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SUMMARY:Monday Evening Meditation Class:  Finding Freedom Through Patience
DESCRIPTION:How do we find happiness and peace in our everyday life? Largely by learning how to overcome our own anger and negativity. In this series\, we learn the Buddhist method to identify and control the negative trains of thought that lead to anger\, and how to take our life in a wiser and happier direction.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/monday-evening-meditation-class-finding-freedom-through-patience/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#2 Classes at KMC WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260304T230848Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel chanted prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. Through this beautiful practice we can overcome obstacles to our meditation practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/heart-jewel-with-lamrim-meditation-4/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T083000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260304T224723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T172918Z
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SUMMARY:Dakini Yoga (HYT Empowerment Required)
DESCRIPTION:For those with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini\, we offer Dakini Yoga\, the self-generation meditation practice of Vajrayogini.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/dakini-yoga-hyt-empowerment-required-4-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260413T073000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260304T223101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183906Z
UID:10001131-1776063600-1776065400@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Morning Prostrations: Purifying Negativity
DESCRIPTION:Join us on weekday mornings for a 30-minute prostration practice that purifies our mind of negativity. Every weekday morning we engage in The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Moral Downfalls\, a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to make our mind pure and clean.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/morning-prostrations-purifying-negativity-4-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T111500
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260303T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T190704Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation Class: Meditations for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Generate authentic hope and happiness every Sunday morning at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington! Join us for our classes on building world peace one peaceful mind at a time\, learning Buddha’s special methods of loving kindness. In these classes we will be exploring teachings from the book\, The New Eight Steps to Happiness\, written by the renowned Buddhist Master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. \nTraducción Simultánea al Español \nKinds Class Downstairs
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/sunday-morning-meditation-class-meditations-for-world-peace-3/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#2 Classes at KMC WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260305T050533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194857Z
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful traditional chanted prayers and offerings to become close to and receive the powerful blessings of our Spiritual Guide. This preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra is at the very heart of Kadampa Buddhist practice of the union of Sutra and Tantra. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-2/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260306T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194540Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Meditation Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discovering a World of Kindness\nA blissful weekend at Ocean Park Retreat Center\nIn this retreat\, we’ll learn to recognize the incredible kindness we have received from others — from our mother of this life\, from countless beings who provide for us\, and from those who guide and inspire our spiritual growth. \nThrough guided meditations and practical teachings\, we’ll gradually open our hearts to see all living beings as our mothers and awaken a deep appreciation for the limitless kindness we have received since beginningless time. \nWith gentle meditation sessions\, peaceful reflection\, and the calming presence of the ocean\, this retreat gives you the chance to relax\, refresh\, and connect with a warmer\, more open heart. \nReturn home uplifted\, inspired\, and motivated to bring greater kindness into your life and the world around you. \nEveryone of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome!\nAn away retreat with Pacific Northwest Resident Teachers\n~ A blissful weekend at Ocean Park Retreat Center ~ \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/ocean-meditation-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Ocean Park Retreat Center\, 28511 Vernon Ave\, Ocean Park\, WA\, 98640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260318T205935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174359Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class: Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:In these Thursday evening classes we learn Buddhist meditation practices and understandings to grow our own joyful meditation practice and experience real inner peace. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/thursday-evening-meditation-class-meditation-made-easy-new-teachers/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#2 Classes at KMC WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260131T045448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T171331Z
UID:10001900-1775728800-1775739600@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Shrine Change
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/shrine-change-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251202T153822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194548Z
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SUMMARY:In-Depth Study: Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Program is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Joining a structured study program of Buddha’s teachings brings great benefits: developing a good heart\, improving wisdom\, and enhancing cherishing of others all come from going deeper into study and meditation practice.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/in-depth-study-foundation-program/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260408T083000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260131T043338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192809Z
