Find a class that's right for you

A typical class—which can be taken individually or as a series—consists of a relaxing guided meditation, teachings based on the meditation topic, and final meditation. Weekly classes usually range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours. At in-person classes, you can expect to meet both newcomers and experienced practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and age ranges. You’re welcomed to sit in a chair or on a floor cushion.

We do not discriminate based on race, gender, background, age, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or otherwise — everyone is always welcome at MKBC and the other Centers around the world.

Everyone

Is

Welcome

  • any age
  • any gender
  • any race
  • any sexuality
  • any background
  • any religion
  • any income level
  • anyone!

Drop-In Classes

The heart of what we do. Guided meditation & practical instruction.

Meditation Prayers

Build a closer connection to positive states of mind.

In-Depth Study

Systematic study & practice of meditation and modern Buddhism.

Kids Class

An introduction to meditation & Buddhist ideas.

Special Events

Workshops, retreats, social events, and other one-time events.

Festivals

Regional celebrations and international festivals

Checkout what's Coming Up

September 2026

Portland | Foundation Program (Thursdays)

Thursday Foundation Program with Susan de la Vergne Book: Meaningful to Behold Thursdays | 9:30am-11:30am If you are interested in this class, please email [email protected] to learn how to become a Foundation Program member. Meaningful to Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to […]
Thu Sep 03
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
Universal Compassion

Portland | Foundation Program (Saturdays)

Saturday Foundation Program With Kadam Heather Book: Universal Compassion Saturdays | 9:00am—11:00am If you are interested in this class, please email [email protected] to learn how to become a Foundation Program member. Universal Compassion is a commentary to a twelfth-century text on training the mind, entitled Training the Mind in Seven Points, which was composed by […]
Sat Sep 05
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219

Salem | Foundation Program

Salem Saturday Foundation Program With Kadam Heather Book: MEANINGFUL TO BEHOLD Saturdays | 4:00pm—6:00pm If you are interested in this class, please email [email protected] to learn how to become a Foundation Program member. Meaningful to Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to accomplish this […]
Sat Sep 05
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Salem | Broadway Coffeehouse, Silverton Room
1300 Broadway Street NE Salem, OR 97301

Portland | Sunday Morning Class | Upcoming

Topic and Registration Coming Soon Enjoy a relaxing guided meditation to get started followed by a talk on a particular Buddhist meditation topic. Apply what you learned in class with a beautiful guided meditation. Free for Supporters
Sun Sep 06
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Portland | Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219
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Join Us For a Free Class

Beaverton Branch

@ Sage Center for Wholeness and Health
Room 555

September 2026
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Beaverton | Change Your Mind, Change Your WorldRepeating EventBeginner

There’s so much “out there” to worry about all the time. Relationships. Career. Misfortune. Current events. No matter how cleverly or cautiously we try to avoid problems, we still encounter them. We may think There’s nothing I can do. We feel uncertain, overwhelmed, distraught, anxious. Buddha teaches that it’s our customary ways of thinking that […]
Tue Sep 08
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sage Center - Beaverton
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Building 3, Suite 555, Beaverton OR, 97005
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Inclement Weather

OUR PUBLIC TALK IS RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JAN 21ST @ 10:30AM​

Due to the snow storm, all of our classes & events will be cancelled.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.