A Quarterly Online Publication
Fall 2018, Volume 31, #3
We’re in a time of transition in Buddhist communities and in society at large. As the dharma takes root across a globalized world, Asian and Western traditions and sciences are coming together with some helpful synergies, and sanghas are integrating their spiritual practices with social service and compassionate action. There are also many painful events and challenges, ranging from continued…
Seattle’s Recovery Café Network is steadily growing in the Northwest, as it taps Buddhist and other sources to offer help for people with addiction issues. In addition to our flagship program in Seattle, 11 Recovery Cafes have now opened their doors. In 2018 we are opening three more in the Pacific Northwest. Recovery Café Clark County, in a mostly rural…
In late June, 2018, Shambhala Publications published “The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan,” translated from the Tang dynasty Chinese by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt. Of all the Chinese hermit poets from the late 7th century on, Hanshan (Cold Mountain) may well be the most beloved. You can read about this new publication here, including endorsements…
More than 500 West Coast Tibetans gathered near Seattle July 6-8, to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 83rd birthday. The Tibetan Association of Washington, which represents Washington state’s Tibetan community, put together the three-day picnic event. The event, at North Creek High School in Bothell, a small city north of Seattle, included Tibetan cultural performances and sports competitions. The sports events…
Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation performed its first-ever Portland drupchen in April, and plans to repeat the complex vajrayana practice April 26-28, 2019. Entitled “The Grand Blessing Ceremony of the 10,000 Offerings to the 21 Noble Taras,” the three-day 2018 ceremony was conducted by His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. He is a renowned Tibetan meditation master, scholar and author and…
As Kagyu Sukha Choling’s two lamas move toward semi-retirement, leaders of the Ashland, Oregon, sangha are developing a multi-layered plan to keep the center alive and thriving. The plan includes providing for future teachings, for financial stability, and for the comfortable retirement of the two female lamas leading Kagyu Sukha Choling (KSC): Lama Pema Clark and Lama Yeshe Parke. Developing…
In all wisdom traditions, including Buddhism, it is said that the antidote to fear is loving-kindness. In Vajrayana Buddhism, the figure of Tara symbolizes loving-kindness and compassion — and a strong resolve to dispel the fears of all beings. We joyfully announce the third annual Tara Drupchen to be held by the Nalandabodhi International sangha: October 19-21, 2018. All are welcome! The Nalandabodhi sangha,…
October 19 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. “The Library of Wisdom and Compassion”. Ven. Chodron will speak on her latest two books co-authored with HH the Dalai Lama: Approaching the Buddhist Path, and The Foundation of Buddhist Practice. Venue: East West Books; 6507 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Venerable Thubten Chodron is an author, teacher, and the founder…
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. There is…
The Northwest Buddhist community is huge, and diverse, encompassing traditional temples from every Buddhist culture, modern practice and study groups, and a growing range of Buddhist-inspired applications by health professionals, teachers, social activists, and others. The Northwest Dharma Association and Nalanda West invite you to a day-long celebration of this vibrant, creative sangha on November 3, 2018 from 10:00 am…
Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism will host its annual holiday sale on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Its cultural hall will be transformed into a marketplace selling prayer flags, incense, art prints, books, music, prayer beads, jewelry, calendars, clothing, baked goods and more. Tibetan tea will be served. At Noon, a guide will give a…
Events for People of Color: Friday evening, 12/14 from 6-9pm Sunday afternoon, 12/16 from 2-5pm Free ticket required to attend – Donations accepted at the door. Weekend Workshop – Open to Everyone: Saturday, 12/15: 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm and Sunday, 12/16: 9:30am-12:30pm; Tickets available by sliding scale. Radical Dharma: A Deepening Circle Radical Dharma is an urgent call to dharma communities…
Six-week class series on Monday evenings from October 1 through November 5, 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…
From 1971-1991 JOSEPH KAPPEL lived as a Buddhist monk as Pabhakaro Bhikkhu, with Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho in Thailand and Great Britain. Since leaving monastic life in 1991, Joseph is active as a Dhamma teacher. There is a Thursday evening Service on October 18th 7-9 pm. With Chanting and Meditation with Thai Monks followed by a Dhamma Talk by Joseph….
In all wisdom traditions, including Buddhism, it is said that the antidote to fear is loving-kindness. In Vajrayana Buddhism, the figure of Tara symbolizes loving-kindness and compassion — and a strong resolve to dispel the fears of all beings. We joyfully announce the third annual Tara Drupchen to be held by the Nalandabodhi International sangha: October 19-21, 2018. All are welcome! The Nalandabodhi sangha,…
Teachings on the view that accompanies the practice of Dudjom Tersar Chod. Concise Sadhana Feast Offering. Registration & details available at www.dorjelingportland.org
We are a small Zen temple in Grays Harbor, on the Washington coast. Please see our website for details.
A growing community for Zen practice under an authorized teacher. Daily zazen meetings, residential facilities for short or long term practictioners, ceremonies, gatherings, one and seven day retreats. Please see our web site.
Blue Heron Zen Community practices Zen in the lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn, the first Korean Zen Master to live and teach in the West. Zen Master Jeong Ji (Anita Feng), Dharma heir of Zen Master Ji Bong, is the guiding teacher of Blue Heron Zen Community. Jeff Tipp, JDPSN, and Eric Nord, JDPSN., teach, lead retreats, and teach...
Sravasti Abbey is an American monastic community in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Abbey's mission is to support a flourishing monastic community where learning and practicing the Buddha's teachings cultivates peace in the hearts of its residents, visitors, and, by extension, in the world. While monastic training is the focus, lay visitors are welcomed. Founded in 2003, we are located...
Our monthly gatherings center on a dharma discussion of some aspect of Buddhist social activism. All are welcome to attend. Our intent is to make our monthly discussions alive and meaningful, open to new folks, and Buddhist in inspiration. The practice of listening as a way of healing and being present with the suffering of the world is the focus...
Part of the Nyingma tradition, we are an affiliate of the Dharmata Foundation located in Point Richmond, Ca. We meet once a month on a weekend day for meditation and fellowship, listening to a recent audio of Anam Thubten teaching the dharma. Pacific NW retreats are offered every year. Please call for more information.
Myoko-in Temple is an Independant Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple directly affiliated with the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Located in Kyoto, Japan. Myoko-in Temple is also associated with the European Jodo Shinshu Community via Jikoji Temple in Antwerp, Belgium and the late Rev. Shitoku Peele. Rev. Diane Jishin Dunn was ordained in Kyoto, Japan at the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha in 2003...
Currently I am the military leader of this military members only Buddhist religious group. I shall be learning, promoting, representing, and sharing our Buddhism ways of simple life to nonBuddhists with interests in learning and finding about the Buddha teachings and simple meditations to help with their everyday life sufferings and coping skills. I really hope with the help of...
