Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland engages in many activities in the Portland area, all to support H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche’s aspirations to teach Dharma to all beings, thereby helping all beings to increase their happiness and decrease their suffering. In this way, the DSSP supports the Dharma system and Dharma practitioners.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all of your donations are tax deductible.
None of our teachers or members receive any compensation for their work; we are a 100% volunteer supported organization.
There are many ways to join and support our Dharma activities:
If you shop with Amazon, you can connect to our AmazonSmile account where Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to us.
Also, if you participate in a corporate giving campaign through your work, you can find us on Benevity.
Lastly, we have many opportunities to volunteer and support our Dharma center. Contact us for more information.
Namo Buddhaya! To liberate all beings from all suffering and to establish all beings in True Happiness, I will swiftly become Buddha in this very life. Therefore I joyfully dedicate the merit of this offering to all beings for the swift attainment of Vast Awakening!
Exciting News! We are very happy to announce we are unifying all our online activities on Zoom beginning Sunday, February 28th. (These changes only affect the Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday teachings.) Each day has a different meeting address, so please make sure you … Continue reading →
Our in-person meetings are paused for the duration of the pandemic. We are still teaching every week on Zoom! See below for our schedule.
The Portland Dharma Center regularly monitors updates by the CDC and the OHA regarding best practices for personal and public health during the pandemic. As Oregon begins to reopen, we will revisit our online-only teaching schedule and reopen accordingly.
We are currently developing a plan for reopening and how to teach in person at the Portland Dharma Center in SW Portland. Keep checking this site and following our monthly newsletter for updates on our reopening.
PDC Linktree
We have gathered together all of our important links and resources online in one place at linktree. Just click on the link and you will see a treasury of buttons. Click a button and you will go right to the link. May all beings benefit!
Sunday September 5th, 12th, and 26th ONLY Buddha Path Practice 2:00 to 3:00pm on Zoom
Our Sunday Group Practice has returned! Each Sunday, we focus on a selected practice from our root text, The Buddha Path and the Concise Buddha Path on the Buddha Path app.
Mondays September 6th and 20th ONLY Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths 7:30 to 8:45 pm on Zoom
Sangha Mitra Kathy Murphy draws on her experiences as a mother, grandmother, a successful career in business, and lifetime of spiritual pursuits to teach Dharma. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Teachings are given free of charge and all donations go toward maintaining the Portland Dharma Center. Everyone welcome!
Sangha Mitra Kathy Murphy
Wednesdays Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths 7:30 to 8:45 pm on Zoom
Sangha Mitra Rodney Yoder teaches Buddhist Fundamental Principles on Wednesdays. Rodney has trained for more than a decade in Buddhist View and offers great insight on how to be successful as a Buddhist and a career professional. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Teachings are given free of charge and all donations go toward maintaining the Portland Dharma Center.
Sangha Mitra Rodney Yoder
Saturdays Buddhism for Everyone 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Zoom
Dharma Acharya Tim Ros teaches Buddhism for Everyone on Saturdays. Tim teaches on a variety of topics within the Dzogchen Buddha Path system with a precise and methodical manner that is easy to grasp for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Dharma Acharya Tim Ros
Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates solely through the generosity and support of Sangha and generous sponsors. Dharma teachings are always free, but a suggested $5 donation for our weekly teachings supports the maintenance and activities of our Dharma Center. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
