Nalanda West is a center that serves as a
catalyst and forum for the practice and study of American
Buddhism.
Our approach emphasizes the Buddhist science of mind as it applies
to this age and culture.
Located at: 3902 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103.
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News & Upcoming Events
September 18, 2010
Karmapa in America Movie
In May of 2008, His Holiness the Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, traveled for the first time to New York NY, Wappingers Falls NY, Woodstock NY, Shamong NJ, Boulder CO, San Francisco CA, Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA. Travel with the Karmapa and experience the U.S. with him through this DVD and get the story of this historic visit.
September 28, 2010
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche: Lineage and Transmission
Join Tibetan Buddhist master Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche for three nights of teachings on the profound meaning of lineage and transmission on the path of enlightenment.
October 16, 2010
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: Heart to Heart
DVD showing. The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche teaches about the Buddhist path of practice. The topics Rinpoche addresses include conceptual labeling and discrimination, working with the emotion of desire or passion in the three yanas, and cultivating healthy relationships. Rinpoche concluded by talking about Buddha's teaching on the fundamental nature and potential of all sentient beings.
October 28, 2010
Dream Yoga
with Dr. Andrew Holecek. Sleep and dream provide a precious opportunity for spiritual awakening. Every night we drop into the enlightened state, do not recognize it, and miss another chance. By learning how to wake up in our dreams, we can transform sleep into a profound method to help us understand the nature of reality.
Weekly Open House
Wednesdays Sitting Meditation: 6.30-7 pm Discussion: 7-8.30 pm Meditation (instruction available), discussion, question and answer with senior teachers. Free! All are welcome!
Open Meditation
Public sitting and walking meditation practice. Sundays starting at 9 am to noon. 40 minute sitting sessions with 10 minutes of walking. Feel free to drop in or leave anytime. All are welcome!
Green Tara Practice
Weekly compassion practice in the lineage of Khenpo Rinpoche and the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Sundays 7 - 8.30 pm Singing, chanting, meditation. All are welcome!
Chenrezig Practice
Compassion Meditation. Lead by one of our resident Acharyas. Chanted in Tibetan with English subtitles. 1st Sunday of the month, 10 - 11 am in the Vajra Spot. All are welcome!
Ikebana - Japanese Flower Arranging
with Charles Coghlan. Engage your creativity in this elegant art of mindfully uplifting your environment. Please check our online calendar for times and dates.
