The temple is open daily. On weekdays, visitors can enter from 8 to 9 a.m., and on weekends, from 9 to 10 a.m. These times are for meditation.
Upcoming Events
1) Embodiment of the Dakini
2)Mantra, Dharani and Sutra Chanting
3)Buddhist Bhajan and Sadhana practice
4)Charya singing practice
5)Full Moon Namasangiti chant
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Embodiment of the Dakini praise
Every Sunday 11am to 1pm
August 30 to Sept 20th
online or in person, record will be available
Register with payment $ 108
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In Vajrayana Buddhism,a dakini is the ultimate personification of fierce feminine wisdom and the untamed energy of enlightenment . Often translated as “sky dancer,” she represents a mind completely free from conceptual limitations, playfully navigating the vast space of emptiness (shunyata). Rather than a passive goddess, the dakini is a dynamic catalyst for spiritual transformation, using both peaceful and terrifying manifestations to aggressively shatter a practitioner’s ego, pride, and conventional illusions. She manifests simultaneously across multiple dimensions: as a historical female master meditation deity embodying pure awareness, and as the sudden, sharp flash of intuitive insight that cuts through mental chatter. Ultimately, to encounter a dakini is to confront the raw, unconditioned nature of one’s own mind, transforming everyday obstacles and negative emotions into the very fuel for sudden awakening.
Teaching by
Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya Nepalese tantric buddhist priest and a world renowned master of the Charya Nrittya , the ancient tradition of sacred buddhist ritual dance Born into a distinguished family of Vajracharya scholars in Kathmandu, Nepal, he began rigorous training at the age of eight under his father, the legendary master Ratna Kaji Vajracharya. In a historic shift from tradition, Prajwal broke centuries of strict familial secrecy to openly teach Charya Nritya to the public, driven by a mission to save this endangered, 1,000-year-old moving meditation from extinction. By using precise mudras, physical postures, and chanting, his work transforms dance into a living form of deity yoga, helping practitioners physically embody the energy of enlightened beings. Today, as the co-founder of the Nritya Mandala Mahavihara in Portland, Oregon—the first traditional Newar Buddhist temple outside of Nepal—he continues to travel the globe, archiving sacred arts, performing life-cycle rituals, and teaching students how to bridge physical movement with ultimate spiritual awakening.
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Our Weekly Program
Every Tuesday at 6pm
Dharani literature has existed for over two millennia in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Widespread around the world and especially in the Nepalese Buddhist community, Dharanis are typically used to prevent misfortune, remove obstacles, heal and protect. Dharanis are also used in life cycle rituals and other practices.
To keep this practice alive, we are going to practice every Tuesday at 6pm, please come and join us. It’s free.
Free to join zoom
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Meeting ID: 816 7524 3031
Passcode: 328871
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Sadhana Practice +Buddha Bhajan
Every Wednesday 6pm
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Meeting ID: 815 4342 0523
Passcode: 8872
Singing practice
Every Friday at 8am
The songs of Charya Dance are a sadhana of deity yoga practice in simple Sanskrit. Anyone interested in learning these songs and about the singing tradition please join
Free to join on Zoom
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Meeting ID: 817 7908 8506
Passcode: 426161
Full Moon
Chanting 167 Verses of Manjusri (Namasangiti)
The Nama-samgiti is considered amongst the most advanced teachings given by the Shakyamuni Buddha Nama-samgiti was preached by Shakyamuni Buddha for his disciple Vajrapani and his wrathful retinue in order to lead them into Buddha-hood The essence of the Nama-samgiti is that Manjushri bodhisattva is the embodiment of all knowledge. The Nama-samgiti is a short text, only circa 167 verses and a prose section. It is a fraction of the vast Sutra. The Nama-samgiti contains all of the Buddha’s dharmas. Therefore, all sentient beings should definitely study and recite the manjushri-nama-samgiti.
Vihara has Vacancy for Pujaries
As you know, our vihara has been doing daily puja in the temple since it’s establishment, 365 days a year. It has been 14 years with out missing a day.
Over time some pujaris have moved away or their circumstances have changed, so that now there is a vacancy for some days. If you want to learn to do the ritual, we will be training individuals one-on-one by appointment in the morning at 8am on weekdays and on weekends at 9am. This is a volunteer opportunity. It is especially good for those who meditate and want to learn a different way of meditation by doing daily puja. In the training you will learn the meaning and significance of each element of the ritual. This Newah Vajrayana Buddhist ritual has been passed down from the 3rd century and is critical to the life of our vihara. Maintaining this practice not only benefits the vihara, but also helps those who perform it to grow in their own spirituality. Anyone who is interested is welcome. You do not need any background.
If you want to donate your time and practice, please contact Prajwal Vajracharya
503-807-5252 prajwalguvaju@gmail.com
Daily Ritual and Meditation –
To keep the sanctity of the temple, a traditional ritual with meditation is performed daily- Weekdays 8am to 9am, and Weekends 9am to 10am. Open for observing or meditation at this time.
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