We are a community of individuals committed to Insight Meditation practice and we meditate together as a way of strengthening our practice and keeping ourselves grounded amidst our busy lives.   Spending time both in silence and in interaction with like-minded individuals is a core value of this group.  We are a sangha, the term the Buddha used in describing a group such as ours.  Our weekly meetings are the spark that keeps our practice strong and we come not only to support our own practice bu …

Join us Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30am for Leaven Project’s Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness Group. No prior meditation experience needed, just come as you are and be prepared to learn something new about yourself! Meditation is followed by a short group discussion, based on basic Buddhist concepts and from a variety of sources. By coming together each week we can strengthen each others mindfulness practice, enjoy community and develop a more mindful outlook with which to live in our …

This group was started by students at The Movement Center to welcome anyone who wants to begin a meditation practice or to have a regular place to come for meditation. Our Monday night program includes satsang, chanting and guided meditation...and you're welcome to join us for dinner. You can also attend an optional community yoga class before meditation. It's helpful in preparing to sit.

What does it take to thrive, truly be happy, and to be able navigate through life? You can have the knowledge of how to make the changes you can, let go of what you cannot and maybe even change your perspective of the issue.  Do this in a compassionate way with kindness to yourself. Do this in a powerful and simple way. Have more health and inner wealth! Learn great resiliency skills for life and learn some meditation techniques to help keep you on your path. Generous listening Emotion Regulatio …

This workshop is a personal focus on the process of painting spontaneously for self empowerment and personal growth. It starts with a guided meditation, deepening intution and enhancing self discovery techniques. All ability levels are welcome from the beginner painter and meditator, to the experienced artist and meditator. The focus will be on the process of creating and not about the planned product, with no critiques.

Join us as we create new possibilities in our lives! We are a supportive, fun and practical community of people who are shifting from old patterns to new possibilities in health, finances, work and relationships. Meditations and workshops focus on using “problems” as a source of expansion into possibilities and co-creation using Matrix Energetics, Euro-Celtic shamanism and other teachings. We are more powerful together than alone and the group field amplifies our possibilities so we can create w …

The PDX Foundation for Active Compassion Meditation Group offers guided meditations of loving communion and awareness adapted from Tibet for people of all backgrounds and faiths. Everyone is welcome - those with little or no meditation experience, as well as those with much experience who want a fresh approach to their deepest nature. For more information check out www.foundationforactivecompassion.org

Explore what it means to be a man-loving man (gay, bisexual, or otherwise) on a spiritual path. Let's meet up and discuss social issues, organize group outings and retreats, and meditate together on a regular basis. Experience your mind as discovered through meditation. We practice mindfulness as a group - noticing what arises and constantly coming back to the present moment. We also practice generosity by bringing a small monetary donation (one or two dollars) to each meeting if possible.  thes …

Get FREE GUIDED Meditations at http://meditationformastery.com. Meet other local people who practice Meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought. Facilitated by Wendy C. Williams of Real Power Coaching (http://realpowercoaching.com)

You are invited to attend Bansi's meditation and satsang events in Portland and and Southern Oregon. Her satsangs will explore questions that have the potential to uproot you from your dream of separation. Please visit her website at http://www.BansiSong.org for further information. Dare for just one moment to experience the emptiness that you are! A small donation is suggested.

Insight Meditation or Vipassana is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. However, simple doesn't always mean easy. It can be very helpful to have the support of a group and a teacher to navigate the challenges that arise in this practice. . This Insigt Meditation practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgment …

This group is designed for people interested in forming a community around the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu-devananda (one of his disciples who brought the teachings of yoga to the West). We will try to offer a full range of activities including asana classes, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercise) classes, lectures on the classical teachings of yoga, and satsangs (uplifting programs that incorporate meditation, chanting, and lecture). Through our connections with the lineag …

Bright Way Zen meets every Tuesday evening. Find more at www.brightwayzen.org. Sitting with others can significantly strengthen a sitting practice you may have started on your own. All are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation or experience. We meet at Bright Way Zendo near Cedar Mill (12020 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225). Led by a qualified Soto Zen teacher, we practice Zen meditation together, and study and discuss Zen Buddhist teachings. Meditation instruction is available, as are …

Contemplative traditions share an understanding that the physical world we inhabit is a very fluid expression of energy and consciousness, and that our world is imbued with sacredness; what Jungians call Soul, Buddhists call Buddha Nature and Christians call the Presence of God. A contemplative practice (meditation, prayer, study, dialogue) is any activity which helps us open to the presence of the sacred in our life. The Portland Contemplative Center offers Contemplative Psychotherapy, and clas …

The Portland Buddhist Organization, Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland, is offering a brand new 4-week course on the View, Meditation and Conduct of the Buddha Path, in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. The course is designed to introduce newcomers to Buddhism as well as to provide a comprehensive refresher course for anyone interested in deepening their practice of Positive Thinking. Attend one or several sessions. Classes will be held at the beautiful Conexiones Healing Center in Northeast …

