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…
Exploring Individual and Cultural Identity: Being in Harmony with Open Hearts Co-sponsored by NalandaWest and the Northwest Dharma Association. Come and participate in a day-long immersion practice for people of color and their allies. It will be a day of guided meditations, conversation and open dialogues, exploration exercises, directed towards connection and discovery related to looking deeply into individual, cultural…
The Key to Opening the Secret of the Mind: Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche from Tibet will give a talk. Here is the preview he has given us: We already possess what we are searching for, but just as clouds cover the sky, our constant thoughts and agitation obscure us from seeing our innate potential and the natural resource within us. That’s…
Teachings by Khentrul Lodoro Thaye Rinpoche for Buddhist practitioners for applying the dharma in our modern world and way of life. This teaching is for established Buddhist practitioners. Attendees should already have received Buddhist teachings and consider themselves Buddhist. When deciding whether to attend, please honor Rinpoche’s request that this teaching is intended for those who are already practitioners. The public talk on Oct….
Drawing from his experience as a Tibetan refugee and Buddhist monk for over 50 years, Rinpoche will speak on the mutual relationship between personal happiness and compassion for others. Venue: University of Washington, HUB Room 340. Jhado Rinpoche was born in 1954 near Namtso Lake in Tibet. At the age of three he was recognized and enthroned as the 6th…
Rinpoche will offer commentary on “The Four Mindfulnesses”, authored by the Seventh Dalai Lama. This concise and profound text covers the entire breadth of the Buddhist path, from sutra, to tantra, with particular focus on the meaning of emptiness. Venue: El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S., Seattle 98144. Room 307. Jhado Rinpoche was born in 1954 near…
Medicine Buddha represents the archetypal energy and awareness of healing and medicine. It is also a pathway for cultivating our own enlightened potential. Receiving the blessings of a teacher in an empowerment ceremony can be a powerful catalyst for one’s meditation practice and transformation. Venue: 2109 31st Ave. S., Seattle 98144. Space limited. Please pre-register and arrive early to insure…
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…
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…
September 10 – October 8, Havurah Five Monday evenings from 7-9pm. September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8. Teacher: Koshin Cain Class is limited to 20 participants, Please register early. $150 non-members, $125 members In the class we’ll study 16 ancient Buddhist texts. I hope by the end of the series you will have An appreciation for what the Buddha himself taught, and what concepts and…
Geshe Dadul Teaches Buddhist Philosophy We are happy that Geshe Dadul Namgyal will return to teach! Everyone interested in Buddhist philosophy is welcome to join us. Geshe Dadul’s teaching style in lively and interactive and his English is superb. Intellectually challenging, his courses never fail to broaden our minds, deepen our understanding, and be thoroughly enjoyable. Geshe la is still pondering…
Have you ever wondered how the Shambhala Center works? Why people bow or what is on the shrine? Thinking about getting more involved in the community? Come to the Orientation and Open House to learn more about the Shambhala Center, community practice and culture, as well as events and classes! All are welcome! The orientation is from 6:00-6:45pm, then stick…
We are pleased to announce a new first year Tibetan Language Series beginning on Wednesday, September 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Eric Dulberg will be teaching the classes, which will be held on Wednesdays at the Monastery, in the absence of other Monastery events. Please RSVP with the office (monastery@sakya.org) if you are interested in attending. The purpose of…
The People of Color and Allies Sangha (POCAS) is a Buddhist inspired, peer led mindfulness group. It meets weekly on Thursday Nights for a sit and Dharma discussion. All People of Color interested in meditation and Buddhism are invited to attend. Allies must be sponsored by a person of color and current member that can vouch for their level of...
Welcome to Ocean Light Zen Center. We are a small, sincere community of Zen practitioners in West Seattle. Please join us any Sunday morning at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse for meditation in good company. We offer group meditation practice, retreats, public talks, and other programs to support the beginning and sustaining of a rewarding Zen meditation practice. Ocean Light is affiliated...
Do-it-Yourself Dharma is a peer-led Buddhist community of freaks, geeks, queers, trans folks, rebels, outcasts, stream-enterers, and friends young and old. Folks of all backgrounds, cultures, and traditions are welcome. We meditate together in East Vancouver, following the Buddhist tradition. We strive to create a space for kindness, mutual respect, and safety, free from violence and oppression. We also have...
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.
Simple, Zen-style meditation for beginners and experienced meditators, led by Ellen Enmei Simpson.
We are a small community exploring Buddha dharma and meditation in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. All are welcome and no experience is required to sit with us. We explore Dharma and meditation through the Ajahn Chah/Thai Forest lineage of Theravada Buddhism which is distilled through Insight Meditation communities throughout the United States. Each class includes meditation, dharma teachings, and...
Snow Buddha Meditation & Yoga offers mindfulness meditation and mindfulness yoga classes, based on Theravada Buddhist teachings in combination with Hatha Yoga and Western scientific research into Mindfulness.
We meet weekly to practice Bon Buddhist healing meditations. We also have the good fortune of listening to and participating with our teacher and the international sangha in a regularly scheduled monthly webcast. This is followed with discussion and potluck. The dates for the webcasts are posted at the website, www.ligmincha.org The Olympia practice group also shares viewing films that...
