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What is Nalanda West?
Nalanda West is a center for contemplative studies and meditation. The name is a commitment to the the ideals of the original Nalanda, the great university of the first millennium. More about Nalanda West . . .
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Guiding Nalanda West
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche guides Nalanda West and regularly teaches in Seattle. Nalanda West is the seat for Rinpoche's activity in the Americas and headquarters for a collection of organizations exploring the Buddhist science of mind. More . . .
Organizations
The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Ponlop Rinpoche on American Buddhism:
Practice Path
Engage in a variety of meditation practices.
( * indicates introductory material):
- *Open Meditation
(Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings) - Green Tara Practice
(Sundays) - Medicine Buddha Practice
(2nd and 3rd Sundays) - Chenrezig Practice
(1st Sunday monthly) - Nyinthun - all day sitting
(one Sunday per month) - Monthly Calendar
Open Meditation
Sundays at 9 am and
Wedenesdays at 6.30 pm
Shamatha, or Calm Abiding sitting and walking meditation practice.
All are welcome!
Meditation instruction available upon request.
Green Tara Practice
In the lineage of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Cultivate compassion and loving-kindness.
Sunday evenings at 7 pm. More. (.pdf)
Medicine Buddha Practice
Every 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9.30 am in the Vajra Spot. More info (.pdf)
Chenrezig Practice
with Acharya Lhakpa Tsering
Engage your loving-kindness!
1st Sunday of the month at 10 am in the Vajra Spot.
More info (.pdf)
Nyinthun
Monthly: 1 day of sitting meditation: 9 - noon, 2 - 5
pm, 7 - 10 pm.
See calendar for details.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society programs
Rodney Smith offers a six week Introduction to Meditation series of classes four times a year on Monday evenings. Sponsored by Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Study Path
Participate in the in-depth inquiry of Buddhist teachings.
( * indicates introductory material):
- Hinayana Study Series
(Mondays) - Contemplative Meditation
(Tuesdays) - *Introduction to Buddhism series
(Wednesdays) - Monthly Calendar
HINAYANA STUDY SERIES
Mondays at 7 pm
March 1 – June 7
The Hinayana course covers the core teachings of foundational Buddhism.
Topics discussed include:
• The four noble truths
• The five skandhas
• The path of individual liberation from suffering
• Ethics and the practice of non-violence
• Types and techniques of Buddhist meditation
Register by emailing Kris Shaw (krisshawnb@gmail.com) or at the first class meeting.
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Contemplative Mediation
Tuesdays at 7 pm
March 16 – May 4
Deepen your experience of meditation – and your own mind. In contemplative meditation, we use the stability of mind developed in basic meditation to investigate directly the nature of our experience. Using the book Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness as a foundation, each class will include experiential exercises, guided meditation, and discussion.
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Introduction to Buddhism Series
with Senior Nalandabodhi Teachers.
Introductory series on the essential points of the Buddhist path.
All are welcome!
Students may also attend these classes on a drop in basis. These courses are free, though donations are accepted. Each course has an accompanying sourcebook based on the teachings of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche that is available for purchase at the Nalanda West bookstore. It is recommended that class readings be done prior to each class.
More info (.pdf)
Upcoming Programs
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Dharma Poetry and Haiku Workshop
with Gary Gach
March 26-27
Lama Palden Drolma
Extraordinary Shamatha, Vipassana and Mahamudra of the Shangpa Kagyu
April 16-18
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche's Calling the Lama from Afar
April 30 - May 2
John Tarrant Roshi
Stories that change you—The wisdom and magic of koans
May 14-15
March 26-27
Dharma Poetry and Haiku Workshop with
Gary Gach
Explore the art, meditation, and creative expression of dharma poetry and haiku with renowned poet Gary Gach.
Please email to reserve a spot: admin@nalandawest.org
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Package-deal Offer!
April 2 - 3
Fearless Compassion and Kindness and Compassion: Principles for a Happy
Life
with Gelek Rimpoche
Register Online!
Friday, April 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Fearless Compassion. Challenging times demand clarity grounded in genuine
compassion. Tibetan Buddhist master Gelek Rimpoche will address how
to develop genuine and fearless compassion in order to engage our lives
more fully and responsibly.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Kindness and Compassion: Principles for a Happy Life. Developing kindness
and compassion is the first step towards living fearlessly and harmoniously.
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April 16-18
Lama Palden Drolma
Extraordinary Shamatha, Vipassana and Mahamudra of the Shangpa Kagyu
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From the stream of teachings of the wisdom dakinis Sukhasiddhi and Niguma come profound practices for simultaneously transforming the elements, aggregates and conflicting emotions of our body-mind system while traversing the stages of concentration, insight, and realization of our true nature.
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April 30 - May 2
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche's Calling the Lama from Afar
Register Online!
Calling the Lama from Afar is the most profound of Great Perfection teachings. It explains the innermost secret lama related with the view free from any elaboration, like the sky; meditation, unmovable and stable, like a mountain; and action, profound and vast, like the ocean.
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May 14-15
John Tarrant Roshi
Stories that change you—The wisdom and magic of koans
Register Online!
Zen koans hold an ancient wisdom that anyone can use. On meeting a koan people discover freedom and unexpected openings. The effect is often immediate and surprising. Koans will stay with you, as well. They even, like a good dog, follow you around and make you happy in heavy weather.
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Programming philosophy:
All are welcome.
None are turned away...payment is always negotiable based on one's situation.
Seattle, WA 98103 USA
(206) 529-8258
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Nalanda West and Nalandabodhi are members of the Northwest Dharma Association.
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Space Rentals
An Ideal Event Facility in Seattle
Nalanda West provides event hosting space for professional, private and community events. Facilities include a beautiful conference room (2100 sq.ft.), with an additional stage (150 sq.ft.) and large foyer (600 sq.ft). The conference room provides wonderful views of the Seattle skyline, and seats up to 180. Also available is a spacious 1400 sq. ft. dining room that comfortably seats 80 guests along with buffet and service tables, and has a 220 sq.ft. stage for a speaker or presentation. More about rentals . . .
