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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• Curious about Buddhism?
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• Past
  Programs at
  Nalanda West:

• Polly Young-Eisendrath
  The Wisdom of No-self in Psychotherapy and Creativity:
  Towards a Radical Model of Interdependence

  14 CMEs, CPEs, and CEUs were offered.

  Drawing on Buddhist teachings of Anatta or No-self, this presentation will describe a way of listening and responding in psychoanalysis (or analytic psychotherapy), as well as a new approach to creative processes in general.

  Click Here for more info (.pdf)

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• Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
  The Four Seals of Dharma:
  What the Buddha Really Taught

  Explore the profound insights of the Buddha with renown author, artist, and meditation master Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

  Click Here for more info (.pdf)

• Pema Chodron
  No Time to Lose

• Click here for more info (.pdf)

• Jan. 22-23
  Family Dharma Conference

  Co-Sponsored with the Northwest Dharma Association.

  We explored the joys and challenges of raising children as a practitioner and student of the dharma. Panelists and discussion from diverse sanghas.

  Jan Chozen Bays Roshi was the key note speaker.

  Click Here to see a video of Chozen Bays Roshi

 

 

• Nalanda West space rental

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

• Nalandabodhi
• Nitartha International
• Nitartha Institute
• Bodhi Magazine

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

Participate in the in-depth inquiry of Buddhist teachings.

( * indicates introductory material):

• Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Book Group
  (Mondays)
• *Fresh Heart - Deepening Meditation
  (Tuesdays starting Jan. 19)
• *Introduction to Buddhism series
  (Wednesdays)
• Monthly Calendar

Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Book Group

7 Mondays at 7 pm

We will explore this spiritual classic by Sogyal Rinpoche together. Discussion and meditation.

All are welcome!

Please make sure to do the assigned reading before attending; reading for Feb. 8 is pages 227-262: The Practices for Dying, and The Process of Dying.

Fresh Heart: Deepening Meditation
Practicum

8 Tuesdays at 7 pm starting January 19

The heart of every experience is fresh when we can embrace the present moment as it is. Meditation enables the thoughts that separate us from this reality to fall away. Using the meditation skills developed in the Beginning Meditation class, we will explore using all of our senses as the basis for meditation. In this class we will familiarize with bringing meditative awareness to more and more complex experiences, and how to begin to apply the insights of meditation to everyday life.

To register early, please e-mail annabrowngriswold
@gmail.com. You may also arrive early on January 19th to register before the first class. The suggested donation for each class is $15—no one turned away for lack of funds.

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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)

Nalandabodhi Study Path

Want to explore the teachings of the Buddhist Science of Mind?

The Nalandabodhi Study Path of Hinayana View, Path, and Fruition, and Mahayana View, Path, and Fruition is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of Buddhist philosophy.

Nalandabodhi Study Path information

 

 

Tara Dance
with Prema Dasara
February 26-28

Dharma Poetry and Haiku Workshop
with Gary Gach
March 26-27

Fearless Compassion and Kindness and Compassion: Principles for a Happy Life
with Gelek Rimpoche
April 2-3

Monthly Calendar

February 26-28
Tara Dance
with Prema Dasara

Devotional movement workshop for the bodhisattva of compassion and honoring the sacred feminine.

Friday night is open to the public, but the workshop is limited participation!

Pre-registration required:

admin@nalandawest.org

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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.

Gary Gach is author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buddhism (third edition), editor of What Book!? ~ Buddha Poems from Beat to Hiphop (American Book Award), and translator from Korean of three books by Ko Un.

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April 2 - 3
Fearless Compassion and Kindness and Compassion: Principles for a Happy Life
with Gelek Rimpoche

Pre-register:

admin@nalandawest.org

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. Join Gelek Rimpoche to learn the essential principles necessary to create a happy life for ourselves and others.

 

Programming philosophy:

All are welcome.

None are turned away...payment is always negotiable based on one's situation.

 

3902 Woodland Park Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103 USA
(206) 529-8258

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