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.
Through Nalanda West we offer weekend programs, residential practice retreats and artist residencies. In conjunction with Nitartha Institute, we offer advanced classes in traditional Buddhist philosophy.
Whether you are interested in starting a meditation practice or have been a student of Buddhism for decades, we invite you to join us.
In these difficult times, it can be challenging to maintain open-heartedness and kindness toward ourselves and others. This “kindness checklist” may help us deal with fear and anxiety within the framework of Body, Speech, and Mind.
An open, online retreat with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Acharya Lama Tenpa, and other Nalandabodhi teachers. More details coming soon!
Looking for interesting programs that tweak your ordinary mind?
Nalanda West offers eclectic and stimulating programs in art, music and meditation.
Due to concerns about the coronavirus, our weekly offerings of group meditations, Tara practices and Hinayana classes are being offered remotely, via Zoom and other methods, rather than in person. Please don’t come to the center.
Thu., June 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am –
During these times of uncertainty and social distancing, we are supporting our sangha community with weekly online sessions to provide peer support in a safe and supported environment.
Thu., June 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
This group meets via Zoom to discuss a rare, intimate account of a world-renowned Buddhist monk’s near-death experience and the life-changing wisdom he gained from it.
Fri., June 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Shakyamuni Day is a day to celebrate our good fortune in being able to study, practice and meditate on the profound teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will address the sangha on this joyous occasion.
Fri., June 5, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
The practice of Green Tara can help overcome fear and anxiety, enabling one to open up to one’s own heart of compassion. Our weekly Tara sessions are being held via Zoom.
