Most Sundays 9:30–11:30 am (see dates above) 3841 SE 51st Ave., Portland Our Sunday morning gathering includes kirtan and chanting, dharma reflections and a half-hour silent sitting. We chant in the bhakti tradition until 11:00 am, and then practice sitting meditation for 30 minutes. These …
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Oct. 13–16 | Loving, Living, Dying: Turning Toward Home
Loving, Living, Dying: Turning Toward Home October 13-16, 2019 | Breitenbush Hot Springs | Detroit, Oregon Impermanence and change shape the contours of every life. They confront us in shattered dreams and crumbling beliefs; in the loss of a job, or health, or a home; in the death of a …
Dana: Giving And Receiving
The Pali term "dana" comes from the Sanskrit daan, which loosely translates as generosity, reciprocity, an expression of gratitude and appreciation. As a practice, dana invites reflection on the goodness of giving, and invites us to participate in a world that reflects natural ease, appreciation, …