•Feeling confused or overwhelmed by life circumstances, lessons, or decisions? •Feeling unsure about your life path or spiritual purpose? •Is there a lack of spiritually conscious people in your life who understand and support you? •Need a safe and supportive place to vent, share feelings, ideas, or discuss metaphysical concepts with kindred souls? Join me for this unique and powerful spiritual support group. As a disciple of the Indian avatar Paramhansa Yogananda, I serve as a vessell for His …

This group is for cultural creatives, integrative arts practitioners, earth lovers, rhythm-makers, the somatically inspired, and meditators of all stripes. We regularly host happenings that are dedicated to creating beauty and a deeper love for the self, the body, the other, & the mystery. Happenings are offered 'open bowl' style at Be Space in SE Portland.

To be spiritual, not religious, is to experience and reflect Divinity in your own, unique way, free of any institutional constructs. What is that way for you? How have you developed your spiritual viewpoints, values and practices over the years? How do they support you as you face life’s challenges? Is it time to rethink them? Hello, I’m spiritual director and life coach, Dianne Edleman. Through Spiritual, Not Religious PDX, you'll reflect on, celebrate and continue to grow in your spiritual lif …

Welcome to Bhakti Beings! We  are a group that shares in various styles of heart-focused yoga and Kirtans. We come together for weekly yoga classes,  Sacred Saturdays (Healing Fairs) and monthly Kirtans, Meditations and Spiritual Musical Events. We also come together for Heart Intiation Classes and Workshops. Our emphasis is on yoga classes, movement classes and musical events that are Bhakti (Devotional) or Heart Centered.

Hello and welcome to "Introduction to Raja Yoga 101."   My name is Joni and I am the group facilitator.  I am a gifted Psychic-Medium, Energy Healer, Raja Yoga Practitioner & Disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda (the Indian avatar who brought Yoga to the west from 1920 to 1952 & author of Autobiography of a Yogi). I specialize in Spirit Retrieval, Energy healing, Raja Yoga and Self-Realization.  I have been studying and practicing Raja Yoga and Self-Realization since 1999. In this Meet Up group spir …

We are committed to making an authentic yoga practice accessible to as many people as possible, so we offer Community Yoga classes every week for $5 each (or less if you can't afford that). Anyone can join in these breath-centric yoga classes at our amazing, meditation and yoga center in northeast Portland. Here's the schedule: Sunday 9:30-10:45AM (vigorous hatha flow) Monday 5:45-6:45PM (Gets you ready for meditation) Wednesday 5:45-6:45PM (Gets you ready for meditation) Wednesday, 7:00-8:30PM …

This group is for people who are curious about TaKeTiNa, or who have already experienced it and want to dive deeper into rhythm as a tool for personal and social evolution. TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe, and creates an atmosphere of no praise and no blame. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and interests. As you relax into learning …

This class will focus on introductory principles of Tai Chi and Qigong. The practice will incorporate gentle flowing motion, intentful breath, focused awareness, and mindfulness. This is often called, "Meditation in motion." No prior experience is necessary and there is no charge for the classes.

Members of the local Pranic Healing community offer a free service to the people of Hillsboro and the surrounding area. Come and experience Pranic Healing and participate in a meditation for world peace. Held each Monday evening (except holidays) from 7pm - 9pm.  Attendees particpate for two hours. While this clinic is free to the public any donations however small are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of the space and supplies.

Come share your heart, rest in Being, and connect with others in a safe nurturing setting. Most forms of Spiritual realization have been experienced in the subjective "inner" dimension of our lives. The process we share here reveals the way that embracing our human "everyday" selves and connecting with others not only feels good, but deepens our spiritual awakening too. We expand into a larger energetic field that connects us at the heart in ordinary human relationships, where life is lived. Tod …

Members of the local Pranic Healing community offer a free service to the people of Portland and the surrounding area. Come and experience Pranic Healing and participate in a guided meditation for world peace. Held each Wednesday morning (except holidays) from 10:00am - 12:00pm.  Attendees particpate for two hours. While this clinic is free to the public any donations however small are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of the space and supplies.

Portland Diamond Buddhism and Yoga is an informal group of intelligent and caring people interested in studying and practicing Buddhism and Yoga. We study courses and discuss every topic of Buddhist and Yogic philosophy from meditation to asana, developing compassion to Buddhist logic, Tibetan language to ancient trainings in wisdom. More info and downloads at: PDXDiamond.com

Members of the local Pranic Healing community offer a free service to the people of the Portland metro area. Come and experience Pranic Healing and participate in a meditation for world peace. Held each Tuesday evening (except holidays) from 7:00  - 9:00 PM.   At the Unity Center, 20255 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR  97068. Attendees particpate for two hours. This clinic is free to the public--donations are accepted to help cover expenses.