Gatherings for Deep Change
Dharma Circles invite us into the simple grace and quiet ease of the present moment. Our practice is the path of the heart. Guided by non-dual teachings from the world’s wisdom traditions, we follow the breath within the breath, into the boundless terrain of love and compassion. Bowing to Neem Karoli Baba, and Ram Dass, along with [...]
The new film,“Cultivating Loving Awareness,” is a montage of recent teaching clips and interviews with Ram Dass and Krishna Das, plus Sharon Salzburg, Mirabai Bush, and friends. And our timing couldn’t be better to share food, friends, and film, followed by a little simple community chanting, right on the cusp of Hanuman’s birthday. Cultivating Loving Awareness [...]
For anyone who thinks they might die someday, or knows someone who might . . . Fourth Sundays 4:30-6:00-ish pm Friends Mtg House 4312 SE Stark, Portland By donation; all are welcome. Our Living/Dying Conversations series invites us to consider death, from the practical, physical complexities and legalities, to the far more profound questions and [...]
Early April is a perfect time to step away from roles and routines, into our true nature and the ease of an open heart. Our spring Breath of the Heart retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs is an invitation to enjoy dharma reflections, contemplative practice, and extended periods of silence, as well as opportunities for kirtan and chanting, hiking [...]
For anyone who thinks they might die someday, or knows someone who might . . . Living / Dying Conversation: End of Life Decisions Sunday, Feb. 24 ~ 4:30 – 6:00 pm Friends Meeting House, Rm 12 4312 SE Stark, Portland Donations at the door appreciated but not required – all are welcome. Living / [...]
Feb. 15, 7:00 pm til … 9:30-ish Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Friends Meeting House 4312 SE Stark, Portland Suggested donation $5-$10. (Film starts at 7:30, runs 90 minutes) Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche escaped the Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959, making his way on foot to India and eventually to [...]
On retreat with Ram Dass in early December 2012, several Westerners who followed Ram Dass to India in the early 1970s in India joined us to share stories and enjoy satsang. One of the first Indian devotees of Neem Karoli Baba, or Maharajji, that they met was KK Sah, whose family had been devotees of Maharajji’s [...]
Saint Misbehavin’ Jan. 18, 7:00 pm til … 9:30-ish (film starts at 7:30) Friends Meeting House 4312 SE Stark, Portland Suggested donation $5-$10. Saint Misbehavin’ traces the life of Wavy Gravy – an icon of Woodstock and founder of the seminal Hog Farm commune. A poet, political activist, clown, and a passionate visionary, Wavy has been [...]
In February 2012, Living Earth welcomed the Portland community to a special skype event with Ram Dass, “Being Present Here and Now.” Acclaimed raga singer Michael Stirling and friends opened the evening with a warm-hearted kirtan. Echoes of our voices, tabla, dhumbek, and harmonium still lingered as Ram Dass joined us across the waters from [...]
Saturday, November 17, 4:00 pm Griefwalker: A documentary film & reflection First Unitarian Church Eliot Center – Channing Room SW 12th Ave., betw. Main & Salmon $10 suggested donation, no one turned away. “Griefwalker” is a poetic and beautiful film about Stephen Jenkinson, a Harvard-trained theologian and palliative care practicioner who works closely with people [...]