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Special Programs By or For Members
Members’ Inspiration
You are invited to organize additional ones… Contact our Volunteering coordinator with your ideas.
The wonders of the Pacific Northwest
Drala Hikes
Join us for a drala hike where we quiet the mind in order to open ourselves to the wisdom of nature and the drala energies of the Pacific Northwest. We hike in noble silence while contemplatively attuning and engaging the senses in the phenomenal world around us. Hikes of all levels are offered with family-friendly events available.
Drala hikes are open to everyone, but no dogs please. For questions about this or other things, please contact Liz Howell, Drala Hike Coordinator. See the upcoming schedule in our Events listing.
The healing soothing practice
White Tara Practice
Please join us online every Thursday morning, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, for the healing, soothing practice of White Tara, led by senior teacher Rayna Jacobson. See our Events listing for details.
Emanated from the tears of the compassionate Avalokiteshvara, peaceful White Tara is said to witness the suffering of beings through her seven eyes. She soothes their fear, calms their anguish, heals their suffering, restores their health—both individual and communal—and extends their lives. This is a lineage practice particularly relied upon in times of domestic and community turmoil and disharmony, or in the midst of attacks on health and longevity.
This group practice is open to all, and instruction will be given during the session. Please know that this is a somewhat advanced Buddhist practice, involving visualization and mantra recitation, so some experience with meditation is recommended. For any questions about this practice, please contact Rayna Jacobson, [email protected].
In enlightened society
Aging Group
The Portland Aging group, Aging in Enlightened Society, is a social group for those who are experiencing aging – whether it be turning 40 or 70. This group meets twice a month on 1st & 3rd Mondays, from 3 – 4:30 PM. See our Events listing for details.
The term ‘aging’ implies elders, and while that age group is certainly part of the focus, growing older is happening to each of us every day. Our purpose is to promote community, connection, and inspiration among people wanting to bring their life experiences onto the path of meditation and mindfulness.
Please contact us for more information or to be added to the Aging group email list for announcements of time and place for our meetings and other occasional announcements.
Ongoing study
Studies for Some Members
Some members of our community study in Shambhala and with teachers in other organizations:
