A Quarterly Online Publication
Summer 2018, Volume 31, #2
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Northwest people are planning to walk together to raise funds for the Buddhist Global Relief organization, in Portland on Aug. 18 and in Seattle on Sept. 15. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, a well-known Theravada monastic and translator, 10 years ago founded Buddhist Global Relief to promote compassion in action by improving access to food for people around the world. BGR does…
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and Pacific Northwest author and Buddhist nun Venerable Thubten Chodron, have jointly released a second volume in the Dalai Lama’s definitive and comprehensive series of teachings on the entire Buddhist path, The Library of Wisdom and Compassion. The second volume “The Foundation of Buddhist Practice,” released by Wisdom Publications May 15, lays out the steps…
The members of Bright Buddhist Association, now in a converted house, are preparing to break ground for a much-larger temple complex. Nearly 400 sangha members are raising money to support the temple expansion project, on a 6-acre site north of the town of Lake Stevens, which is in turn north of Seattle. The region is largely rural with a sparse…
The leaders of the Tahoma-san Sōgen-ji Zen Monastery, on Washington state’s Whidbey Island north of Seattle, are taking steps to keep the monastery healthy for the next 1,000 years. We’re planting of trees and building facilities to last a millennium. We’re also deepening the teaching and practice of realizing directly our original nature, at this traditional Rinzai Zen Training Monastery….
A one day retreat with Vince Cullen, teacher of Hungry Ghost Retreats and founder of the Fifth Precept Sangha (HungryGhostRetreats.org) Everyone on a Buddhist path is in recovery – or waking up – from greed, hatred and delusion. For some of us that manifests as particular cravings and aversions accompanied by an awful lot of confusion! Come explore “Waking up…
Seattle Buddhist Temple’s Participation in the Seattle Pride Parade Who: Members of all ages from the Seattle Buddhist Temple, Northwest District Buddhist Churches of America Temples and All Dharma Friends What: March together as part of the Seattle Buddhist Temple When: 11:00 am, Sunday, June 24, 2018 Where: Starts at 4th & Union and ends at Seattle Center Distance: 1.75…
At the Summer Institute 2018 you can choose between a focus on Buddhist Studies (Shedra), Meditation Intensive (Gomdra), or Thangka Painting and enjoy additional classes in Lujong, Tibetan and Mudra Space Awareness. Early registration by May 31st. The Shedra classes will take you on a journey to discover your mind and consciousness with all its facets and functions. You will move through a well-developed progressive series…
PUBLIC TALK and book signing based on Lama Tsultrim Allione’s new book: Wisdom Rising: Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine. A dynamic spiritual model based on 1000-year-old tradition from Tibet meets the gale force winds of the current world situation. She masterfully shows us the secret to harnessing the energy of the fierce wise dakini a previously forbidden…
Non residential retreat with Lama Tsultrim Allione delving into the Mandala of the Sacred Feminine. Drawing on her experience as a Tibetan Buddhist nun, who became a best-selling author and world-renowned Buddhist teacher, Lama Tsultrim Allione offers a guide to access a previously forbidden aspect of the feminine: the fierce wise dakini, whose juicy potency is needed to meet the…
Our multi-day residential retreats teach participants proven awareness and concentration practices. Through guided mindfulness meditation, small group discussions, and mindful movement, participants learn how to settle a busy mind, direct and sustain attention, investigate emotions and thoughts, cultivate compassion, and communicate with their peers. The daily schedule includes free time to connect with new friends and dynamic workshops, that offer a range…
Samden Ling Buddhist Community is honored to welcome back Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche from Shechen Monestary, Nepal to Portland. He will teach on “The Wish-Fullfilling Treasure” by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa). This text is included in the seven commentaries by Longchenpa. These texts synthesizes more than 600 years of spiritual transmissions originating from Guru Padmasambhava. Longchen Rabjam was one of the greatest…
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple and Women’s Association invite you to Tools for Spiritual Wellness, our 6th annual conference, a day to gain understanding of the connection between Buddhism and women’s everyday lives – through listening to professionals in psychology and Buddhism and engaging in supplemental activities. Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple,…
Venerable Thubten Chodron will lead a one day retreat based on the book Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness: A Commentary on Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland. (written by Khensur Jampa Tegchok, edited by Venerable Thubten Chodron). The retreat will feature traditional Buddhist prayers, guided meditations, and explanations on Buddhist philosophy. Some background in Buddhism helpful, but not required to attend. The event…
Following on the first “Celebrating the Sangha” event last year, Northwest Dharma Association and the entire diverse regional Buddhist community present a day-long festival of Dharma teachings, Sangha discussions, community, culture, art, music and more. Every Buddhist group in the region is welcome to participate. this inclusive, family-oriented, all-ages day of community celebration — once again generously hosted by Nalanda…
Contentment can be hard to find. We all experience thoughts or feelings of inadequacy, with that nagging sense that we are just not good enough. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. In this course you will learn how with meditation and contemplation practice, we can relax with ourselves as we are and appreciate…
Six-week class series on Monday evenings from June 18 through July 23, 2018 About Insight Meditation Insight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness, negativity, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and…
By learning to rest in the present moment through mindfulness meditation, we connect with our own inherent sanity and worthiness despite what’s happening in our world. This special weekend retreat provides a foundation for establishing a meditation practice in daily life so that we can be present for every aspect of our lives. We welcome people of all religious traditions…
A one day retreat with Vince Cullen, teacher of Hungry Ghost Retreats and founder of the Fifth Precept Sangha (HungryGhostRetreats.org) Everyone on a Buddhist path is in recovery – or waking up – from greed, hatred and delusion. For some of us that manifests as particular cravings and aversions accompanied by an awful lot of confusion! Come explore “Waking up…
We are an informal group of dharma practitioners who enjoy inviting Lama Samten to turn the wheel of dharma in the Seattle area. Lama Samten has been visiting Seattle since the early 2000s. About Lama Karma Samten Venerable Lama Samten was born in West Tibet in 1944. He fled his homeland with his brothers, sisters and parents in 1959 when...
Pristine Mind Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche dedicated to helping people live fully, die fearlessly, and transform every area of their lives by offering accessible and experiential Buddhist teachings.
The Open Gate Zendo is the primary practice center of the The Boundless Mind Zen School. The fundamental practices of Boundless Mind Zen are zazen(silent, seated meditation), mindfulness(fully responsive awareness) and personal development in both mental and physical disciplines that incorporate spirituality into everyday life.
Teaching Dhammakaya Meditation Technique that was taught over 2,000 years ago. This technique disappeared and was rediscovered by our great grand master Phramonkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), Luang Pu Wat Paknam Pasi Charoen, Thailand. It utilizes the center of the body as a focus point in order to bring the mind to a standstill, thereby creating physical and spiritual well-being for the...
Open Way's mission is to nurture all who wish to practice Mindfulness. We are part of a world-wide network of communities inspired by the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh, a widely-known Vietnamese Buddhist monk, author and activist. Join us for weekly mindfulness practice at our center in Missoula, Montana and for retreats and special events throughout the year.
Joyful practice of meditation followed by discussion based on readings from the Sutras and from Thich Nhat Hanh's writings. Dharma discussion includes shared experiences of members' practice and insights.
Zenwest Buddhist Society is a dynamic community and offers a sustainable environment for the practice of living Zen in our families and in our world. Zenwest offers: Training for many non-residential members, and a few residential members. A variety of inclusive activities for the Sangha and broader community. Zenwest: Is located in Sooke on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada...
