Temple Open Every day 8am -9am weekday and weekend 9am-10am for Meditation

Upcoming Events

1)Retreat in Hongkong

2) Indian Classical Music

3)16 Year Anniversary

4)Mantra, Dharani Chanting

5)Buddhist Bhajan and Sadhana practice

6)Yogic singing practice

7)Full moon Namasangiti chant

All in pacific Time

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Retreat on Vajravarahi and

Talk In Hongkon

Nov 28-Dec 1st

Vajravarahi, also known as Dorje Phagmo in Tibetan, is an important tantric deity and practice in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly in the Newar Buddhist tradition. She is considered a form of Vajrayogini, a female dakini who embodies the wisdom and transformative energy necessary for achieving enlightenment.

Vajravarahi is usually depicted as a wrathful and passionate dancing female deity with a red complexion, signifying her ability to transform ordinary experiences into spiritual ones. She is often shown holding a curved knife (kartika) to cut through ignorance and attachment and a skull cup (kapala) filled with blood, which symbolizes the essence of life and the transformation of mundane experiences into wisdom. Vajravarahi is commonly portrayed with a sow’s head on her right temple, a unique feature that differentiates her from other forms of Vajrayogini. The sow represents the transmutation of ignorance into wisdom, as the sow is considered an emblem of ignorance in Buddhist symbolism.

As a central figure in deity yoga, an essential practice in Vajrayana Buddhism, practitioners visualize themselves as Vajravarahi to realize her enlightened qualities within themselves. Through the practice of Vajravarahi tantra, practitioners can purify their subtle energy channels, develop clear and stable concentration, and attain profound insight into the nature of reality.

Three nights of lectures:

26 Nov (Wednesday)  body, speech and mind 

27th November (Thursday)  Dakini or yogini

1 December (Monday) Maha Mudra

Enquiry: WhatsApp 91328532g

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16 Year Anniversary
November 10 Monday all day

Authentic Ritual  8pm to 12 noon

Lunch 12-2pm

2-3pm,108 butter lamp and refuge dance offering

Dharma Teaching 3-4pm

Buddhist Bhajan 4-4:30pm

Dance offering 5-7pm and dinner

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On weekly program in vihara

Mantra, Dharani and Sutra Chant

Every Tuesday at 6pm (on line 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 (online or in person )

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Singing practice

Every Friday at 8am(online or in person )

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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.

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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 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 503-807-5252prajwalguvaju@gmail.com

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