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SUMMARY:Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Receive the help\, blessings and protection of Buddha Green Tara\, our enlightened mother\, including prayers for the welfare and protection of the whole world. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/tara-prayers-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260318T190453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193022Z
UID:10001822-1775588400-1775593800@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Intro: Nyungnay - Compassion Fasting Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Intro: Nyungnay - Compassion Fasting Retreat \nTuesday\, April 7  \n7:00-8:30pm \nParticipants are encouraged to attend the introductory talk for this retreat. Instructions and reading materials will be available. \nIntroductory talk is FREE \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/intro-nyungnay-compassion-fasting-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#2 Classes at KMC WA,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260326T174628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T170821Z
UID:10001896-1775406600-1775411100@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog- April
DESCRIPTION:Special offerings and prayers made to receive the important help\, blessings and protection of the enlightened Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-with-tsog-4/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260131T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T171447Z
UID:10001817-1774720800-1774724400@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Powa Ceremony: Special Prayers for the Recently Deceased
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful and meaningful prayers to the Buddha of Compassion for those who have recently died. Includes the Buddhist meditation known as "transference of consciousness" for the deceased. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/powa-ceremony-special-prayers-for-the-recently-deceased-2/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251111T182620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T040352Z
UID:10000011-1774087200-1774107000@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Skagit Valley Day Retreat: Spiritual Vitality in the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Where does our spiritual vitality come from? It comes from the precious mind of faith\, which brings us a special experience of inner peace and ignites our passion for spiritual healing for ourselves and others. In this retreat\, Kadam Trina will guide three sessions on the revitalizing mind of Buddhist faith in the enlightened Buddha Shakyamuni and his power to liberate us from suffering permanently.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/skagit-valley-day-retreat-spiritual-vitality-in-the-heart/
LOCATION:Fidalgo Bay Resort\, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd.\, Anacortes\, WA\, 98221\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260316T070000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260215T070057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T171112Z
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SUMMARY:Precepts
DESCRIPTION:The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. \nBy doing this practice again and again\, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful. \nWe receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth. \nIn particular\, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation\, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment. \nWe first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor\, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana. \nIf we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can. \nAn explanation of the practice \nWhen we take the eight Mahayana precepts\, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions: \n\nKilling\nStealing\nSexual activity\nLying\nTaking intoxicants\nEating after lunch\nSitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats\nWearing ornaments\, perfume\, etc\, and singing and dancing\, etc.\n\nThese eight\, however\, are merely symbolic\, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours. \nTaking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma\, and so he taught special practices to purify it. \nTo purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret\, the power of reliance\, the power of the opponent force\, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four\, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions. \nThere are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life\, for a year\, for a month\, for a week\, or\, in this case\, for a day. \nIf we manage to keep our actions of body\, speech\, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days\, then to three days\, and so on\, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time. \nIf we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body\, speech\, and mind completely pure all the time\, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within. \nWe all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends\, pure enjoyments\, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds. \nTherefore\, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple\, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/precepts-2/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251206T170331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T220200Z
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SUMMARY:Refuge Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Going for refuge is the first of the four great preliminary guides which lead us to the state of full enlightenment. Through training in sincerely going for refuge we enter the gateway to Buddhism; and training in the compassionate mind of bodhichitta we enter the gateway to the Mahayana – the main path to the state of enlightenment.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/refuge-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page,Advanced Retreats Page Feed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260302T042905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173906Z
UID:10000893-1772872200-1772884800@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Long Protector Prayers
DESCRIPTION:An epic traditional 3.5-hour chanted practice with offerings\, which connects us to powerful enlightened Dharma Protectors who support our spiritual progress and the welfare of the entire world. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/long-protector-prayers-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Prayers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260115T002351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T053848Z
