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.
Join us on Zoom for Mahayana: Compassion Without Limit, a series of six courses. All Nalandabodhi students who previously have studied the Mahayana series are greatly encouraged to join this new, updated series.
Join us for Introduction to Buddhism, a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics. We’ll explore the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including an introduction to the views of different Buddhist schools.
Tue., October 6, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
During times of great disruption it is easy to slip into destructive habits – fear, denial, confusion, negativity, short temper or a sense of righteousness. Mitra Dean Karl will be teaching based on his recently published book “A Lullaby to Awaken the Heart”.
Sun., September 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am –
Seattle sangha members are invited to join our sister sangha, Akasha, for their Sunday meditation practice on Zoom.
Mon., September 28, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
In the Mahayana teachings, we look at the possibility of limitless compassion and bodhichitta, the boundless intention to help all sentient beings. This motivation and its application are based on the crucial Mahayana notion that all sentient beings possess buddha nature, the potential to become a perfect buddha.
Tue., September 29, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
Calm abiding (shamatha) meditation practice will be held via Nalanda West FacebookLive.
Wed., September 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
Join us for Introduction to Buddhism, a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics. We’ll explore the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including an introduction to the views of different Buddhist schools.
