From Hinderances to Happiness: A Comprehensive Vipassana Course
REPEATING SCHEDULE: Weekly
START DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
END DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
TIME: 6:30 pm
- 8:30 pm
REGION: Portland, OR
ORGANIZATION: Wise Spirit Buddhist Community
TEACHER: Gregory Maloof
CONTACT PERSON: Molly Bailen
EMAIL: info@wisespirit.org
WEBSITE
The class will include Dhamma talks, discussion groups, reflections, and a meditation technique practicum (with lots of opportunity to customize tools in your vipassana meditation toolbox.) Students will come away with a strong foundation and understanding of vipassana which will prepare the way for more advanced practices in jhana.
Book for Class
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana Henepola
DATE: Six Tuesdays, beginning March 17th
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
PLACE: Wise Spirit Counseling (10011 SE Division St. Suite 310 and Online via Zoom
(link sent upon registering)
SPECIAL NOTE– Limited to 10 in-person participants. First come, first sign up. The class will also be available simultaneously on zoom. Class sessions will be recorded and available weekly. There is a place for you to indicate on the registration form how you will be attending class. If you have existing plans where you know you will not be able to attend more than (1) class please sign up to be online, not in-person, to give an opportunity for those who would prefer to be physically in the classroom and have availability for the full class term. (This does not include illnesses that may arise, but existing schedule conflicts due to being out of town, etc.) Class runs (6) concurrent Tuesdays beginning Mar. 17th. Reach out to us at info@wisespirit.org if you have any questions as to what would be best for your situation or learning.
COST: $150 suggested dana
SOME CITIES CLOSE BY: Hillsboro, Portland, Salem