“A Sangha is a community of resistance, resisting the speed, violence, and unwholesome ways of living that are prevalent in our society.”
Welcome to Pacific Northwest Meditation! We believe that practicing meditation and mindfulness together can help us connect more fully to a multitude of shared human experiences, and help us view ourselves and others in new ways.
We welcome and learn from all races, ethnicities, cultures, physical/cognitive abilities, ages, genders and identities. PNWM endeavors to be an anti-racist and accessible community that removes barriers to engagement.
Join us in the practice.
Saturday Sangha
December 7, 2024
In-Person & Online
Meditation & Dharma Talk
Teacher: Romaine
During this time, we are called to return to our place of practice more than ever. We return to our community of like-minded friends to recall our inner and outer resources, cultivating mindfulness and lovingkindness for the possibility of peace and liberation.
Join us for Saturday Sangha. Romaine will offer a meditation and Dharma Talk.
Learn more about Romaine.
See below for more details about how to join Saturday Sangha.
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We welcome and learn from all races, ethnicities, cultures, physical and cognitive abilities, ages, genders and identities.
We are committed to supporting you in your discovery of the universal truths in ways that make sense to you. We believe the teachings should be relevant to today’s time; presented in a down to earth way that allows you to decide for yourself how deep you want to go.
Join us for mindfulness meditation and the wisdom teachings dedicated to well-being and freedom for all.
Pacific Northwest Meditation - Saturday Sangha
TIME: Every Saturday at 4:30PM PT
LOCATION*: 4312 SE Stark St, Portland OR 97215
REGISTER TO JOIN REMOTELY: https://bit.ly/PNWMSat
100% DONATION BASE : Give what you can
We accept Zelle Quickpay: pnwmcommunity@gmail.com. Cash donations are accepted at the door.
*Meet at Multnomah Friends Meeting House located on Stark Street (SE Portland). Follow our signs at the door to find our space. It is a fully accessible building, with street parking out front. Please remember to refrain from wearing scents to this gathering for those with chemical sensitivities. There is a separate garden and other rooms for those with neurodiversity who may need a quiet space.
Social Hour in the cafeteria following the group practice. You can bring a dish, a snack or drinks to contribute if you are able to. We’d love to know you!
NeuroSangha
Affinity Group
What is NeuroSangha ?
A space for neurodiverse folk to connect online through mindfulness, in ways respectful of our different manners of thinking and being. We embrace and respect a wide variety of neurodivergence and aim to be a refuge for brains that work differently from what society expects.
The group meets on Zoom every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30PM PT. Typical meetings include two non-guided 10-minute meditations (need not be sitting), sharing our meditation experience, and exploring different meditation practices. If you’re interested or want more information, click here.
NEUROSANGHA - Affinity Group
LEAD FACILITATOR: Monte Bassow
TIME: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30PM PT
Meeting Online via Zoom
Wisdom teachings in many voices.
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Trina Truong
Core Teacher
Trina was raised in a Buddhist family in Vietnam. She brings together the Mahayana with Theravada traditions in her practice. She has studied under Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village Tradition, Bhante Guanaratana, and Master Sheng Yen Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association. She has sat for over 100 days in retreat. Trina is a Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Level 1. She has trained extensively in trauma-sensitive mindfulness and in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Candle Summers
Core Teacher
Candle has practiced meditation for over 40 years with her root teachers Kamala Masters and Steve Armstrong. She completed Spirit Rock’s four year Dharma Leader program in 2001. Her Theravadan background includes the teachings of Anagarika Munidra, Sayadaws U Pandita and U Tejaniya, Gil Fronsdal, Mark Nunberg, and more. Candle offers a monthly Insight Metta meditation on Mondays.
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Alpesh Parikh
Guest Teacher
Alpesh first started his mindfulness practice in 1991 outside of Mumbai with S.N. Goenka in Vipassana meditation. Al has since done retreats and trainings in mindfulness meditation, including the 2 year Mindfulness Teacher training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He offers a number of training programs incorporating basic and advanced practices of mindfulness in a workplace or community setting.
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