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We have found that exposure to people who are highly accomplished in their field is one of the great blessings in our lives. We have been enriched by sharing the company of many of them. Many members of the Institute community have shared their expertise with us in lectures and other formats. Visiting teachers, scholars and experts on other topics such as alternative health often visit and speak at the Institute. During the past several years,


Professor Alexis Sanderson of Oxford University has lectured on the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism.

Ponlop Thinley Nyima Rinpoche of Menri Monastery, a Bonpo practitioner, has given talks and performed his Chö practice at the Institute.

Wendy Doniger of Chicago University gave a talk on the mythology of Shiva.

Doctor Sunil Joshi has given a talk on Ayurvedic medicine.

We've been treated to outstanding musical performances. In particular, Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, whom Swamiji considers the finest Indian classical musician in the world, has performed at the Institute nearly every year since the 1970's. His son Alam made his public debut at a concert with his father at the Institute. Alam, now touring on his own, recently joined us for a concert in August 2005.

We've also enjoyed performances of Newari tantric dances by a vajracharya from Kathmandu and chanting by the Drepung Loseling monks.


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Food Drive for Oregon Food Bank June 20 to July 4

Video and Audio of Talks by Swami Chetanananda Now On-line

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Weekly Program Schedule

Programs with Lama Wangdu Rinpoche

Next Queen Of Great Bliss Puja: 7/13/08

Next Service Day: 6/28/08


Summer Retreat: July 22 through 27, 2008


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NEW! The Heart of the Matter by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given January 22, 2008, Portland)

NEW! Living in Our Real Life by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given November 19, 2007, Portland)

We’re in this World to Grow by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given October 17, 2006, Portland)

Contact, Surrender And Flow by Swami Chetanananda (from talks given at the July 2005 Retreat, Portland)

Keep the Feeling by Swami Chetanananda (from a talk given November 1, 2005 in Portland)

Updated June 26, 2008