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
April 27, 2012
Tsoknyi Rinpoche Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 27-29, 2012
Friday April 27 from 7-9pm Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be teaching on Open Heart Open Mind, the title of his new book which is coming out in the Spring of 2012. On Saturday and Sunday, Rinpoche will present further teachings on A Dzogchen Approach to an Open Heart and Open Mind. In the weekend he will teach us how we can experientially touch the nature of mind through the profound Dzogchen teachings and more clearly understand and work with the subtle body, ego development, and how to find and develop "essence love," which is the hallmark of a truly alive, open and free human being. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended
June 23, 2012
Save the date: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche at Nalanda West June 23-24, 2012
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche will be teaching at Nalanda West June 23-24, 2012 on Ngulchu Thogme’s Thirty-Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva. Additional details and online registration will be posted soon.
Wednesday Night Open House
Join us for our weekly Open House. Each Wednesday night we have a short meditation period followed by a talk and Q&A on a key Buddhist topic, led by one of our senior western teachers. A new cycle of our 16-week Intro to Buddhism series begins October 19, 2011, running through February 22, 2012. 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!
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Podcast
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche was recently interviewed on the Secular Buddhist website, and the recording is now available for free online. Check it out!
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!