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Classes are designed to provide practical advice for responding to life’s challenges. All classes available online by teachers from Maine and KMC Boston.

The Maine branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Boston offers a relaxed, welcoming setting in which to explore ways to develop wisdom and cultivate peaceful states of mind. Located in Portland, the largest city in Maine, the Maine branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Boston offers a relaxed, welcoming setting in which to explore ways to develop wisdom and cultivate peaceful states of mind. We also offer in-person classes at Portland New Church, 302 Steven's Ave, Portland, ME 04103

03/16/2026

Dharma nugget for the week 🌟 What is pervasive suffering?

Pervasive suffering is simply the contaminated aggregates of samsaric beings. For example, when we take rebirth as a human we take on human aggregates, when we take rebirth as an animal we take on animal aggregates, and when we take rebirth as a god we take on god aggregates.

If we take on human aggregates we have no choice but to experience the sufferings of the human realm, if we take on animal aggregates we have no choice but to experience the sufferings of the animal realm, and if we take on god aggregates we have no choice but to experience the sufferings of the god realms.

All the different types of suffering in samsara arise from samsaric aggregates just as waves arise from an ocean, therefore samsaric aggregates themselves are pervasive suffering.

For as long as we remain with contaminated aggregates, whether we abide in the highest god realms or the deepest hell, we will attract suffering just as a magnet attracts iron. If we cling to samsaric aggregates we will take rebirth in samsara, and if we take rebirth in samsara we will experience suffering.

Therefore the real object to be avoided is samsaric aggregates, and it is these that the mind of renunciation seeks to abandon. As Geshe Potowa says:

It is not sickness and death I fear so much as samsaric rebirth.”

Excerpt From
Great Treasury of Merit
Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

03/08/2026

Happy Tara Day!
The female Buddha of active compassion who, as the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas, is known as the "Mother of the Conquerors." She is also known as the "Great Liberator" who pacifies all sickness, poverty, misfortune, fighting, and quarreling, and causes the Dharma and all good fortune to flourish. Her green-colored body symbolizes that she is also the manifestation of the fully purified wind element of all the Buddhas, and like the wind is quick to respond to the prayers of those in need. Her right leg extended also indicates her readiness to help others. This painting shows Tara seated on a lotus arising from a lake. It is said that when Buddha Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, saw the immensity of suffering in the world he started crying, and Tara was born from a lotus that arose from his lake of tears.

03/03/2026

Good morning, meditating friends! Due to inclement weather, we will be cancelling class this evening at the Portland New Church. Join us next Wednesday at 9:15. We look forward to seeing you! Stay cozy! 💗🙏🧘‍♀️

02/11/2026

Dear ones! We are canceling the 9:30am class this morning (Weds Jan 11) due to snow and slushy conditions on the roads. Be warm, be safe, and enjoy bringing mindfulness into your day today.

01/20/2026

Good morning, meditating friends! There will be no 6 PM meditation class this evening at the Portland New Church. We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you next Wednesday at 9:30 AM with Clare!

01/17/2026

A dharma nugget for this snowy January Saturday. Come join us next Saturday for the Day of Loving Kindness retreat, and hear more wisdom from Gen Khedrub. 🙏🏻

01/14/2026

New Class Announcement!
We’re offering a new Wednesday morning meditation class in Portland at Portland New Church.
• Every other Wednesday
• 9:30–10:30 AM
• Taught by Clare
Our classes are grounded, practical, and welcoming to all levels.
Visit www.meditationinmaine.org to learn more or to pre-register! Next class is Wednesday, January 28!

01/08/2026

Happy Tara Day!
Tara is the female Buddha of active compassion who, as the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas, is known as the "Mother of the Conquerors." She is also known as the "Great Liberator" who pacifies all sickness, poverty, misfortune, fighting, and quarreling, and causes the Dharma and all good fortune to flourish. Her green-colored body symbolizes that she is also the manifestation of the fully purified wind element of all the Buddhas, and like the wind is quick to respond to the prayers of those in need. Her right leg extended also indicates her readiness to help others. This painting shows Tara seated on a lotus arising from a lake. It is said that when Buddha Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, saw the immensity of suffering in the world he started crying, and Tara was born from a lotus that arose from his lake of tears.

12/02/2025

Calling all Maine meditators! Our bi-weekly meditation class is canceled this evening, due to the snow storm. How about grabbing a cuppa and listening to some Kadampa podcasts instead? Here's a link to Gen-La Dekyong's talk on Transforming Difficulties into Spiritual Fuel. Stay safe and cozy! 🍵❄⛄
https://kadampa.org/podcast/transform-difficulties-into-spiritual-fuel

10/22/2025

We invite you to join us tomorrow evening from 5:30-6:30pm for Wishfulfilling Jewel puja, one of several free chanted prayer and meditation sessions we offer. We chant in English, make special food offerings (called Tsog) to our visualized Dharma Protector and other holy beings, and dedicate our merit toward the success of our practice, the flourishing of Kadam Dharma, and the benefit of others.. Everyone is welcome!
https://www.meditationinboston.org/maine-pujas

10/08/2025

Happy Tara Day everyone!
Every month, on the 8th, we celebrate our Holy Mother: Arya Tara. https://kadampa.org/buddhism/tara-puja
💚💚💚

09/08/2025

Meditation is back!
Join us tomorrow evening in Portland as we return to our every-other-week rhythm of gathering for meditation. Fall is a time of reset for many, and what could be better than taking some time to watch and get to know our minds? And if you can't join us tomorrow, you are welcome to join us Thursday evening from 5:30-6:30 for Tara puja (free chanted prayers). Both events are open to all!

Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave.
Every other week, starting tomorrow, from 6pm-7pm
For more information, please visit https://www.meditationinboston.org/maine-events

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Located in Portland, the largest city in Maine, the Portland branch of KMC Boston offers a relaxed, welcoming setting in which to explore ways to develop wisdom and cultivate peaceful states of mind. Classes are designed to provide practical advice for responding to life’s challenges. The classes take place at the Forest Avenue Plaza 449 Forest Ave. This space has a beautiful meditation room, which we are using. Weekly classes are taught by Clare Morin, a senior Kadampa meditator who is highly skilled at presenting Buddhist teachings in a down to earth, practical and inspiring way. The Resident Teacher of Serlingpa Meditation Center is Kyle Davis, a Kadampa Buddhist teacher who regularly visits Portland to hold special day courses & workshops. Kyle is well known for his practicality, warmth, and clarity. He has been practicing Buddhism and meditation for many years.