What we’re about
The Shambhala Meditation Center of Portland is part of the global community of Shambhala. Meditation provides benefits to our sense of wellbeing, engagement with our minds, relationships, our society, nature and our world. Our vision is to create a culture of kindness and care, where our community connections support our spiritual path. Our programs, groups and community gatherings offer a way to study and practice teachings from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Please join us in this journey!
In-Person & Online Offerings
Currently we meet in-person on Tuesday evenings, as well as every third Saturday morning at our temporary rental space at SE 25th & Madison. (We are in the process of looking for a new permanent physical location.) All other programs and groups are being held virtually over Zoom with some events held outdoors.
Many people attend Portland Shambhala events through different avenues. Even though there's often not many RSVPs for our events on MeetUp, there are many people who do attend! If you want to know how many people are registered and are going to attend an event, send us a message through MeetUp or write to hello@portland.shambhala.org and we will tell you!
ℹ️ More info at https://portland.shambhala.org
📅 For a complete listing of programs and events, view our monthly calendar
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❓ Questions? Write to us at hello@portland.shambhala.org.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Weekday Morning Meditation ONLINELink visible for attendees
Join us for Weekday Morning Meditation in an online format. Start the new day with community meditation over Zoom on Mondays and Fridays, from 8-9am, followed by 30 minutes-ish of contemplative discussion. Practice will start with morning chants (shared on the Zoom screen) followed by silent meditation. Participants are welcome to join and leave the practice whenever their schedules permit.
The program is free (though donations are gratefully accepted) and well attended by a core group of people who don't RSVP on Meetup. Newcomers, please join us! 🌼
Schedule:
8:00 - 8:10 AM Traditional morning chants
8:10 - 8:30 AM Sitting
8:30 - 8:35 AM Walking meditation
8:35 - 9:00 AM Sitting meditation & compassion meditation
9:00 AM Optional chatting about the day’s meditation experience🔶 Join via Zoom:
🔗 https://portland.shambhala.org/zoom-open-meditation/Zoom Meeting ID: 817 700 397
Passcode: 108❓ For questions or technical issues, write to hello@portland.shambhala.org
ℹ️ For more information, check out our calendar and website at https://portland.shambhala.org/
- Weekday Morning Meditation ONLINELink visible for attendees
Join us for Weekday Morning Meditation in an online format. Start the new day with community meditation over Zoom on Mondays and Fridays, from 8-9am, followed by 30 minutes-ish of contemplative discussion. Practice will start with morning chants (shared on the Zoom screen) followed by silent meditation. Participants are welcome to join and leave the practice whenever their schedules permit.
The program is free (though donations are gratefully accepted) and well attended by a core group of people who don't RSVP on Meetup. Newcomers, please join us! 🌼
Schedule:
8:00 - 8:10 AM Traditional morning chants
8:10 - 8:30 AM Sitting
8:30 - 8:35 AM Walking meditation
8:35 - 9:00 AM Sitting meditation & compassion meditation
9:00 AM Optional chatting about the day’s meditation experience🔶 Join via Zoom:
🔗 https://portland.shambhala.org/zoom-open-meditation/Zoom Meeting ID: 817 700 397
Passcode: 108❓ For questions or technical issues, write to hello@portland.shambhala.org
ℹ️ For more information, check out our calendar and website at https://portland.shambhala.org/
- Decompress + Connect! Friday Night Meditation GroupTaborSpace, Portland, OR
Decompress and connect at the end of your work week with meditation practice and community. This event is in partnership with the Young Meditators Group of Portland.
This open session offers 20 minutes of silent meditation followed by a meditative talking circle practice, and the opportunity to connect and socialize afterwards at a local pub.
No experience required, and meditators of all traditions are welcome.
Cushions will be provided but feel free to bring your own.SCHEDULE
6:30 – 7:00PM Silent Meditation
During this session, you may come and go freely but please help maintain the silence.7:00 – 7:25PM Meditative Talking Circle
Resting on the foundation of meditation practice, this talking circle practice expands to include others in the circle. While maintaining a meditation practice, members of the circle are welcome to speak from the present moment, though speaking is not required to participate. Instructions will be provided at the beginning so please arrive on time for this part of the practice.7:25PM Closing and Social
There will be some time after group to connect after practice, after which the group may choose to go out for drinks and snacks at a nearby pub within walking distance.This is a free event.
Donations are welcome! Suggested donation amount $5-10
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Join us for Weekday Morning Meditation in an online format. Start the new day with community meditation over Zoom on Mondays and Fridays, from 8-9am, followed by 30 minutes-ish of contemplative discussion. Practice will start with morning chants (shared on the Zoom screen) followed by silent meditation. Participants are welcome to join and leave the practice whenever their schedules permit.
The program is free (though donations are gratefully accepted) and well attended by a core group of people who don't RSVP on Meetup. Newcomers, please join us! 🌼
Schedule:
8:00 - 8:10 AM Traditional morning chants
8:10 - 8:30 AM Sitting
8:30 - 8:35 AM Walking meditation
8:35 - 9:00 AM Sitting meditation & compassion meditation
9:00 AM Optional chatting about the day’s meditation experience🔶 Join via Zoom:
🔗 https://portland.shambhala.org/zoom-open-meditation/Zoom Meeting ID: 817 700 397
Passcode: 108❓ For questions or technical issues, write to hello@portland.shambhala.org
ℹ️ For more information, check out our calendar and website at https://portland.shambhala.org/
