Generosity

Generosity is the first of the Six Paramitas and the root of abundance. Your gift of any amount not only supports Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland, it is also the cause of your happiness and the condition of happiness for every single sentient being.

DSSP is an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible.

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 June 24, 2018

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Andrew Morse

**Please note that our schedule has changed. The Portland Dharma Center offers teachings Monday and Wednesdays through mid-August. Please check this page and sign up for our email newsletter for our current schedule.

The Portland Dharma Center offers public teachings of Buddhist fundamentals five days a week. Topics include The Four Noble Truths, Who Am I?, What is My Nature?, How Do Things Work?, and Creating World Peace. Students and practitioners of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Our teachers have the training and the teachings to help you increase your happiness and decrease your suffering for the benefit of all beings. We invite you to join us for a brand new year.

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

***Our Special Teachings page can be found here.

Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers
Monday, June 25, 2018
7:00 to 7:30pm

Buddhism 101 includes teachings specifically for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching.
All materials are provided.

immediatlely followed by:

Practicing the Buddha Path
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Carrie Ure teaches Buddhist View and Fundamentals, with group practice as part of the teaching. 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.

Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
7:00 to 7:30pm

Buddhism 101 includes teachings specificallyfor those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching.
All materials are provided.

immediately followed by:

Fundamentals of Buddhist View
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Rodney 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.

Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates solely through the generosity and support of sangha. We request a $5 donation for attending our weekly teachings to support the dharma center. The teachings are offered free of charge; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

	June 2018
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice June 3, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland OR 97219 United States 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 •
4 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 4, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path June 4, 2018 @ 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 • •	5 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism June 5, 2018 @ 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 •	6 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 6, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths June 6, 2018 @ 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 • •	7 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View June 7, 2018 @ 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 •	8	9	10 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice June 10, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland OR 97219 United States 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 •
11 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path June 11, 2018 @ 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 • •	12 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism June 12, 2018 @ 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 •	13 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 13, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths June 13, 2018 @ 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 • •	14 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View June 14, 2018 @ 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 •	15	16 Game Night Game Night June 16, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Portland Dharma Center See more details •	17 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice June 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland OR 97219 United States 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 •
18 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path June 18, 2018 @ 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 • •	19 Buddhism and True Happiness Buddhism and True Happiness June 19, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm St. Johns Library, 7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland, OR 97203, USA A Teaching by Upasaka Bodhisattva Tim Ros Now, more than ever, as we search or solutions to the fear, disease, violence, and injustice we face in our modern world, the timeless teachings of the Buddha offer straightforward and practical answers. Come find out more! This teaching is offered free of charge. Everyone is welcome. Tim Ros is an authorized dharma teacher and director fo the Portland Dharma Center under the guidance of His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. http://wp.me/P2ZKFr-ob See more details Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism June 19, 2018 @ 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 • •	20 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths June 20, 2018 @ 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 • •	21 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View June 21, 2018 @ 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 •	22	23	24
25 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 25, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path June 25, 2018 @ 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 • •	26	27 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers June 27, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths June 27, 2018 @ 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 • •	28	29	30

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