Maitripa College

Saka Dawa
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Celebrate Saka Dawa!
You’re warmly invited to join us in celebrating Saka Dawa, one of the most sacred and powerful days in the Buddhist calendar. This auspicious occasion commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha—a day when the merit of our prayers and positive actions is said to be multiplied many millions of times.
We will celebrate this holiday, along with the Full Moon Day by practicing Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) as we bring this practice into our modern world and experience with our community. Please follow the link below to join us by Zoom if you are unable to attend in person (in the Jokhang Meditation Hall at Maitripa).
If you are unable to join us in person or online, we encourage you to mark this special day with your own personal practice. You might:

Engage in meditation or recite prayers
Dedicate your practice for the enlightenment of all beings
Make offerings on your altar or to others
Perform acts of generosity or kindness
Take and keep vows for the day

Join us on Saka Dawa by Zoom

Prospective Student Info Session (Online)
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00
Register NowJoin Us for Maitripa College’s Monthly Online Prospective Student Info Session 4pm-5pm (Pacific) on the third Thursdays of the month

Maitripa College is pleased to host a monthly online information session for prospective students. These informal, welcoming sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about our graduate degree programs, our values, and our approach to education—and to ask any questions you may have.
Sessions are held online from 4:00–5:00 pm Pacific on the third Thursday of each month.
Each session will include:

An introduction to Maitripa College and our degree programs
An overview of our core values: community, spiritual formation, and the integration of scholarship, meditation, and service
Time to share what you are looking for in a graduate program

Q&A on topics such as:

Applying, enrolling, and attending classes
Program delivery formats (low-residence, hybrid, and in-person—now and in the future)
Enrollment options, including CE and auditing
Tuition, scholarships, and affordability
Professional pathways, career change, and spiritual growth
Alumni experiences, careers, and connections
A brief overview of upcoming community events

Whether you are actively considering applying or simply exploring your next step, we warmly invite you to join us and learn more about the Maitripa community. Zoom only – all are welcome. Follow the link at the top of the page and please share with anyone who might be interested.
