A space for meditation. A center for study. A community that supports your desire to live more fully. Nalandabodhi Seattle is all these things.
Nalandabodhi Seattle is home to a community of people who embrace the ancient yet timeless wisdom of the Buddha. Guided by our founder, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, we offer classes in meditation and Buddhist philosophy. The benefits of these practices and studies are relevant and applicable to our everyday lives.
Whether you are interested in starting a meditation practice or have been a student of Buddhism for decades, we invite you to join us.
Sun., November 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Dharma Talks with Mitra Tyler — In this series, Mitra Tyler will share reflections and discuss some of the classical Buddhist teachings.
Fri., October 31, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm –
Open Heart Circle is a chance to cultivate inner and outer peace. Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation and tonglen practice are components of each session. Anyone who is touched by suffering in the world is welcome.
Sat., November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm –
You are cordially invited to join Nalandabodhi Seattle for a half-day silent retreat at Nalanda West on Saturday, November 8, 2025 7:00a-12:00p.
Start with Introduction to Buddhism and proceed with dharma studies at your own pace online.
Please join us for a new ongoing series, Introduction to Buddhism on Wednesday evenings in 2025 from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West. Each class will consist of meditation, listening/viewing, and discussion. Feel free to drop in at any time! Classes will follow the Nalandabodhi Digital Dharma curriculum, so students can
This course is the third in a six-course series that examines Mahayana Buddhism. It explores how the brilliant scholar and teacher, Nagarjuna, explained the Buddha’s teaching from a logical perspective. It includes a description on the development of the Madhyamaka philosophical school in India and Tibet and explains the distinctions between its major branches.
Wed., October 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Curious about the Buddhist path? Please join us for a new ongoing series, Introduction to Buddhism on Wednesday evenings in 2025 from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West.
Thu., October 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
Discovering Oneself is the second class in the Nalandabodhi Introduction to Meditation series. Anyone with an interest in learning to meditate is welcome to join.
Fri., October 31, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm –
Join us in the Nalanda West Community Room for quiet conversation, fast internet, and co-working!
Sun., November 2, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am –
Please join us for Khadiravaṇītārā Practice!
