Rose City Rebel Dhamma Week of 8.18.25

[Rose City Rebel Dhamma]

Rose City Rebel Dhamma: Wednesdays from 7:00-pm-9:00pm Pacific Time

To join the sangha go here: https://zoom.us/j/495784942 (it will be the same link every week)

Group Information

We have a 35-40 minute meditation - guided or silent depending on the pulse of the group each week. We then have a Dhamma talk or reading and discussion. There is also time to share/discuss practice stuff or other desired topics. 

Hey dear sangha,

Tomorrow we will continue to delve into practicing with difficult emotions. We of course will open it up and talk about how things are arising for us-given the causes and conditions we are living within. What feels constricted, what feels expansive-how do we cultivate or allow spaciousness when what is felt may be in the neighborhood of existential and real threat? How does community/sangha come into play? May we peel the layers of a garlic bulb ( ;) ) back together with some strong foundation. Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it tomorrow

This week's reading here

  May all beings be liberated--Palestine Will Be Free 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me in response to this email

I created a form that people can use any time to offer feedback for the group, and propose topics if you don't feel like doing so during the group. That form is here. I will just leave it open for the foreseeable future.

Local-ish Events:

Pah Bah Weekend for the Pacific Hermitage September 20th & 21st

More information here
The schedule for the weekend’s events is below:
Saturday, Sept. 20
Meditation Retreat: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
There will be structured periods of sitting, walking, and Dhamma reflections. This is a lovely opportunity to settle into the weekend and the community. Please bring a zafu or cushion if you need one. 
Sunday, Sept. 21
Meal Offering: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pah Bah Ceremony & Dhamma Reflections: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
If you are attending the meal, please bring a dish to share to the kitchen and be settled into your seat by 10:30. Otherwise, please arrive by 12:30. The monks will be available in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday to talk with guests and take photos.

All are welcome! There is a big field, sports courts, and a playground for kids. If you are interested in helping or volunteering on either of the days, please contact jessica...@gmail.com. 

Online Events:

BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Sangha (26BV21) with Kaira Jewel Lingo

Open to all self-identified BIPOC Only Closed Captioning [CC] is available for this program.

Description:
The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the dharma. As a beloved community, this sangha supports exploration of the dharma in light of our experiences. Together we will cultivate an environment that welcomes diverse voices and builds community. All levels of experience are welcome.

Alphabet Sangha through East Bay Meditation Center---Tuesdays 7 PM

We are a weekly meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, Questioning (LGBTQIA+) and all of the other letters of the queer alphabet communities.We are a weekly meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, Questioning (LGBTQIA+) and all of the other letters of the queer alphabet communities.

Local Groups

An introduction to the basics of Pali-English chanting in the Ajahn Chah tradition. This will be useful to those new to the practice of chanting, and a good ...

Friends of the Dhamma-

Investigations: Friday nights at Friends of the Dhamma-

Great group for exploring the Suttas and how they apply to everyday life-good discussion group

Happening remotely: https://zoom.us/j/390037352

Investigations-Applying Suttas to Everyday Life
With Matthew Grad

45 min. Meditation, Break, Discussion

Fridays 7:00 — 9:00pm

Heart of Wisdom and Great Vow Monastery

Zen practice online and in person. Their calendar of events can be found here.

Retreats and Events

Local Retreat Centers:

Great Vow Monastery event calendar: https://www.zendust.org/calendar/ 

Cloud Mountain  http://cloudmountain.org

For retreats in 2024 at Cloud Mountain go here

 

Other Supportive Groups/Classes:

 

Recovery Dharma groups in Portland

Many meetings each week, click here for all the info you need in Portland!