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., March 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
How can bringing awareness to the sensations of our body, to our feelings and emotions, to our thoughts, and to our environment bring us closer to realizing the nature of all phenomena? Mitra Tyler will offer some reflections on these indispensable teachings over the course of three Sundays in March.
Fri., March 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm –
Please join Nalanadabodhi Seattle in welcoming spring with the sublime practice of The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra.
Sun., April 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Please join us at Nalanda West for a special series of dharma talks by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and senior teachers from the Nalandabodhi sangha, April 5–May 10, 2026.
Wed., April 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
What is Buddha Nature? Why are the teachings on prajñaparamita and emptiness important to understanding the meaning of Buddha Nature? Facilitated by Acharya Tashi, qualified students are welcome to join us for MAH 305 in the zoomdhatu.
Tue., March 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
Please join on Tuesday evenings for Introduction to Buddhism, a cycle of teachings based on the fundamental discoveries of the Buddha. We’ll learn about the Buddhist view and practice meditation that supports the cultivation of compassion, insight, and understanding.
Curious about the Buddhist path? Please join us for a series of discussions about Buddhism, mind and other matters. Each class will consist of meditation, discussion, and listening. Feel free to drop in at any time! Wednesday evenings, 6:00–7:00p at Nalanda West
Wed., April 1, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Please join us for discussion on Mind and other Buddhist topics as part of the ongoing series, Dharma Nights. Wednesday evenings from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West.
Thu., April 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join us on Thursday evenings for Open Meditation. Spending time on the cushion after work to get to know our minds is definitely time well spent! Schedule 6:00p meditation instruction & meditation guidance 6:10p opening chants 6:15p meditation 7:00p closing chants
Sun., April 5, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am –
Please join us for Khadiravaṇītārā Practice!
Tue., April 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Kum Nye Tibetan སྐུ་མཉེ་ (sku-mnye) Every TWO Weeks on Tuesday starting February 10, 2026. in the Vajra Spot at Nalanda West (onsite only) 5-6p Pronounced “Koom Nyay,” this unique healing system based on Tibetan medicine and body-mind disciplines of Buddhism, provides a doorway to insight and meditation. The Kum Nye system was developed by Tarthang […]
