What we’re about
Be Wise, Go Kind, Live Fully — Nalandabodhi is a worldwide community of practitioners offering the timeless wisdom and boundless compassion of the Buddha to inspire individuals and create kind communities in today’s world, under the guidance of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Introduction to BuddhismNalanda West, Seattle, WA
Curious about the Buddhist path? Please join us for a new ongoing series, Introduction to Buddhism on Wednesday evenings in 2025 from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West. Class is followed by a social period of discussion over tea and cookies.
Each class will consist of meditation, listening/viewing, and discussion.
Feel free to drop in at any time!
Classes will follow the Nalandabodhi Digital Dharma curriculum, so students can review or repeat any lessons at their own pace.
## Registration
Please register on the Nalandabodhi Seattle website to attend Introduction to Buddhism.
https://seattle.nalandabodhi.org/events/?em_search=Introduction%20to%20Buddhism
## Where & When
Wednesday evenings at Nalanda West (onsite only)
6:00–7:00p PT## Cost
In the spirit of dāna and the generosity of dharma, these classes are offered donation. Please make a contribution to help Nalandabodhi Seattle keep the doors open and the lights on.
## Text
The texts for Introduction to Buddhism are based on teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Nalanda Store## Questions?
Please contact the Nalandabodhi Study coordinator Kris Shaw if you have any questions.
- Introduction to BuddhismNalanda West, Seattle, WA
Curious about the Buddhist path? Please join us for a new ongoing series, Introduction to Buddhism on Wednesday evenings in 2025 from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West. Class is followed by a social period of discussion over tea and cookies.
Each class will consist of meditation, listening/viewing, and discussion.
Feel free to drop in at any time!
Classes will follow the Nalandabodhi Digital Dharma curriculum, so students can review or repeat any lessons at their own pace.
## Registration
Please register on the Nalandabodhi Seattle website to attend Introduction to Buddhism.
https://seattle.nalandabodhi.org/events/?em_search=Introduction%20to%20Buddhism
## Where & When
Wednesday evenings at Nalanda West (onsite only)
6:00–7:00p PT## Cost
In the spirit of dāna and the generosity of dharma, these classes are offered donation. Please make a contribution to help Nalandabodhi Seattle keep the doors open and the lights on.
## Text
The texts for Introduction to Buddhism are based on teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Nalanda Store## Questions?
Please contact the Nalandabodhi Study coordinator Kris Shaw if you have any questions.
- Open Heart Circle: Peace, Contentment, and Community from the Inside OutNalanda West, Seattle, WA
Last Friday of each month
12-1p***
In these tumultuous times, the practice of sitting meditation, can help to establish a modicum of inner peace. With our own minds stabilized, we can start to cultivate contentment and begin to work to benefit the greater community of sentient beings.
Open Heart Circle is a chance to cultivate inner and outer peace. Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation and the Open Heart Circle liturgy (including tonglen practice) are components of each session. Anyone who is touched by suffering in the world is welcome. There will be an opportunity within the practice to light candles and dedicate prayers, especially for the ill and the recently deceased.
Following the practice period, community is invited to gather in the Community Room for quiet conversation, tea, and co-working.
### Registration
Please check the Nalandabodhi Seattle website for the schedule and to register for Open Heart Circle & Community Co-Working.
https://seattle.nalandabodhi.org/events/?em_search=Open%20Heart%20Circle
### Schedule
12:00–1:00p Open Heart Circle in the Mahabodhi Shrine Room (upstairs)
1:00–3:00p Co-Working in the Community Room (downstairs)### Questions?
Please contact seattle@nalandabodhi.org if you have questions about this practice.
- Nalanda West: Community Co-WorkingNalanda West, Seattle, WA
Last Friday of each month
1–3p***
Curious about the neighborhood dharma and meditation center? Join us in the Nalanda West Community Room for quiet conversation, fast internet, and co-working!
### Registration
Please check the Nalandabodhi Seattle website for the schedule and to register for Open Heart Circle & Community Co-Working.
https://seattle.nalandabodhi.org/events/?em_search=Community%20Co-Working
### Schedule
12:00–1:00p Open Heart Circle in the Mahabodhi Shrine Room (upstairs)
1:00–3:00p Co-Working in the Community Room (downstairs)### Questions?
Please contact seattle@nalandabodhi.org if you have questions about this practice.
