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.
Monday Night Meditation & Dialogue
One-on-One Meeting With a Teacher
and how to apply it in daily life.
They are open to active members of the community, and are free.
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation from 1:30-2:00 PM PT. New to meditation? No problem. Not a Buddhist? No problem. It's a small group and a friendly space. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome.
Upcoming Special Events
Green Tara Ongoing Study and Practice Series – Enrollment now closed
Green Tara is one of the most beloved practices in the Vajrayana. In 2022 we are offering a special step-by-step series of classes and workshops designed for beginners, to help…
Find out more »RETREAT – Blueprint for Freedom: finding joy and stability in chaotic times (in-person and Zoom)
Dekeling retreat at Great Vow Zen Monastery, in-person and on Zoom.
Find out more »Shamatha in the Path of Mahamudra – Level II Series
The Shamatha in the Path of Mahamudra – Level II Series is intended to sharpen clarity and increase stability in Shamatha.
Find out more »Approaching the Vajrayana
(Note: If you are enrolled in the Green Tara series, this class is free and you are pre-registered!) This course will give you a deeper sense of the practices known…
Find out more »Medicine Buddha Retreat
Medicine Buddha is an excellent practice for those whose heart lies in healing and well-being. This retreat will meet in an intentionally intimate small group group format with no more…
Find out more »Shamatha Half-day Group Sit
Doing a slightly longer meditation session from time to time will help extend your skill set and is beneficial in many ways. If you have done Buddhist meditation elsewhere, attended…
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