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…
Green Tara Series: Getting to Know Green Tara through the Thangka
Zoom Link for Your ClassThis course is open to everyone. In this class, which is part of our Green Tara series, we'll examine several versions of the Green Tara scroll painting, or thangka. You'll…
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Zoom Link for Your ClassREFUGE CEREMONY - Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple and on Zoom 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 9721110:00 - 12:30 PM (Pacific Time) start - til done, probably 2 hours…
Tonglen in Tough Times – Zoom
When life is chaotic or scary, disappointing, or unnerving, it’s sometimes hard to muster the will to practice. If your plate is full to overflowing and your emotions are running…
The Aspirations for Mahamudra: the Path in a Prayer – Part IV (completion of the series on Zoom)
This is the continuation of our exploration of The Aspirations for Mahamudra, a supplication prayer written by Rangjung Dorje. This text is one of the most treasured liturgies in the…
Light Offering Ritual Instruction
In many spiritual paths, including Tibetan Buddhism, offerings of light have great significance. In our tradition, we use light offering rituals to dispel the darkness of ignorance and the resultant…
A Wonderful Article on Two Important Pratices: Generosity and Giving
https://northwestdharma.org/the-dana-dilemmais-it-buddhist-to-pay-for-teachings/#post-28509
Summer Mud & Flowers: Touching the Earth
Join us for an in-person, child-friendly summer program hosted by Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple.
Introduction to Lojong
Do you like structured methods of learning? Would you like guidance in how to apply the practice of wisdom and compassion to situations in daily life? Take this two-hour overview…
Tonglen Group Practice Sessions – Summer, Fall and Winter – starting August 13
Tonglen—taking and sending—is an integral part of Lojong Practice and will help to open the heart and to mitigate the tendency to put oneself before others. It is a simple…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
GT Series: Green Tara Zoom Practice & Instruction
On these two important days, we'll work on the Green Tara practice from 10 AM - 2 PM PT on both days. Please plan to attend both days. This session…
GT Series: Green Tara Zoom Practice & Instruction
On these two important days, we'll work on the Green Tara practice from 10 AM - 2 PM PT on both days. Please plan to attend both days. This session…