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Northwest Dharma Association’s new website offers smoother and more integrated access to the dharma community.
Based on the 108 beads of a Buddhist mala, NWDA’s new Mahasangha Mala program is a creative way to support this work.
New president, new board energy, as your Northwest Dharma Association moves forward.
For 2014 Northwest Dharma will sponsor March gatherings in Portland and in Seattle, both focused on the arts.
Regional Buddhist teachers share wisdom, support, at annual teachers’ gathering.

Dharma in Canada

Zen center adding retreat huts, as leader becomes Osho.
Just three years after completion, new and large Tibetan monastery in British Columbia is keeping the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism vital
Woodinville Buddhist monastery opens a branch in Vancouver, B.C.
Victoria Zen Centre’s Eshu Martin spreads the dharma through the internet

Compassionate Action

Dharma women gather to talk about about giving, and strength.
Seattle organization supports schooling for disadvantaged young people learn in Tibet.
Snohomish High School supports unique religious forum, which includes Buddhist teachings.
This year’s Gay Pride parade was a special celebration for many Seattle-area Buddhists, who can now marry
Women who have suffered life traumas require compassion to open to meditation

Dharma Healing, Arts

Northwest women Buddhists comment on teachings of ancient women leaders, in new anthology.
Portland center for Nepali Buddhist dance rituals takes their skills to…Brazil!
A "flash sit" group suddenly starts meditating in Seattle’s Westlake Park, attracting others and spreading peace
A Cambodian monk is finishing a stupa in Yelm, Wash., that is at once a spiritual beacon and a work of art
Seattle woman plans dharma and healing center to serve the needs of street kids, underprivileged

Sangha News

Northwest monastics join colleagues for annual gathering in California.
Portland Theravada center takes over space formerly used by Zen group.
On two-week mountain trek, Zen practitioners bring their temple to the wilderness.
How a Buddhist center changed a tattoo parlor into a temple.
Long-time Christian pastor, also Zen Buddhist, sails a fine and tender course.

Dharma Arts

Dalai Lama teaches on environment, compassion, in Portland
Lama Sonam teaches on classic three points text in Seattle

Dharma Arts

Inmates at isolated prison develop new way to support one another in Buddhist practice.

Prison sanghas around the state enjoyed Buddhist festivals of many types over the summer

Inmates at Monroe Correctional Complex celebrate their annual Buddhafest with great creativity

Meditation training brings healing to women navigating prison system

Archive

Archive for December, 2016

A Call for Volunteers: The Executive Director

Inviting Dialogue Among Buddhist Traditions

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