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) Teaching On 10 Bhumi
2)Buddha jayanti Clening party
3)Buddha jayanti Celebarion
4)World dance Day Celebration
5)Mantra, Dharani and Sutra Chanting
6)Buddhist Bhajan and Sadhana practice
7)Charya singing practice
8) Full Moon Namasangiti chant
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Teaching On 10 Bhumi
April 24 Friday at 6:30-8pm
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You are warmly invited into a rare and precious container of practiceβan intimate journey into sacred movement, presence, and awakening.
Every Sunday in April 2026
11am-1pm $150 for the full series
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Rooted in the ancient Vajrayana Buddhist tradition of Nepal, Charya Nritya, the sacred dance of the Newar lineage is a profound spiritual discipline where movement becomes meditation, and the body itself becomes the mandala of awakening.
This is a foundational series, offering the essential ground upon which the sacred dances of the deities are later built. Through this month of practice, you will begin to cultivate the inner stability, awareness, and embodied sensitivity required to enter more advanced deity forms with authenticity and depth.
With over a thousand years of unbroken lineage, Charya Nritya is a path of deity yoga in motion, an invitation to inhabit sacred form, refine perception, and awaken the innate wisdom held within the body.
Across four intimate sessions, we will gently and precisely explore:
β’Foundational gestures, posture, and alignment
β’The integration of breath, awareness, and movement
β’Dance as moving meditation and spiritual practice
β’Subtle embodiment beyond performance or choreography
These sessions are designed as a holistic and devotional container supporting the release of inner blockages while opening a pathway toward clarity, presence, and sacred expression.
No prior dance experience is required. Sincerity of intention and openness of heart are the only prerequisites.
This is not simply a class, it is an entryway into a living lineage.
Space is limited. Registration is required to reserve your place.
Come as you are.
Enter the mandala.
Begin the dance.
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Buddha Jayanti Cleaning party
April 2nd Saturday only
- When: Come at your convenience anytime during the Saturday
- Food: Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
- RSVP: Please text me if you plan to come so we can prepare enough foodThank.
- you for your dedication and for making our Vihara shine!
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Buddha Jayanti Celebration Birthday, Enlightenment and perinirvana
May 2nd Saturday at 1pm-9pm β¨
2pm meeting and make procession from Laurelhurst park in Children pay park, if you need to drop, temple open 1pm
free to join on zoom star 3pm
all are welcome to join
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Meeting ID: 831 5546 7259
Passcode: 644185
As you enter you will give bath to Buddha
1)Namasangiti chant 3-4:15pm
2) 108 Butter lamp with 108 times refuge dance 4:15-5:30pm
3)Buddhist Bhajan 5:30-6pm
4) Open Mic 6-7pm
5) Veggie dinner, if you want to add your Favorite Cuisines you are welcome to do !!
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World Dance day Celebration!! Hong kong shangha Celebrating on May 1st
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88631034390?pwd=w8ZSIn15495ggUBOxrooMmXW7uaFY7.1
Meeting ID: 886 3103 4390
Password: 669779
we are celebrating
May 15 Friday 6pm
in person or zoom
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Meeting ID: 669 899 3540
Passcode: dance
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Dance is an ancient language of the soul, serving for millennia as a bridge between the physical and the divine. Across history, movement has been more than just performance; it is a “sacred art” used for movement , meditation, and healing. Come and join for the celebration waking movement with deity yoga practice with full costume.Charya Nritya is a profound physical extension of deity yoga, where the practitioner moves beyond mental visualization to embody the deity’s qualities through movement. By wearing the traditional ornaments and performing specific ritual gestures, the dancer integrates their entire beingβbody, speech, and mindβinto the meditative process of becoming the divine figure
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. Itβs 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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543420523?pwd=b3ZCQi9yTWVIR2h2R2FrUllMRnFLdz09
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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81779088506?pwd=eVNFMjdhWFZGMThoZmt1QUxpYlNTZz09
Meeting ID: 817 7908 8506
Passcode: 426161
Full Moon
Chanting 167 Verses of Manjusri (Namasangiti)
Full Moon
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 itβs 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 β
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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