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Namo Buddhaya! For the true happiness of all beings, I will be 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!

Week of October 15, 2017

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Andrew Morse

The Portland Dharma Center offers weekly public teachings according to Buddha Shakyamuni’s Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened Sunday through Thursdays. As well, our special events are announced through our email newsletter. Please join us!

Our entrance is on the back of the building, off of the gravel parking lot. Please contact us with any questions.

Portland Dharma Center
4614 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97214

Sunday Buddha Path Practice
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017
2:00 to 3:00 pm

On Sundays we do a group Preliminary Practice out of The Buddha Path. We provide texts, cushions, and tea. Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards for Q&A.

Andrew Morse is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Practicing the Buddha Path
Monday, Oct. 16, 2017
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Carrie Ure continues teaching Buddhist View. Books, cushions and tea provided. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Carrie Ure is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Practicing Buddhism
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Devi Anderson continues the Tuesday series on the fundamentals of practicing The Buddha Path. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Devi Anderson is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Fundamentals of Buddhist View
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Rodney Yoder continues our Wednesday series of teachings on Buddhist fundamental principles. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. While teachings are given free of charge, donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Rodney Yoder is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Deepening Understanding of Buddhist View
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Tim Ros continues his Thursday series of teachings which delve deeper into Buddhist view and philosophy. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Thursday teachings are recommended for those with at least one year of beginning teachings or one seasonal retreat.

Tim Ros is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

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2 Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details •	3	4 Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 4, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	5 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Explore Buddhist topics such – Interdependence, Karma, Present Moment Thinking, etc. – at a deeper level with DSSP dharma teacher Tim Ros. Prerequisites: one seasonal retreat or one-year DSSP Buddha Path practice/teachings or permission of instructor. Suggested donation is $5. See more details •	6	7	8
9 Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 9, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details •	10	11 Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 11, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	12 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 12, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Explore Buddhist topics such – Interdependence, Karma, Present Moment Thinking, etc. – at a deeper level with DSSP dharma teacher Tim Ros. Prerequisites: one seasonal retreat or one-year DSSP Buddha Path practice/teachings or permission of instructor. Suggested donation is $5. See more details •	13	14	15 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 15, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice guided by DSSP teacher Andrew Morse. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. See more details •
16 Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 16, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details •	17 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 17, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA 12-week course on Practicing Buddhism taught by DSSP teacher Devi Anderson. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	18 Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 18, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	19 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 19, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Explore Buddhist topics such – Interdependence, Karma, Present Moment Thinking, etc. – at a deeper level with DSSP dharma teacher Tim Ros. Prerequisites: one seasonal retreat or one-year DSSP Buddha Path practice/teachings or permission of instructor. Suggested donation is $5. See more details •	20	21	22 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice guided by DSSP teacher Andrew Morse. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. See more details •
23 Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 23, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details •	24 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA 12-week course on Practicing Buddhism taught by DSSP teacher Devi Anderson. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	25 Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 25, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •	26 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 26, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Explore Buddhist topics such – Interdependence, Karma, Present Moment Thinking, etc. – at a deeper level with DSSP dharma teacher Tim Ros. Prerequisites: one seasonal retreat or one-year DSSP Buddha Path practice/teachings or permission of instructor. Suggested donation is $5. See more details •	27	28	29 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 29, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice guided by DSSP teacher Andrew Morse. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. See more details •
30 Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 30, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details •	31 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 31, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA 12-week course on Practicing Buddhism taught by DSSP teacher Devi Anderson. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details •

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