Sundays, March 1 & March 8, 2026
In the weeks just after the Tibetan New Year (Feb 18, 2026), Lama Chötso will talk on Sundays about the benefits of meditation. She will give instructions on basic calm abiding meditation (śamatha [sanskrit], shiné [tibetan]) and share some modern-day research confirming the benefits of these ancient practices.
The new year is a perfect time to establish a new habit. We hope you can join us in learning to use the energy of the Fire Horse to sit still and simply focus on human being (and being human)!
Schedule
10:00–11:00a Open Meditation (sitting & walking)
11:00a–12:00p Dharma Talk by Ani Lama Karma Chötso
12:00p Community Lunch
Registration
Nalandabodhi Seattle offers dharma teachings at no cost, but please consider making a donation if you are able.
Format
Hybrid — onsite at Nalanda West and online via zoom.
Registration Details
Zoom and Resource Page links will be emailed after registering. Please register below and look for an auto-email response.
Please practice generosity when registering so that Nalandabodhi Seattle can continue to offer precious teachings like these to all who are interested in the dharma.
Questions?
Please contact seattle@nalandabodhi.org if you would like to volunteer to support this event or have any questions.
If you would like to volunteer to help support this Sunday or Sunday Open Meditation in general, please fill out this Sunday volunteering form. If you would like to contribute to the Sunda potluck, please fill out this Sunday Potluck form.
Teacher
Lama Karma Chötso began to study and practice the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in March, 1982 after meeting Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche in New York City when he gave the Kalachakra empowerment. She took refuge with him there and 4 years later he ordained her as a novice nun. Lama Karma Chötso entered the three-year, three-month retreat, a meditation retreat held in strict seclusion, in 1986 and completed the retreat in 1990.
Lama Karma Chötso has practiced the Buddhadharma for 42 years. She studied Madhyamaka under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche for many years and her teachings reflect this. She also teaches extensively on instructions in Vajrayana practices, Tibetan language, and she is trained in thangka painting.
Read more about Ani Lama Karma Chötso here.
Date/Time
Date(s) - Sun., March 8, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location HYBRID Nalandabodhi Seattle @ Nalanda West
