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.
We joyfully announce the sixth annual Tara Drupchen to be held by the Nalandabodhi International sangha: September 24th – 26th. This weekend practice intensive includes sadhana or ritual practice, meditations, and teachings from Nalandabodhi teachers. All are welcome to attend online, make prayer requests, and offer positive aspirations by registering for this free event. Your offerings and donations are appreciated.
Wed., September 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra is among the best-known texts of the Dzogchen tradition, and represents a profound practice unto itself. It is commonly recited on such occasions as solstices, equinoxes and new years. Join Mitra Tyler Dewar online at 6 p.m. (Pacific time) for a brief talk on the content and meaning of the aspiration, followed by a group recitation.
Introduction to Buddhism (Sept. 8 through Dec. 22) is a cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools. All are welcome! The courses are free; donations are accepted.
Wed., September 29, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
Introduction to Buddhism is a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools. All are welcome! The courses are free.
Wed., October 6, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
Introduction to Buddhism is a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools. All are welcome! The courses are free.
Wed., October 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –
Introduction to Buddhism is a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics, exploring the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including being introduced to the views of different Buddhist schools. All are welcome! The courses are free.
Sun., October 17, 2021 – Sun., December 19, 2021 @ All Day – With Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyalsten Sundays, Oct 17 & 31 and Nov 14 – Dec 19 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Support this event with another amount that fits your resources. Please enter the amount you wish to pay (multiple of ten). (This can be less or more than any of the options).
