Portland Insight Meditation Center

A Special Sunday Program: Dharma Teacher Authorization
🪷 Sunday Morning at PIMC | In Person + Zoom 🪷
📅 Sunday, September 27 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please join us Sunday, September 27 as we celebrate and formally recognize Paul LaVigne and Vik Anantha as authorized Dharma teachers.

After many years of Dharma practice and retreat experience, Paul and Vik have completed an extended period of teacher training at PIMC encompassing study, mentoring, teaching, practice, and service to the Sangha. Over the past year, they have worked closely with Dharma teacher Doug Pullin in an internship-style final phase of their training, culminating in their authorization to teach.

Our Sunday gathering will include meditation, reflections from Paul and Vik, and a formal ceremony in which Doug will offer teacher blessings and formally authorize Paul and Vik to teach the Dharma, with recognition from PIMC and the wider community.

The morning will honor both their individual paths and the living tradition through which the Dharma continues to be practiced, embodied, and shared.

Please join us for this joyful and meaningful occasion followed by a community potluck..

Learn more: portlandinsight.org

This Saturday: The Sacred Pause — A Daylong Retreat with Kate Davies

Step out of the rush of daily life and make space to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with what truly matters. This daylong insight meditation retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, Dharma reflections, and contemplative sharing. Open to both new and experienced practitioners—hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 19
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Held In Person + Online via Zoom
Learn More & Register: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=wgNCjn

Temira Lital: Guest Teacher
🪷 Sunday Morning at PIMC | In Person + Zoom 🪷
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us this Sunday for guided meditation and a Dharma teaching with guest teacher Temira Lital from Seattle Insight Meditation Society.

In an increasingly chaotic and fast-paced world, it's easy to get swept away. Sometimes we feel paralyzed by the flood of greed, hatred, and delusion. The dharma offers the possibility of standing on a safe island in the middle of all this chaos.

Finding this island can be counterintuitive - the Buddha did say we're going against the stream - but it's right there under the surface. All we have to do is look at our lives with unflinching care and honesty and take a stand in kindness and goodness.

Learn more: portlandinsight.org

Join us Thursday, September 17 at PIMC for a special evening with Mark Nunberg exploring the intersection of Dharma practice and social action.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕖 7:00–8:30 pm
📍 In person at PIMC & online via Zoom
💛 Free of charge; dana will be welcomed for Mark

How might we respond to the suffering and challenges of our world with greater wisdom and compassion—and what might that look like for us as a Dharma community?

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. More Information: https://www.portlandinsight.org/events -1

Gong Sound Bath with Laura Li Fong Yee at PIMC — This Saturday!

Take some time to slow down, settle in, and deeply rest with an evening of immersive sound and vibration.

Saturday, September 12 at PIMC
Register today!

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🪷 Sunday Morning at PIMC | In Person + Zoom
📅 Sunday, September 13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us this Sunday for guided meditation and teaching from teacher trainee Vik Anantha. The Dharma reflection period will be offered as an open Q&A. Come with your questions about meditation practice and wider Buddhist teachings, and Vik will offer answers based on his own Dharma experience.

🧘 Guided + silent meditation
💬 Dharma talk + inquiry
🤝 Community sharing

Whether you're new to practice or have been practicing for years, all are welcome.
Learn more: portlandinsight.org

Join us at PIMC for a special evening with Mark Nunberg exploring the intersection of Dharma practice and social action.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕖 7:00–8:30 pm
📍 In person at PIMC & online via Zoom
💛 Free of charge; dana will be welcomed for Mark

How might we respond to the suffering and challenges of our world with greater wisdom and compassion—and what might that look like for us as a Dharma community?

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3540602829438200

Common Ground Meditation Center

Carole Melkonian: Guest Teacher
🪷 Sunday Morning at PIMC | In Person + Zoom 🪷
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please join us this Sunday, September 6, as Carole Melkonian leads the Sunday program. Carole will offer a guided meditation and the morning’s Dharma talk, with the topic to be announced. We’re delighted to have her back at PIMC and hope you’ll join us for a morning of practice and community.

Learn more: portlandinsight.org