Saturday Sangha
Offered by diverse lineage of teachers from various Buddhist traditions
Every Saturday at 4:30PM PT | Held In-Person & Online | 4312 SE Stark St, Portland OR
During this time, we are called to return to our place of practice more than ever. We return to our community of like-minded friends to recall our inner and outer resources, cultivating mindfulness and lovingkindness for the possibility of peace and liberation.
Our environment is one of exploration of the many ways to reach one’s spiritual aspiration of true liberation. We do not adhere to one lineage, and we do not have a single spiritual leader. We have three core teachers, as well as rotating teachers from many Buddhist traditions, who come and share their teachings and meditation practices.
Insight & Metta
With Candle Summers
Every 2nd Mondays and 4th Sundays of the month | 6:30 - 8:30PM PT | Held Online
Time together includes gently guided insight meditation and loving kindness practice, personal sharing and discussion of various topics of the teachings of the Buddha in the Theravadan tradition from a Western perspective. We are committed to making the exploration of practices and teachings of the Buddha relevant and accessible in today’s world. It is important to welcome all people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity. In this way we aspire to follow in the footsteps of the teachings of awakening and freedom offered freely to everyone without exception.
Wake Up Together
Morning Meditation with Trina Truong
Live, everyday | 6:30AM Pacific Time | Held Online via Zoom
Wake Up Together is an online meditation community that was established in 2020 by Trina Truong with the mission to help support individuals in maintaining their meditation practice through practicing in an accessible community that meets every day, virtually. While the teachings and meditation practices are rooted in the Vipassana-Insight tradition and Thich Nhat Hanh Zen tradition, the gentle and heartfelt approach offers a sense of inclusivity and warmth for all who seek to practice meditation and self-awareness. This is a space that meditators come to know as welcoming to all spiritual truths on the path.
The live guided meditations and teachings are offered freely. Suggested donation is from $10-$30. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Consider donating what you are able to.
Tuesday Teatime
With Candle Summers
Every Tuesdays | 3:00-4:30PM PST | Held Online
A weekly live stream Insight meditation class that involves meditation and the studies of the teachings of the Buddha. There is a gently guided mindfulness meditation and discussion in a relaxed and easeful atmosphere. Bring your tea and settle in.
All are welcome to this zoom meeting. We are committed to making the exploration of practices and teachings of the Buddha relevant and accessible in today’s world. It is important to welcome all people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Donation link will be provided to encourage generosity and to continue the time honored teachings. Click Zoom link in body of website to join. Questions? Email: candlemaui@gmail.com
Neuro Sangha
Lead Facilitator: Monte Bassow
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 7-8PM PT | Meeting Online via Zoom
What is Neuro Sangha - A space for neurodiverse folk to connect online through mindfulness, in ways respectful of our different manners of thinking and being. We embrace and respect a wide variety of neurodivergence and aim to be a refuge for brains that work differently from what society expects.
Typical meetings include two non-guided 10-minute meditations (need not be sitting), sharing our meditation experience, and exploring different meditation practices.
As we grow, we expect that format will change as we get input from participants.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
Course Teacher: Trina Truong
Eight Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9PM PT | June 4 - July 30, 2025 | Held Online via Zoom
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is an 8-week class designed to enhance mindfulness through weekly sessions that include guided meditations, group discussions, and mindfulness exercises. Participants engage in a comprehensive exploration of mindfulness practices, aiming to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. This classes combines mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and mindful movement to help individuals manage stress, pain, and the challenges of everyday life. It is designed to improve well-being and can be adapted to fit various needs.
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Trina Truong
Core Teacher
Trina brings a heartwarming approach into her teachings rooted in the Theravada tradition. Raised in a Buddhist family in Vietnam lends her a unique perspective on how to serve various communities; merging Eastern and Western approaches; she guides meditators through skillful means of practice. Her practice is influenced by Thich Nhat Hanh, Bhante Guanaratana, and Master Sheng Yen. She has sat for over 100 days in retreat and is an MBSR instructor in Training at Brown University.
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Candle Summers
Core Teacher
Candle has practiced meditation for over 40 years with her root teachers Kamala Masters and Steve Armstrong. She completed Spirit Rock’s four year Dharma Leader program in 2001. Her Theravadan background includes the teachings of Anagarika Munidra, Sayadaws U Pandita and U Tejaniya, Gil Fronsdal, Mark Nunberg, and more. Candle offers a monthly Insight Metta meditation on Mondays.
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Alpesh Parikh
Core Teacher
Alpesh first started his mindfulness practice in 1991 outside of Mumbai with S.N. Goenka in Vipassana meditation. Al has since done retreats and trainings in mindfulness meditation, including the 2 year Mindfulness Teacher training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. He offers a number of training programs incorporating basic and advanced practices of mindfulness in a workplace or community setting.
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