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Forming Formed: 2008 Established: 2009

Touching Earth Sangha

Portland, Oregon,

United States

Touching Earth Sangha is a meditation practice community dedicated to awakening the clarity and compassion at the source of our hearts and minds. We recognize the expression of that awakening as a responsible and caring lifestyle in harmony with the Earth and all creatures.

We live communally following a rigorous practice schedule based on traditional Zen models, as well as allowing for innovation, and for inspiration from other traditions. We aim to be an example to the wider community of the possibility of sustainable lifestyles; living with little energy use, no cars, virtually zero waste, and generally following the highest standards of ecological and social responsibility.

We have a daily schedule opened for anyone to join. In line with the spirit of contemplative traditions around the world, we offer all our programs free of charge, on a purely donation basis. We are dedicated to letting go of fear and trusting in the compassionate and caring heart - the vastness and balance of nature.

Our fundamental practice is zazen, or still sitting in focused presence. We offer five 40-minute periods daily, as well as more intensive retreats. We do not adhere strictly to any one lineage, but we sit with eyes open and with particular attention on posture and breath.

Our present home is a small temple in southeast Portland, Oregon called “Flourishing Clouds Hermitage”. Everyone is welcome to join all or part of our daily schedule, our Sunday public meditation circle, our silent retreats, or our workshops and “open-temple” events.

Please consult the schedule for good times to stop by, or contact us through e-mail. Inquiries and feedback are encouraged!

May all beings be free and joyful

Website: http://touchingearth.wordpress.com/

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Touching Earth Sangha
Portland, Oregon United States

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Last Updated:10/22/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: If you are interested in visiting, please check the schedule on our website and/or send us an email to confirm your visit. Every Sunday, we have a sitting group with a discussion and informal dinner. It's a good time to meet the community.

Affiliations: Cedar Moon

Population Adult Members: 6 Open to new adults: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Age Focus: No Focus Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By consensus (with meetings every week) Identified Leader: Yes (as a practice guide)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (On a donation basis) Labor Contribution: Expected (We have daily work practices.) Join Fee: No (Purely by donation) Regular Fees: No (Give what you can give joyfully.)
Land and Buildings Urban (We might be in the forest for some periods in the summer.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (We grow most of our greens and wildcraft some nuts and fruit. Most other food comes from donations.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals (Breakfast and lunch eaten Oryoki (zen style of eating)) Dietary Practice: Vegan only (Mostly Satvic) Alcohol Use: (No) Tobacco Use: (No)	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: Yes Shared Spiritual Path: Yes Which Spiritual Path(s): Other (based on the Zen tradition, includes other influences)

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