Sitting together as a sangha has a stronger impact than sitting alone. Of course, sitting alone is excellent. There’s no problem with that, but sitting together creates more discipline. When someone drops the ball, the other one picks it up. When someone gets distracted, other one is picking up and focusing. You can feel that energy, you feel the energy of concentration, energy of calmness, energy of clarity. One of us is picking it up. And one was maybe dropping it. You can feel the whole energy, the continuity of the mind’s clarity and calmness.
— excerpt from Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche’s remarks to new Nalandabodhi Seattle members (15 December 2024)
You are cordially invited to join Nalandabodhi Seattle for a half-day silent retreat at Nalanda West. The retreat will consist mostly of calm abiding meditation with alternating periods of walking meditation and mindful movement. This is a precious opportunity to spend some concentrated time on the cushion in a group setting; it is a chance to get to know our minds and to help others do the same.
PLEASE REGISTER BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 SO THAT WE CAN SHOP AND PLAN MEALS ACCORDINGLY. _/\_
Schedule
7:00a mindful movement
7:30a sitting & opening chants
8:00a simple breakfast
8:45a sitting & walking meditation (alternating)
11:50p closing chants & dedication of merit
12:00p lunch
Calm abiding meditation sessions will be approximately 20–30 minutes each punctuated by 10-minute walking meditation or stretch breaks.
Format
This half-day retreat is offered for in-person participation only.
Registration Details
After registering, you should receive an email [subject: Registration Confirmation: Half-Day Silent Retreat (Quarterly Practice Day) 11/8/2025] containing the schedule and a dana link.
Although we aspire to share the dharma at no cost, if you are able, please make a contribution toward all of the interdependent conditions needed to host such a practice day, including the cost of meals, utilities, etc.
Meals
As part of the retreat, a simple breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meals will be vegetarian, gluten-free fare with dairy-free options.
Mindful Activity
As part of establishing and maintaining the retreat container, all participants are expected to help with meal cleanup and mindful work activities.
Questions?
Please contact retreat organizer practice.seattle@nalandabodhi.org if you have any questions about the retreat (or if you would like to volunteer to support the program).
Date/Time
Date(s) - Sat., November 8, 2025
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location Nalandabodhi Seattle @ Nalanda West
