events & Classes at ksc

One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

The guided Tonglen meditation begins with consideration and transformation of our own sufferings, and moves us outward to encompass the reality of others’ situation. Meditation is followed by a teaching. All are welcome.

The Dharma Kids program serves children in grades K - 5. The program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about and experience the Dharma in ways suitable for children.

Led by Lama Yeshe, Joyful Effort Practice Group focuses on the Ngöndro or Preliminaries meditations.

Meets on Tonglen Sundays, noon - 2:00 pm, in-person & via Zoom

First session: October 27th

Each Thursday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. In-person and via Zoom. All are welcome.

A practice group for people who have attended a Niguma Yogas Retreat with Kalu Rinpoche.

Wednesday, January 1st, 1:00 - 3:30 pm.

Please join us as we greet the new year and lay to rest the old year! All are welcome. No registration required.

The Tranquility Practice Group is now full. Please contact the KSC office to be placed on a wait list: office@kscashland.org

Tranquility Practice Group focuses on foundational meditation theory and practice but is open to anyone who is interested in being part of a group to help support and inspire their ongoing meditation practice.

First Session: November 10th, 12:30 - 2:30 pm

In-person only

The KSC Library is open through June. Click here for current hours. (Please note: The library will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 23rd - Jan. 6th.

Anyone interested in Buddhist studies is welcome to borrow books and various media covering aspects of both Buddhism in general, and Tibetan Buddhism. Also, there are some selective subjects that include studies on death and dying, Buddhist art, and locally recorded teachings by Buddhist teachers.

The KSC Sanctuary is open each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm for open meditation. Come meditate in your own way in this sacred space. All are welcome.

Led by Lama Pema, this group takes Calm Abiding meditation a step further with contemplating and exploring the mind.

Meets on Calm Abiding Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

First session: October 13th

Zoom only

Prerequisites: Tranquility Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent experience, and the lama’s permission is required.

Led by Lama Pema, this group meets monthly in-person and via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons to deepen insight meditation.

First session: October 16th

Prerequisites: Insight I Practice Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent

One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

Join Lama Pema for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation followed by a tea break and teaching.

In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support. Meditation is followed by a teaching. All are welcome.