Abiding Light Coast Retreat 2025
This free and well-favoured human form is difficult to obtain.
Now that we have the chance to realise the full human potential,
If we don’t make good use of this opportunity,
How could we possibly expect to have such a chance again?
From the moment we genuinely take up
This irreversible attitude—
The mind that aspires to liberate entirely
The infinite realms of beings.
From then on, even while asleep,
Or during moments of inattention,
A plentiful, unceasing force of merit
Will arise, equal to the vastness of the sky.
What lucid person could be in despair
Proceeding this way from joy to joy?
~ Shantideva, The Way of the Bodhisattva
Awareness and compassion are our inherent and inalienable buddhanature, ever-present and ever-good. Awareness and compassion are more than complementary: they are each other’s prerequisite, foundation, and fulfillment.
The purpose of every particular Buddhist practice is the cultivation of awareness, or compassion, or both. Many of the obstacles we encounter on the path arise from trying to cultivate one without the other.
This residential retreat will explore time-tested Buddhist practices for cultivating awareness and compassion, and explore ways to work with the inevitable obstacles — which, as it happily turns out, are not really obstacles, but hidden keys for realizing the goodness and beauty and power of buddhanature. With awakened heart and mind (bodhicitta), we are able to benefit ourselves and others.
Teacher George Draffan is a long-time student of the Buddha-Dharma, grateful for his training with Geshe Lhundub Sopa, Ken McLeod, Lama Michael Conklin, and other teachers. You can learn more about him here.
As in previous years, this retreat will be limited to roughly a dozen people, so please register soon. The retreat typically fills quickly.
Setting: The retreat will take place on a 500-acre natural area near Cascade Head on the Oregon Coast. The beach and forest setting are an ideal container for group practice and individual meditation. Rising before dawn and maintaining noble silence, we create a mandala of community and mutual support for our commitment to awakening. There will be sessions of teaching, sitting meditation, qigong (mindful movement), chanting, and discussion. Retreatants also do some daily work-practice such as sweeping or helping prepare meals. There will also be time for beach and forest walks.
Lodging: Lodging is dormitory style, and there will be space that is inclusive of all gender expressions. The facility provides two individual use bathrooms and showers. Access to lodging and practice areas include some stairs and sandy or hilly terrain – for those who need accessibility details and support, please reach out. The Dekeling sangha is a place where all practitioners are welcome – we support your deepening practice for the benefit of all beings, safely and with respect.
The spacious sleeping rooms will have at least three retreatants each. For those who prefer, we may be able to provide camping arrangements for an additional cost. Please let us know!
COSTS
Early registration (before or on March 31, 2025): $675
Standard registration if space is still available (April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025): $725
Late registration if space is still available (July 1, 2025 – September 1, 2025): $775
If needed, we may be able to waitlist participation.
Register BELOW!
This registration form provides retreat staff with information needed to make it a positive, productive experience for all, including sections on food needs and lodging preferences. A link to a secure payment site is included at the end of the form and is required to complete your registration.
Abiding Light Coast Retreat 2025
An In-Person Retreat with George
September 22-26, 2025
Camp Westwind near Cascade Head on the Oregon Coast
$675 / 725 / 775
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Mind Like the Sky
Mind Like the Sky
An In-Person Retreat with Lekshe
September 29th
This retreat, in Hurleyville, New York, is led by Lama Lekshe and organized by staff of All Kings, a non-profit dedicated to helping previously incarcerated men engage in supportive community. The primary attendees will be the Hurleyville community, but Dekeling students can attend with Lama Lekshe’s permission. For permission, email Lama Lekshe.
Coming Soon!
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Meditation & Lunch Gathering in Corbett, Oregon
Meditation & Teaching Gathering
Saturday, October 18th
Schedule
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Meditation and Teaching Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Community Lunch (optional)
Location
Corbett, Oregon
Private center - please register to receive the address
This gathering offers a beautiful opportunity to come together in practice, nourishment, and community. We look forward to sharing this time with you.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Saturday Tonglen
Monthly Saturday Tonglen
Second Saturday of each month
10-11:00 AM (Pacific time)
This practice session takes place in this Zoom room.
