Dekeling is a meditation community based in Portland, Oregon. We offer authentic Tibetan Buddhism, made accessible for today’s world. Join us for meditation, classes, and special events.

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Buddhist Practitioners Program: A Year-Long Course with George

The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long course of classes and meditation instruction covering the stages of the path and establishing a consistent daily practice that integrates refuge and bodhicitta, shamatha, vipashyana, and the four immeasurables.

Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

On New Year’s Day, Lama Lekshe will read Atisha’s most famous work, and cordially invites you to join in.

Our annual deep dive into Lojong – heart and mind training. Strengthen compassion for this crazy world, step-by-step.

Hands-on practice of the Tibetan Ritual Feast Gathering at the Vicarage. Instruction videos and other resources.


Ongoing Events

Monday Meditation & Dialogue

Join the community for meditation and discussion. Bring your questions, doubts and curiosity. This is a great way to explore our community culture.

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Start your day with practice as a priority. Nourish body and mind in a group with gentle guidance from George and bring movement and stillness together as one.

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Monthly Saturday Tonglen

Tonglen is a meditation ritual to deepen and stabilize compassion and wisdom. Join this free drop-in group to try it out. No previous experience is necessary.

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Browse all the current practice and learning opportunities and see which are a match for your aspirations, your schedule and participation preferences.

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Learning Resources

An ever-growing cache of resources to support your practice. Check in frequently. We add new things often.

Lama Michael Conklin

Lama Michael is Lekshe’s main American teacher. He was known for his kindness, humor and sparkling clarity and precision in teaching.