Finding the Three Jewels: Understanding the Vow of Refuge in Tibetan Buddhism
Entering the path of awakening in Tibetan Buddhism is called 'taking refuge.' Those who wish to do so have the option to participate in a simple but meaningful public ceremony…
The Buddha’s First Teaching: The Four Noble Truths
Zoom Link for Your ClassThe Four Noble Truths are common name of the Buddha’s first teaching after enlightenment. When the Indian prince, Siddhartha Gautama, (circa 563-483 BCE) sat under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya,…
Enlightened Art: Learning to Read a Thangka, Level I
Zoom Link for Your ClassA thangka painting is traditionally a portable scroll painting, painted on cotton or silk, framed in brocade, intended to be used either for personal meditation or in order to instruct…
Dec 31st – Ring in the New Year in 3 Time Zones
Zoom Link for Your ClassCome sit 5 minutes at the stroke of midnight--in every time zone in our sangha!
Intro To Buddhism
Zoom Link for Your ClassEspecially designed for those new to Buddhism (and required for students in the Vajra Heart Program) this class will include teaching on the life of Buddha and a quick survey…
Learning to Do a Full Mediation Session – with Traditional Prayers
Zoom Link for Your ClassNOTE: This class meets three consecutive Wednesdays - Jan 12, 19 and 26th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pacific Time. You'll register just one time. The ticket includes all…
When Bad News Is Good News: Nurturing The Heart Of Fearlessness
Great Vow Zen Monastery 79640 Quincy Mayger Road, Clatskanie, ORThe mind states of fear, anger, and negativity are pervasive in difficult times. In this retreat, following the practice-heart of Machig Labdron, the great female yogini of Tibet, we’ll learn a handful of precise and memorable instructions for fearlessness in the worst of times.
This weekend retreat will be held in the delightful natural environment of Great Vow Zen monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon, or join us by Zoom.
Intro To Tibetan Buddhism
Zoom Link for Your ClassThis course continues our look at the development of the Tibetan tradition, examining how Buddhism initially rooted in India eventually migrated to Tibet and elsewhere. We’ll look at the development…
Learning to Give it All – Making the 8 Auspicious Offerings
Learn to make the most basic of altar offerings in a short practice ritual that increases generosity, discipline and good fortune. Anyone can do this beautiful practice. It's especially good for those who can't meditate, and for children. With this knowledge and skill, you can begin to learn to be an altar keeper at Dekeling.
Tonglen Two Hour Practice Retreat – Zoom
Zoom Link for Your ClassAttend this tonglen practice session on a Saturday morning and still have the weekend open for time with friends and family.
Vajra Heart: Lojong Self-Study 2022 with Lama Yeshe and Lama Lekshe
6 Lojong aphorisms for your daily practice, delivered one every two weeks, in digital format. OPEN REGISTRATION join any time after Feb 1st.
The Structure of a Sadhana
Zoom Link for Your ClassA sadhana is a liturgical text that forms the basis of many of the daily practices done in Tibetan Buddhism. The sadhana is a kind of ritualized mediation, practiced in…
Green Tara Study and Practice Series – ONGOING!!
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…
Preparing to Take the Vow of Refuge
Zoom Link for Your ClassThemselves captives in the prison of samsara, Whom can even the greatest worldly ones protect? Therefore, seek refuge in that which does not deceive—The Three Jewels— This is the practice…
Earth Day Garden Party & Potluck Lunch
Dekeling Vicarage 916 NE Highland Street, PortlandJoin us for an Earth Day celebration of gardening and lunch!!
The Aspirations for Mahamudra: the Path in a Prayer – Part II (continuation of the series)
Zoom Link for Your ClassA class series on one of the most beautiful and profound liturgies in the Kagyu tradition.
Green Tara Series: Getting to Know Green Tara through Mantra
Zoom Link for Your ClassIn our year-long exploration of the practice of Green Tara, we will explore many aspects of the practice. One of these ways is through the use of mantra. The word…
Shamatha Practice: Review of Methods for Daily Practice
Zoom Link for Your ClassAll students at Dekeling can take instruction in shamatha (calm abiding) practice. We offer classes, retreats, and study of this important meditation method. This class is for those who have…
Green Tara Series: Getting to Know Green Tara through Mudra
Zoom Link for Your ClassThis class is open only to those enrolled in the Green Tara Series. In this class, you'll learn the basic mudras (ritual hand gestures) that are used in the Green…
Managing the Inner Critic with Zen teacher Jogen Salzberg
Zoom Link for Your ClassSATURDAY May 14 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM PT SUNDAY May 15 (optional session) 10 AM to 1 PM PT Every person has a…