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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

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
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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

09/01/2025

Friends, just a reminder that our bi-weekly Tuesday night class starts up *next* Tuesday, September 9, at 6pm. We can't wait to see you!

07/29/2025

Friends, a reminder that tonight’s meditation class is cancelled. We encourage you to stay cool, hydrated, and take gentle care during this hot weather. We look forward to welcoming you back Tuesday, August 12!

07/21/2025

Our Tuesday night meditation class will be taking a late summer break this week through August 5 to rest and recharge. We will return on August 12. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the Summer Festival online July 25-August 9! Join for one week or both weeks; sessions available online until September 6. For more information: https://kadampafestivals.org/summer.

07/10/2025

We will be offering chanted prayers today, Thursday July 10, from 5:30-6:30pm at Portland New Church. Everyone is welcome to attend! It is free. We will be doing Heart Jewel prayers, with a 20-minute silent meditation. Feel free to swing by and join us. Learn more about these prayers here: https://www.meditationinboston.org/heart-jewel

07/08/2025

Happy Tara Day! Tara is a female Buddha, whose name means “Rescuer," and she is celebrated on the 8th of each month. Tara is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. We also have our regularly scheduled class this evening at the Portland New Church -- an auspicious day, indeed! We hope to see you this evening from 6pm-7pm. For more information, please visit www.meditationinmaine.org

07/01/2025

🌿 Class Update 🌿
Tonight’s meditation class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you next week.

06/24/2025

🌞 Feeling the heat? Find inner refuge tonight.

On this sweltering day, give your mind and heart a cool place to rest. Join us this evening for a gentle meditation and teaching on Refuge Practice — a timeless method for finding safety, strength, and peace, no matter the outer conditions.

🕕 When: Tonight, 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Where: Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave.
💙 All are welcome — for more information, please visit https://www.meditationinboston.org/portland-classes

Come sit, breathe, and discover the inner shelter that’s always available.

06/14/2025

Thank you to all who came out today for our second annual free outdoor meditation at Portland Head Light! The foghorns playing call and response, the buoy bells faintly chiming, the birds chirping, and the smell of the clean ocean air... We are so lucky to have such a beautiful place to meditate. A big THANK YOU! to Gen Khedrub for making the trip up from Boston! See you again in August!

06/09/2025

What a week of great events!
🌿 Tues 6–7pm: Great Compassion with Clare @ Portland New Church (PNC)
🌿 Thurs 5:30–6:30pm: Free Manjushri Puja chanted prayers @ PNC
🌿 Fri 10–11am: Learning to Love Our Life meditation with Dana @ PNC
🌿 Saturday 11:30am: Free outdoor meditation & veggie picnic @ Fort Williams/Portland Head Light with Gen Khedrub
A full week of beautiful Dharma—come join us! 💛
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.