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SEATTLE@NALANDABODHI.ORG About About Nalandabodhi Our Teachers Path Overview Path of Study Path of Meditation Path of Mindful Activity Community Our Community Membership Calendar Latest Connect Contact Us Visit Us Menu About About Nalandabodhi Our Teachers Path Overview Path of Study Path of Meditation Path of Mindful Activity Community Our Community Membership Calendar Latest Connect Contact Us Visit Us Search Search Close this search box. Donate Be Wise, Go Kind, Live Fully. Welcome to Nalandabodhi Seattle 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. Shakyamuni Day 2024 Shakyamuni Day 2024 Shakyamuni Day is a family-friendly holiday. Our observance at Nalanda West will begin with an adult program and practice as well as activities for children. This will be followed by a Shakyamuni Day address by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and the Bathing the Baby Buddha” ceremony, offered both onsite Read MoreBecoming Familiar with Your Mind: Meditation Series This first of a series of three meditation courses starts in January and offers instruction on Shamata,, or calm abiding meditation. The class is designed to help beginners establish an ongoing meditation practice. It includes basic meditation instruction such as posture and breathing as well as guided meditation. Discussion focuses on getting to know your mind and how to work with thoughts and emotions from a Buddhist point of view. Read MoreSunday Open Meditation + The Four Immeasurables Sunday Open Meditation + The Four Immeasurables Open Meditation continues on Sundays with an exploration of The Four Immeasurables. Have you ever wondered why The Four Immeasurables is one of the opening chants on Sundays? What are these four immeasurable qualities? Nalandabodhi Seattle Karunikas will present short teachings and lead Read MoreComing up at Nalandabodhi Seattle Mahayana 304 and 305, 2024 Sat., May 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Mahayana builds on foundational Tibetan buddhist schools and, through philosophical reasoning, it points to the benefit of expanding our desire for liberation to include all beings. By working with emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, a heart of genuine compassion arises. Mahayana teachings also introduce the idea of buddha nature — the crucial notion that all sentient beings possess the seed of buddhahood. Read MoreBecoming Familiar with Your Mind: Four Foundations of Mindfulness 2024 Sat., May 11, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Four Foundations of Mindfulness, has deep roots in Buddhist teaching. Taught by Buddhist monks for over 2000 years it is the practice of meditating on the body, feelings, mind and phenomena – the four foundations of our daily experience. The practice of the four foundations of mindfulness is recommended at all stages of the path. It is taught that students should return to these practices again and again. Read MoreKhadiravaṇītārā Practice Sun., May 12, 2024 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am – Please join us for Khadiravaṇītārā Practice! Read MoreSunday Open Meditation + The Four Immeasurables Sun., May 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Open Meditation continues on Sundays with an exploration of The Four Immeasurables. Read MoreJoin Our Community Want to learn more? Contact Us Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Visit Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche´s website. Learn More Explore Nalandabodhi Nalandabodhi International About Teachers Our Path Join Us Visit Our Center Events Community Membership Previous Next Facebook Terms of Use Privacy Policy ©2019 Nalandabodhi. All Rights Reserved This site uses cookies. Click here to view our Privacy Policy for more info. Okay,...