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Beginning Buddhism

In Person

START DATE: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
END DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
LOCATION: Spokane, WA
ORGANIZATION: Sravasti Abbey
TEACHER: Venerables Thubten Semkye and Lamsel

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

In Person

START DATE: Sunday, September 8, 2024
END DATE: Monday, December 30, 2024
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATION: Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
TEACHER: Laura Ellis and Barbara Lehman

Dharma School for Youth

In Person

START DATE: Sunday, September 15, 2024
END DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2025
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
ORGANIZATION: Dharma Rain Zen Center

Annual Dzogchen Retreat

In Person

START DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2024
END DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATION: Younge Drodul Ling (Washington)
TEACHER: Younge Khachab Rinpoche

Agents of Change: Young Adult Book Discussion Group

In Person

START DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2024
END DATE: Sunday, November 24, 2024
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATION: Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism

We are a unique regional association of more than 150 Buddhist groups and 4,000 individual supporters in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana. 

The mission of the Northwest Dharma Association is to support Buddhist teachings, practice, and community in the Pacific Northwest.

We foster a network of friendship and support among Buddhist groups and individual Buddhists from all traditions. We promote communication among Buddhists and with the larger community. We sponsor activities of interest and benefit to Northwest Buddhists.

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NW Buddhist Groups

Chagdud Gonpa Amrita

Teacher: Lama Padma Yontan Gyatso
Location: Edmonds, WA

Wise Caregiving

Teacher: .
Location: Guemes Island, WA

Seattle Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist Temple

Teacher: Kanjin Cederman Shonin
Location: Seattle, WA

Pine Street Sangha

Teacher: Nelly Kaufer
Location: Portland, OR

Rigdrol Dechen Ling Vajra North

Teacher: His Eminence Chagdud Rinpoche
Location: Whitehorse, BC

Open Way Sangha

Teacher: Dharma Teachers Rowan Conrad and Greg Grallo
Location: Missoukla, MT

Birken Forest Monastery

Teacher: Ajahn Sona
Location: Knutsford, BC

Bainbridge Bodhi Center

Teacher: Various visiting teachers of several traditions
Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Myokoin

Teacher: Rev. Diane Jishin Dunn
Location: Deer Island, OR

Natural Awareness

Teacher: George Draffan
Location: Seattle, WA

Island Sangha

Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
Location: Guemes Island, WA

Pacific Northwest Meditation

Teacher: Trina Truong and Candle Summers
Location: Portland, OR