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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

BodhiHeart Sangha

Teacher: Vens. Dhammadinna & Tenzin Jesse
Location: Seattle, WA

Rainbowdharma International

Teacher: Lama Choyin Rangdrol
Location: Seattle, WA

Open Gate Zendo

Teacher: Koro Kaisan Miles
Location: Olympia, WA

Insight Meditation of the Mid-Columbia

Teacher: Chris Murray
Location: Richland, WA

Seattle Meditation Center

Teacher: Ven. Manikanto Bhikkhu & Ven.Pormov Dhammathito
Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA

Beginners Mind Zen Meditation

Teacher: Victoria Austin
Location: Salem, OR

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple

Teacher: Rinban Katsuya Kusunoki
Location: Seattle, WA

Rigpa Seattle

Teacher: Sogyal Rinpoche
Location: Seattle, WA

Island Sangha

Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
Location: Guemes Island, WA

Foundation for Active Compassion

Teacher: Lama John Makransky
Location: Portland, OR

Portland Buddhist Center

Teacher: Aryadrishti
Location: Portland, OR

Wise Caregiving

Teacher: .
Location: Guemes Island, WA

Dharma Friendship Foundation

Teacher: Jordan Van Voast
Location: Seattle, WA

Tergar Meditation Community of Oregon

Teacher: Mingyur Rinpoche
Location: Portland, OR

Peaceful Refuge Sangha

Teacher: Thich Nhat Hanh
Location: Ashland, OR

Northwest Dharma Association

Teacher: .
Location: Seattle, WA

Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling

Teacher: H.E. Jetsun Chimey Luding Rinpoche
Location: Richmond, BC

Buddhist Meditation Society of Northern BC

Teacher: John DeGrace (Vipassana group) and Eshin Godfrey of Vancouver Zen Centre (Zen group)
Location: Prince George, BC