Wonderful place, lovely people, sound of flowing water, deer meandering through…read more Great place to get away and learn more about meditation and Buddhism. We enjoyed it very much.

A great place to practice meditation. Very tranquil and peaceful. I love to enjoy the nature.read more

My Grandma and I came here after my Grandpa passed. She found some respite and deep connection…read morewalking through the gardens. It's definitely a special place- we lit a candle in his honor. We have come during the Christmas lights too and that's pretty special.

I really wish I had more time here. This was one of the very last places to visited before I had to…read morefly home. I got here late about 30mins before closing so I only walked around for a little. It's so Beautiful, peaceful, & calm here. The Grotto is a 62-acres sanctuary founded in 1924. There are so many beautifully carved statues. All the statues are made from marble, granite, bronze, wood, polyester resin and fiberglass. On their webpage, The Grotto's Vision is To forever be a place where the human spirit can seek peace and consolation. The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother embraces and supports people of all cultures and all faiths who seek a place of prayer and meditation; The Grotto values the dignity of everyone. I'll definitely come back here the next time I'm in town so I can spend a bit more time exploring. There's a decent sized parking lot. It was empty as I got here close to closing but I'm sure it gets very busy here.

I took the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course at Pause Mediation.The studio itself is…read morebeautiful. In an old Portland brick building with amazing timber pillars and rafters. There are tall windows that let in a lot of natural light. I especially enjoyed getting there during dusk, when the crows outside were flying around discussing where the best place to roost for the night would be. Ryan Kenny is a compassionate, funny, and understanding instructor. It was suggested by my therapist to find this specific 8-week course. A friend of mine had been going to Pause Mediation classes for awhile, and had invited me several times, but I hadn't yet taken her up on her offer. The class is not easy, but it builds each week on practices. There are simple phrases and ideas that I remember that are very helpful in stressful situations. Being in the world today with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is so much to brood and worry about. Instead of obsessively reading the news and stewing in "what ifs?", I focus on what is right now. Right now my family (including my old parents) are healthy. I talk everyday to my brother and sister. I'm writing letters to other family members and friends. It has been a time for me to have the opportunity to slow down and that has helped with my practice. I am grateful for Ryan and his patient encouragement. If you are not ready to take the 8-week course, Pause Meditation offers many helpful classes, I've especially enjoyed the sound meditations and the aromatherapy.

Ryan and Raina really have it dialed in at Pause meditation. It's a beautiful space in downtown,…read moreeasy to get to, with a great vibe. They have a lot of meditation classes throughout the week that you can attend, even Saturday mornings. And they're also, from I hear, rolling out some corporate offerings, in line with corporate wellness. Ryan is even a local celebrity featured on the morning news in Portland. Not only is Ryan gifted at what he does and not only does he know how to cultivate community and make people feel welcome and connected, he is also deeply passionate about meditation and cultivating mindfulness. He lives and breathes what he teaches, walking his talk. Highly recommend Pause Meditation. You can't find a better meditation instructor in Portland!

I love all of the staff here, great sound healings, and massage. Everyone here is truly gifted and…read morehave helped me tremendously in my healing journey. Thank you so much!!!

I've been coming here for 10 years now and have a lovely experience every time! The massage…read moretherapists are kind, skilled, and professional. The environment is relaxing always very clean.

Jessie has been an integral part of my journey. Her healing path walkers program was a valuable…read moretool that provided me with the wisdom and support that I needed.

Jessie is the real deal. I attended a group class where I didn't know anyone (yikes) and she…read moresoothed my nervous system quickly with inclusiveness, quick wit, humor and her presence of love. It was after that I had a personal healing with her and I had no idea what direction our treatment would go. If you come with an open heart and open mind, she will meet you there! Jessie has the capacity to hold immaculate space with so much compassion and the quality of what it means to be a human. I feel grateful for our time together and look forward to the next group or 1-1!

I have been to the Zen Temple only a handful of times. Each time I have been I have encountered…read moreonly kind and helpful people. The practice of Zen Buddhism always brings a lot of peace into my life. Gratitude for the space and the community.

I used to be an irregular member. My work schedule changed frequently which meant that sometimes…read moremonths would go by without being able to attend. Still, I always felt welcome and received as I popped in and out, especially by the teacher who completely understood my circumstance. Having our own space now allows a more robust schedule, including Thursdays and Sundays, and this means I can train weekly. When I was new, I loved the silent tea service which is offered in the evening on Tuesday. Such a simple ritual, but so full of depth! The free lunch after sitting meditation on Sundays offers a similar opportunity to practice mindfulness while eating and moving. The best part of the practice is the personal guidance that any participant can receive from the teacher. Her words and guidance have allowed me to navigate some terrible storms in my life, and they keep pushing me to open more and more.

I came here for a meditation lesson on a Tuesday morning. I have practiced meditation before but…read morewas not familiar with dhammakaya meditation. First I had an introductory session where the practice was explained to me in some detail by a lifelong practitioner and we did some light stretching. Then monk Victor came to lead the session. He also provided some guidance and led a very pleasant very refreshing meditation. Afterwards we talked for a while and shared some additional advice. It was a wonderful way to begin my day.

Lisa and Monk Victor are incredible and I have found a wonderful safe space within their walls at…read morethe Oregon Meditation Center. I have been going weekly for the past 2 months and I look forward to it every week to decompress and refresh after the stresses of day to day grind of work and life.