT WERE FRESH AND NEW, relaxing the wish to experience something different from what is happening right now, feeling the strength of one’s being, and the tenderness of one’s heart – these are some of the hallmarks of being human. In Continue »
Drala Meditation Hike: Tamanawas Falls in the Mt Hood Wilderness
October 26th
Please join us for a hike in the Mt Hood Wilderness to Tamanawas Falls. With scenic
foot bridges and mossy-banked access to Cold Spring Creek this will be a delightful
hike. Continue »
Day Long Buddhist Retreat: All Practices Welcome
October 27th
Join us for this day of meditation which brings together practitioners of the hinayana, mahayana and vajrayana practice paths! Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 27th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Opening Our Hearts to Social Liberation Workshop
with Michaela McCormick & Anemone Fresh
November 9th
This one-day workshop explores opening our hearts to social liberation, the dharma's role in lliberating us all, and creating a brave and caring space for us to connect with our basic goodness. Continue »
Community Conversation
November 10th
Things are changing rapidly in Shambhala internationally and many of us are experiencing groundlessness and uncertainty looking forward. Portland Shambhala will be holding weekly short community conversations every Sunday after community practice. Continue »
Urban Weekthün
with Shastri Calryn Aston
November 15th—November 22nd
The Portland Shambhala Meditation Center warmly invites you to explore your inherent wisdom and kindness during our Fall Urban Retreat. Together we will engage a week (or 3 days) of mindfulness meditation practice, contemplation, and creating sacred commu Continue »
Day Long Buddhist Retreat: All Practices Welcome
November 24th
Join us for this day of meditation which brings together practitioners of the hinayana, mahayana and vajrayana practice paths! Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 26th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Community Conversation
December 1st
Things are changing rapidly in Shambhala internationally and many of us are experiencing groundlessness and uncertainty looking forward. Portland Shambhala will be holding weekly short community conversations every Sunday after community practice. Continue »
Community Conversation
December 15th
Things are changing rapidly in Shambhala internationally and many of us are experiencing groundlessness and uncertainty looking forward. Portland Shambhala will be holding weekly short community conversations every Sunday after community practice. Continue »
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 26th
This powerful monthly practice is open to everyone. We chant a liturgy composed by Shambhala's founder, the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as a means of overcoming the obstacle of spiritual materialism in our practice, our lives and Continue »
Day Long Buddhist Retreat: All Practices Welcome
December 29th
Join us for this day of meditation which brings together practitioners of the hinayana, mahayana and vajrayana practice paths! Continue »
