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.
According to Tibetan Buddhist teachings, a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops. In this series of eight Sunday classes, Acharya Tashi will teach on the writings of the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339) with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
Sangha member Beth Patterson reflects on our grief experiences as we embark on our new post-pandemic lives. She suggests that this phase of grief involves creating a balance between remembering our losses and living a full and meaningful life.
What is the relevance of Buddhist teachings for the world of today, for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike? What does it mean to be on a spiritual path in general – and a Buddhist one specifically? To be on the road to freedom, as Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche puts it? Or, as philosophers like Socrates would say, trying to find truth, beauty and goodness in life?
Sun., August 1, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Tibetan Buddhist teachings tell us that a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops. In this series of classes, Acharya Tashi teaches on the writings of the Third Karmapa, with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
Sun., August 8, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Tibetan Buddhist teachings tell us that a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops. In this series of classes, Acharya Tashi teaches on the writings of the Third Karmapa, with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
Sun., August 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Tibetan Buddhist teachings tell us that a person’s true nature – buddha nature – is the foundation from which all wisdom develops. In this series of classes, Acharya Tashi teaches on the writings of the Third Karmapa, with a focus on bringing the teachings into practice.
Sun., August 22, 2021 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Please join your sangha friends at Nalanda West on Sunday, August 22 for a social gathering starting at 1:30 pm. We’ll provide snacks and beverages. If you want, you can bring take-out or a sandwich. It’s not our traditional “potluck” because of COVID protocols. But it is a great opportunity to see each other in […]
