Time to switch it up?
If you have been coming to dorp-in meditation classes for a while and want to take your practice to hte next level, Foundation Program could be your next step. Learn more at the free Intro Talk, September 13.
Foundation Progrma (FP) offers a structured and thorough approach to leanring modern Buddhism and taking meditation to a deeper level.
The program works like this:
• Study one book at a time, going through each section slowly
• Meditate each week on what was studied the previous week
• Discus in pairs as well as a group, to share and learn from each other
FP meets once a week, Sundays 4-6pm
Teacher: Nick Birdsall
New Book: The New Eight Steps to Happiness
On-line enrollment is available for those who qualify.
Intro Talk: Lamrim Retreat - Meditation In The Heart
Intro Talk, Wed. Sept 2 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Retreat star with the Intro talk
Everyone is welcome!
Depth in a Distracted World
Buddhist Meditation for Modern Life
With Kadam Trina
In modern life because we have so many distractions available to us, it can be easy to forget our deeper needs. It is so important to understand how to find real happiness, how to make our life truly meaningful, and to understand in our heart: what is the point of all this? In this class we deepen our outlook on our life through Buddha’s illuminating wisdom.
Aug 24 - Why do we need to practice Buddha’s teachings?
Aug 31 - Why do we need to be concerned for our future lives?
Sep 7 - Why do we need permanent liberation from suffering?
Depth in a Distracted World
Buddhist Meditation for Modern Life
With Kadam Trina
In modern life because we have so many distractions available to us, it can be easy to forget our deeper needs. It is so important to understand how to find real happiness, how to make our life truly meaningful, and to understand in our heart: what is the point of all this? In this class we deepen our outlook on our life through Buddha’s illuminating wisdom.
Aug 24 - Why do we need to practice Buddha’s teachings?
Aug 31 - Why do we need to be concerned for our future lives?
Sep 7 - Why do we need permanent liberation from suffering?
Depth in a Distracted World
Buddhist Meditation for Modern Life
With Kadam Trina
In modern life because we have so many distractions available to us, it can be easy to forget our deeper needs. It is so important to understand how to find real happiness, how to make our life truly meaningful, and to understand in our heart: what is the point of all this? In this class we deepen our outlook on our life through Buddha’s illuminating wisdom.
Aug 24 - Why do we need to practice Buddha’s teachings?
Aug 31 - Why do we need to be concerned for our future lives?
Sep 7 - Why do we need permanent liberation from suffering?
Why should we learn about our own mind? There is nothing more powerful than mind. All our daily actions, all our daily experiences, as well as our happiness and suffering all depend upon mind. In this course we will learn how to identify our mind through meditation, which gives us the opportunity to master our mind and bring great happiness and meaning to our life.
Jul 20 - What is the nature of our mind?
Jul 27 - The function of our mind
Aug 3 - Understanding our mind’s creativity and power
Aug 10 - Meditation & concentration
Aug 17 - Our subtle and very subtle minds, past & future lives
Book: Mahamudra Tantra
Why should we learn about our own mind? There is nothing more powerful than mind. All our daily actions, all our daily experiences, as well as our happiness and suffering all depend upon mind. In this course we will learn how to identify our mind through meditation, which gives us the opportunity to master our mind and bring great happiness and meaning to our life.
Jul 20 - What is the nature of our mind?
Jul 27 - The function of our mind
Aug 3 - Understanding our mind’s creativity and power
Aug 10 - Meditation & concentration
Aug 17 - Our subtle and very subtle minds, past & future lives
Book: Mahamudra Tantra
Why should we learn about our own mind? There is nothing more powerful than mind. All our daily actions, all our daily experiences, as well as our happiness and suffering all depend upon mind. In this course we will learn how to identify our mind through meditation, which gives us the opportunity to master our mind and bring great happiness and meaning to our life.
Jul 20 - What is the nature of our mind?
Jul 27 - The function of our mind
Aug 3 - Understanding our mind’s creativity and power
Aug 10 - Meditation & concentration
Aug 17 - Our subtle and very subtle minds, past & future lives
Book: Mahamudra Tantra
Why should we learn about our own mind? There is nothing more powerful than mind. All our daily actions, all our daily experiences, as well as our happiness and suffering all depend upon mind. In this course we will learn how to identify our mind through meditation, which gives us the opportunity to master our mind and bring great happiness and meaning to our life.
Jul 20 - What is the nature of our mind?
Jul 27 - The function of our mind
Aug 3 - Understanding our mind’s creativity and power
Aug 10 - Meditation & concentration
Aug 17 - Our subtle and very subtle minds, past & future lives
Book: Mahamudra Tantra
Why should we learn about our own mind? There is nothing more powerful than mind. All our daily actions, all our daily experiences, as well as our happiness and suffering all depend upon mind. In this course we will learn how to identify our mind through meditation, which gives us the opportunity to master our mind and bring great happiness and meaning to our life.
Jul 20 - What is the nature of our mind?
Jul 27 - The function of our mind
Aug 3 - Understanding our mind’s creativity and power
Aug 10 - Meditation & concentration
Aug 17 - Our subtle and very subtle minds, past & future lives
Book: Mahamudra Tantra
New Summer Kid's Class Schedule
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Summer Schedule:
Jun 14
Jun 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Sept 6 No regular clasess - Meditation in the Heart Lamrim Retrat
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
New Summer Kid's Class Schedule
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Summer Schedule:
Jun 14
Jun 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Sept 6 No regular clasess - Meditation in the Heart Lamrim Retrat
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
New Summer Kid's Class Schedule
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Summer Schedule:
Jun 14
Jun 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Sept 6 No regular clasess - Meditation in the Heart Lamrim Retrat
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
New Summer Kid's Class Schedule
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Summer Schedule:
Jun 14
Jun 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Sept 6 No regular clasess - Meditation in the Heart Lamrim Retrat
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
New Summer Kid's Class Schedule
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Summer Schedule:
Jun 14
Jun 28
July 12
July 26
August 9
August 23
Sept 6 No regular clasess - Meditation in the Heart Lamrim Retrat
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
