The temple is open daily 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 praise

2)Mantra, Dharani Chanting

3) Sadhana practice and Buddhist Bhajan

4)Yogic singing practice

5)Full moon Namasangiti chant

All in pacific Time

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TIME TO REGISTER

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

zelle payment 503 807 5252

paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4EWA6XMG38NGG

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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On weekly program

Mantra, Dharani and Sutra Chant

Every Tuesday at 6pm (online only)

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. Portland time. Please join 10 minutes before.

Free to Join  on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81675243031?pwd=YXBsZk52U3M3YXFFNS9nd1ZpdmVFUT09

Meeting ID: 816 7524 3031

Passcode: 328871

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Sadhana Practice +Buddha Bhajan

Every Wednesday 6pm

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Singing practice

Every Friday at 8am

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Full Moon

167 Verses  of Manjusri (Namasangiti)

Friday August 28 at 9am

Free to Join  on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81779088506?pwd=eVNFMjdhWFZGMThoZmt1QUxpYlNTZz09

Meeting ID: 817 7908 8506

Passcode: 426161

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.

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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 16 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 503-807-5252prajwalguvaju@gmail.com

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