As we emerge from a year of global strife and tumult in 2025, with likely more coming in 2026, the collective compassion and wisdom of dharma groups throughout the region can seem like the calm eye of a hurricane.

As a collective of individual sanghas in many traditions, with roots in many nations, we support each other fully. Just in our awareness of each other, there is strength to withstand the storms.

For more than 30 years, the Northwest Dharma Association has been supporting Buddhist organizations and communities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.

NWDA maintains an online directory and calendar, and publishes Northwest Dharma News twice yearly, and the Sangha Update twice monthly.

This organization, your organization, sponsors periodic teacher meetings. NWDA also sponsors and co-sponsors  other dharma events for Buddhist practitioners and teachers.

We are volunteers, who are able to sustain our work through the generosity of individuals and groups who share our mission.

If you value Buddhist teachings and practice, please support Northwest Dharma Association. Your contribution to NWDA benefits hundreds of groups and thousands of individuals across the region. Learn more on our website, or go straight to our online donation page.

* Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

* Our 2025 annual financial report will be published on our website in January.

And yes, new volunteers and leadership are  always welcome, even sought. The future of Northwest Dharma Association will depend on people stepping up from the wider community.