Meditation at Nalanda West

Meditate

Open meditation on Sunday mornings.
All are welcome – no experience necessary.
Various classes on meditation are offered throughout the year.

Meditation: We are exploring different corners of our mind. It’s an adventure”.
“One of the misunderstandings I used to have about meditation was that I should try to do something when I meditate. Meditation is not about doing anything; it’s basically about resting. In a way, meditation is a process of un-doing”. -Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

How to Meditate

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
The practice of meditation is basically a process of getting to know yourself. How do you do it?

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When Is Meditation Non-Meditation?

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
There are many ways to meditate, many different meditation practices and techniques, but here I would like to focus on the three qualities of sitting or resting meditation taught in Vajrayana Buddhism. These three qualities are: Non-distraction, Non-meditation, Non-fabrication

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Join us for meditation practice!

No experience necessary

All are welcome, no cost, donations accepted

See our Events page for latest schedule

Open Practice & Meditation classes

Sunday Morning Meditation

Sunday Open Meditation starts at 10 AM onsite at Nalanda West, followed at 11 AM by dharma talks, then brunch + conversation in the community room at noon.

Sit and Stretch: Meditation and Movement — Training the Body, Taming the Mind

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:00 AM
Onsite at Nalanda West – Please register in advance

Meditation Courses

Interested in learning more about meditation? Have a request? Questions?

We are happy to hear what you have to say. Email us anytime. seattle@nalandabodhi.org