We offer a wide variety of weekly classes in Portland, Salem, Eugene, & Hawaii. These wonderful classes include guided meditation and practical teaching and are excellent for all levels. Our Events & Retreats program includes beginners' workshops, special one-time courses, and retreats that allow us to gain a rich experience of Buddha's teachings and meditations.
For those wishing to go deeper by studying and practicing more systematically, MKBC offers the in-depth study programs, the Foundation Programs and Teacher Training Program. We can solve our daily problems of stress, anxiety, anger, uncontrolled desire, confusion, jealousy, and so on, and find deep and lasting inner peace.
For those wishing to go deeper by studying and practicing more systematically, MKBC offers the in-depth study programs, the Foundation Programs and Teacher Training Program. We can solve our daily problems of stress, anxiety, anger, uncontrolled desire, confusion, jealousy, and so on, and find deep and lasting inner peace.
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Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center is a 501(c) non profit meditation center in Portland, Oregon and a member of the New Kadampa Tradition, founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. MKBC wishes to be a a place where anyone can uncover their full potential for happiness and freedom from suffering.
We have had a meditation center in Portland since 1997 and we offers meditation classes, day courses, retreats, and chanted prayers for Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike.Everyone can benefit from meditation; you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend meditation classes at Mahasiddha. We have in-depth study programs for those interested in delving into Buddha's teachings and text with other dedicated students.
We have had a meditation center in Portland since 1997 and we offers meditation classes, day courses, retreats, and chanted prayers for Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike.Everyone can benefit from meditation; you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend meditation classes at Mahasiddha. We have in-depth study programs for those interested in delving into Buddha's teachings and text with other dedicated students.
Eight Steps to Happiness A Buddhist meditation class for challenging times. Based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this inspiring series. Vajrayogini is a female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga.
Sunday Morning Meditation Sunday Mornings | 10:30am - 12:00pm On-going Through applying Buddhist teachings to our daily life, we can not only benefit ourselves by developing inner peace and wisdom, .Lunchtime Meditation Mon, Tues, Wed | 12:15- 12:45pm | Our 30-minute lunchtime classes are an enjoyable way to ease into meditation.
Sunday Morning Meditation Sunday Mornings | 10:30am - 12:00pm On-going Through applying Buddhist teachings to our daily life, we can not only benefit ourselves by developing inner peace and wisdom, .Lunchtime Meditation Mon, Tues, Wed | 12:15- 12:45pm | Our 30-minute lunchtime classes are an enjoyable way to ease into meditation.
If you wish to attend in person please email the center at info@meditationinoregon.org to check for availability and reserve your spot. We are able to accommodate 14 people to attend in person at a time (at classes and events taught by Kadam Heather Rocklin). Masks and social distancing required until further notice.
Kadam Heather, a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for 23 years, has been the Resident Teacher of Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center in Portland since 2006. A working mother of a 7 year old, Kadam Heather shows how Buddha's teachings are practical and beneficial for everyone. Her teachings are clear and compassionate and she presents with a warmth that makes them very accessible.
Learn how to start and maintain a regular meditation practice. The reason we are not happy in our life is because our mind is filled with negative thoughts and feelings such as anger, depression, anxiety and jealousy. Meditation causes this negativity to settle and allows a peaceful state of mind to arise.
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Jul 09, 2020
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