Here are some projects we’re working on at the Portland Lodge:

Action Projects

Each year, as part of our Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) work, the Portland Lodge selects one or more service projects. These have included food contributions to the Oregon Food Bank, support for a Backpack program for needy students, and participation in the TOS Healing Network.

Karma Yoga

In 2025 members of The Portland TS will be volunteering at The Vedanta Retreat in Scappoose OR with the Vedanta Society of Portland. The retreat has been owned by the Society since 1936 and provides a wonderful refuge in nature for people of all beliefs and traditions. This work is to help plant tress and maintain the shrines and several miles of walking trails.

““This Ashrama had been conceived of and planned with the expressed object of presenting to the seekers the fullest opportunity possible to cultivate their spiritual life. Here in the natural setting of quiet and solitude, away from the bustles and hurry of city life, they will be able to cultivate introspection and discipline, to bring out the Divine Perfection within, to its fullest manifestation.”

— Revered Swami Devatmananda (Head of Vedanta Society of Portland, 1932-54)

Check out their calendar of events here:

https://www.vedanta-portland.org/vedanta-retreat

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The Living Theosophy Project

The Living Theosophy Project celebrates Theosophy in Portland, past, present, and future. Over 100 years of speakers, study, a lending library, conferences, healing groups and more. Over 100 years of individuals, with their own particular stories, coming together in the larger story of bringing the insights of Theosophy to others.

Visionary Solutions To National and Global Problems

Articles and book reviews relating to practical, spiritually- or morally-based solutions to such human problems as political polarization, wealth inequality, climate change, etc.