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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

Introductory Meditation Class Series (In-Person and Online)

Both in person and online

START DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
END DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Insight Meditation Society
TEACHER: Tim Geil

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

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

Dzogchen Community Seattle

Teacher: Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche
Location: Kirkland, WA

Bright Way Zen

Teacher: Rev. Domyo Burk
Location: Portland, OR

No-Rank Zendo & Zen Temple

Teacher: Rinzan Pechovnik Osho
Location: Portland, OR

Pacific Hermitage

Teacher: Ajahn Sudanto
Location: White Salmon, WA

Living Bodhicitta

Teacher: Joe Evans (Pawo Zangpo)
Location: Port Townsend, WA

Issaquah Tiger Mountain Sangha

Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
Location: Issaquah, WA

Seattle One Drop Zendo – Water Moon Dojo

Teacher: Shodo Harada Roshi (Abbott of Sogenji Monastery), who visits 3x/year
Location: Seattle, WA

Pine Street Sangha

Teacher: Nelly Kaufer
Location: Portland, OR

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple

Teacher: Rinban Katsuya Kusunoki
Location: Seattle, WA

Empty Field – Zen West

Teacher: Debra Seido Martin
Location: Eugene, OR

Pause Meditation

Teacher: Pause Meditation
Location: Portland, WA

Northwest Zen Community – Eishoji Soto Zen Temple

Teacher: Rev. Kosho Itagaki
Location: Bellevue, WA