Buddhist community? (Bend: how much, living, relocation to)

[VirtualErik]

So, i have been living here for a few years now. I study Buddhism however haven't found any major temples or anything around here to go study and such, anyone here know of a good place near here where one can go to study and practice Buddhism?

[kapetrich]

Bend Zendo - Bend Zendo | Zen Buddhist Practice | Meditation - Bend Zendo, They do Friday night sits starting at 7pm. An intro ~20 mins before hand if you're new to it.

Another Buddhist group meets at the Old Stone Church on Mondays, not sure the time.

There's also this group on the westside: Natural Mind Dharma Center - Home Can't vouch for them, though.

[visiting14]

I have considered a relocation to Bend/vicinity and have been wondering how much of a Buddhist community there is there. ( I was just thinking about posting that question here as well as contacting the Natural Mind Dharma Center , which is Tibetan Buddhist to ask some questions regards community.)

I reside in NM, and along with a large community relocated Tibetan people, there are numerous active Buddhist groups of various traditions. The Kagyu linage Stupa here in Santa Fe was built 1982.

I would imagine that the folks who work/teach at the Bend Zendo or Natural Mind Center would have a well informed take of the local areas' Buddhist communities.