Tonglen (Taking and Sending) is a meditation practice that uses altruistic intention and visualization to counter some of the greatest obstacles to awakening. Taking and Sending is a subset of Tibetan Mind Training (Lojong) practice.
All students are welcome. Come any time between 10 and 11AM and stay as long as you like. Meditations are guided by a teacher. Beginners are welcome.
Tonglen reduces selfishness and self-centered suffering; purifies the negative habit-patterns that limit one’s ability to experience loving-kindness, compassion and wisdom; and cultivates the awakening heart (bodhicitta), a cause of good meditation, equanimity and joy.
Tonglen engages all six of the perfections: giving, ethics, patience, joyous effort, meditation, and wisdom. Though highly efficacious in reducing suffering and increasing strength and pliancy of both heart and mind, tonglen is a simple practice that can be done in formal meditation and also be easily carried in one’s daily activities.
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple & on Zoom
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Potluck for Kevin and Marette
Welcome Potluck for Kevin and Marette
Join us in welcoming Kevin and Marette, visiting students from New York, to our community!
When: Friday, August 22nd
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: The Vicarage
3333 NE 16th Avenue, Portland
What to bring: This is a potluck gathering - please bring a dish to share
Who: All community members are welcome
No registration required - just come as you are!
This is a wonderful opportunity to extend hospitality and build connections with our new friends. We look forward to sharing good food and conversation together.
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Mid Week Sanity Sit
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
These are challenging times. You need this. We all do. Join us for half an hour of calm abiding meditation every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Not a Buddhist? No problem. It’s a small group and a friendly space.
New to meditation? No problem. Brief beginners’ instructions are given every time. Everyone welcome. Stop right in the middle of your day and do 30 minutes of meditation for all beings.
Tuesday and Wednesdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Peter Daishin Renner in this Zoom room.
Thursdays
1:30 to 2:00 PM (Pacific time)
Led by Lama Lekshe or George Draffan in this Zoom room.
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Monday Meditation & Dialogue at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple & on Zoom
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Monday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific Time in this virtual Zoom room.
Our Monday night meditation is followed by a discussion, where every question is welcome and each person in the room is a valued voice. It’s an opportunity for beginners and more advanced students to mingle, sharing their experience and creating a rich and enjoyable conversation. Beginners’ instructions are given each time. After the meditation, we have a 10 minute tea break before the discussion begins.
On the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, we meet by Zoom and also in person at the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
On these second and fourth Mondays we also have an informal BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) gathering at the HOW Temple starting at 6:15 PM. You don’t need to bring your dinner, but if you want to join in and hang out, please do so! The intention is to get to know one another better and have more time to connect. No need to RSVP, just come and eat your dinner with us!
Everyone welcome!
Evenings: Shamatha-Vipashyana (Copy)
Four evening teachings and practice led by George Draffan
June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 7 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The classic path of Buddhist meditation is founded upon the cultivation of calm abiding (shamatha or shinay) and clear seeing (vipashyana or lhatong): the capacity to be present in experience and to directly understand its nature.
This four-class series will combine study, reflection, and meditation practice with homework and carrying practices.
Open to all.
Those who are in the Buddhist Practitioners Program do NOT need to register for these classes; they are included in the BPP.
Buddhist Practitioners Program
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long intensive series of classes and meditation sessions led by George Draffan. The program is suitable for beginners and for experienced practitioners who want to develop a sustained path of study, reflection, and meditation.
Evenings: Shamatha-Vipashyana
Four evening teachings and practice led by George Draffan
June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 7 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The classic path of Buddhist meditation is founded upon the cultivation of calm abiding (shamatha or shinay) and clear seeing (vipashyana or lhatong): the capacity to be present in experience and to directly understand its nature.
This four-class series will combine study, reflection, and meditation practice with homework and carrying practices.
Open to all.
Those who are in the Buddhist Practitioners Program do NOT need to register for these classes; they are included in the BPP.