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Climate Action Group

Online Event Only

START DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
END DATE: Thursday, December 31, 2026
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Insight Meditation
TEACHER: Iris Antman

Class: Jhana and the Journey to Nibbana

Online Event Only

START DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
END DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
ORGANIZATION: Wise Spirit Buddhist Community
TEACHER: Gregory Maloof

Class: Waking Up Together: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue

In Person

START DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
END DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Insight Meditation
TEACHER: Rachel Hammerman

Healing Love Healing Money

Online Event Only

START DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
END DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
ORGANIZATION: Clear Sky Meditation Center
TEACHER: Karen McAllister and Duncan Cryle

The Magic of Awareness: A 4-Week Class with Alexa Redner

Both in person and online

START DATE: Thursday, October 29, 2026
END DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2026
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
ORGANIZATION: Portland Insight Meditation Community
TEACHER: Alexa Redner

Day of Mindfulness

Both in person and online

START DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2026
END DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2026
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Insight Meditation
TEACHER: Tim Geil

Power In Tantric Traditions

Online Event Only

START DATE: Sunday, November 8, 2026
END DATE: Sunday, November 29, 2026
ORGANIZATION: Clear Sky Meditation Center
TEACHER: Catherine Pawasarat Sensei

Class: Exploring Core Teachings of Buddhism

Both in person and online

START DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
END DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Insight Meditation
TEACHER: Jerry Harter and Aravind Moorthy

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 Dharma News

Summer 2026, Volume 39, #2

NW Dharma News

Compassionate Action

Dharma Education

Dharma Healing, Arts

Dharma in Canada

Sangha News

Celebrating 50 Years of KCC!

2025 Financial Statement

Regional Teachers and Leaders Gatherings

Campaign to Recognize the Vesak Holiday in Washington State

Group Membership in the Northwest Dharma Association

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NW Buddhist Groups

Nalanda Institute

Teacher: Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim
Location: Olympia, WA

Samden Ling

Teacher: Lama Jacqueline Mandell
Location: Portland, OR

Nritya Mandala Mahavihara

Teacher: Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya
Location: Portland, OR

Birken Forest Monastery

Teacher: Ajahn Sona
Location: Knutsford, BC

Nitartha Institute

Teacher: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Location: Seattle, WA

Buddhist Dharma

Teacher: Venerable Rigdzin Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche
Location: Edmonds, WA

Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre

Teacher: Ven. Chang Wu & Others
Location: Richmond, WA

Salem Zen Center

Teacher: Lee Ann Kyoan Roshi
Location: Salem, OR

White River Buddhist Temple

Teacher: Rev. James Hozen Warrick
Location: Auburn , WA

Dance Mandal

Teacher: Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya
Location: Portland, OR

Ocean Light Zen Center

Teacher: Tim Lerch, JDPSN
Location: Seattle, WA

Portland Shambhala Meditation Center

Teacher: Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Location: Portland, OR

Portland Buddhist Center

Teacher: Aryadrishti
Location: Portland, OR

Gendun Drubpa Buddhist Centre

Teacher: We are affiliated with FPMT.inc and all the teachers within our parent organization.
Location: Williams Lake, BC

Issaquah Tiger Mountain Sangha

Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
Location: Issaquah, WA

Qi Xin Qigong

Teacher: Tim Tapping
Location: Seattle, WA

Dzogchen Community Seattle

Teacher: Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche
Location: Kirkland, WA

Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest

Teacher: Lee Shields, Madelon Bolling
Location: Seattle, WA