UID:10000793-1772218800-1772226000@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Dharma Celebration Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our biggest gathering of the year\, the 2026 Northwest Dharma Celebration! \nThis year our Western National Spiritual Director and visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Gomlam will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha White Tara. An empowerment is a uniquely qualified guided meditation in which we receive special blessings into our mind. Gen Gomlam will also offer teachings on subtle impermenance\, one of the “Four Seals” of Buddhism.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/northwest-dharma-celebration-introduction/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251214T034002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T172844Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Dharma Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Blessing Empowerment of Buddha White Tara\nTeachings on How to Swiftly Solve our Problems with the Wisdom of Subtle Impermanence\n\nwith Gen Kelsang Gomlam\nJoin us for our biggest gathering of the year\, the 2026 Northwest Dharma Celebration! \nThis year our Western National Spiritual Director and visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Gomlam will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha White Tara. An empowerment is a uniquely qualified guided meditation in which we receive special blessings into our mind. Gen Gomlam will also offer teachings on subtle impermenance\, one of the “Four Seals” of Buddhism.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/northwest-dharma-celebration/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260131T202145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201030Z
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SUMMARY:Coeur D' Alene - Library Talk
DESCRIPTION:Meditation for Overcoming Painful Feelings\nTalk & Guided Meditation\nFREE EVENT \nWith Kadam Trina Gunther\, Buddhist Teacher. Join us for a free talk and guided meditation on how we can use Buddhist wisdom to overcome our painful feelings.\n\nWhen things go wrong\, we can easily become overwhelmed by painful feelings that lead us to panic\, fear\, anger and depression. By learning about the nature of our mind from Buddha’s teachings\, we can gain a calm and wise perspective of our feelings\, helping us maintain a peaceful mind even in the midst of great difficulties.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/coeur-d-alene-library-talk/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,Branch Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260131T045636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200937Z
UID:10000866-1771668000-1771678800@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Center Cherishing Day
DESCRIPTION:Cleaning Practice at the Temple. \nCome and join us as we prepare for the Northwest Dharma Celebration Feb 28 - March 1.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/center-cherishing-day-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20260127T065310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T045005Z
UID:10000794-1771056000-1771070400@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Open House & Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Ballard Open House\, coffee and FREE pancake breakfast from 8am-12 noon \nDrop-in to a 15-minute Guided Meditation at 9:30am\, 10:30am and 11:30am \nEnjoy delicious pancakes\, tour our beautiful meditation room and shrine\, see the Kid's Class classroom\, visit our bookstore and garden\, and enjoy community
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/open-house-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T222317Z
UID:10000485-1768590000-1768595400@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Intro Talk: Journey To Peace Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Time races by! We can often feel like we are not fully seizing our life’s real purpose\, as if we are just sleep-walking through life while our time is running out. \nLamrim meditation offers us the precious opportunity to seize our life’s real purpose\, guiding us on how to transform our busy daily life into a spiritual journey to profound peace. \nLamrim means “stages of the path to enlightenment” and is a sequence of meditations that are a condensation of all Buddha's teachings. These meditations are easy to understand and put into practice\, enabling us to gain deep meditative insights of every step of our journey to the supreme permanent peace of mind that is enlightenment. Through learning these meditations and practicing them day by day\, we will definitely accomplish the real meaning of our precious human life.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/intro-talk-journey-to-peace-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T172405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T164056Z
UID:10000486-1768521600-1769039999@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Journey to Peace Retreat: meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:Time races by! We can often feel like we are not fully seizing our life’s real purpose\, as if we are just sleep-walking through life while our time is running out. \nLamrim meditation offers us the precious opportunity to seize our life’s real purpose\, guiding us on how to transform our busy daily life into a spiritual journey to profound peace. \nLamrim means “stages of the path to enlightenment” and is a sequence of meditations that are a condensation of all Buddha's teachings. These meditations are easy to understand and put into practice\, enabling us to gain deep meditative insights of every step of our journey to the supreme permanent peace of mind that is enlightenment. Through learning these meditations and practicing them day by day\, we will definitely accomplish the real meaning of our precious human life.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/journey-to-peace-retreat-meditations-on-the-stages-of-the-path-to-enlightenment/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T171303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184433Z
UID:10000483-1768140000-1768145400@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Intro Talk: Blissful Heart - Highest Yoga Tantra Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Only practitioners with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments can participate in this retreat. \nDeepen your experience of the profound meditations on Mahamudra Tantra\, the union of great bliss and emptiness – the most subtle mind that experiences great bliss and realizes ultimate truth\, the way things actually exist. \nMeditating on emptiness\, channels\, drops and winds as presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra\, we will take a journey into the blissful heart of reality that is the meaning of our precious human life. All sessions will be guided by Kadam Trina.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/blissful-heart-highest-yoga-tantra-retreat-intro/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184425Z
UID:10000484-1768089600-1768435199@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Blissful Heart: Highest Yoga Tantra Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Only practitioners with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments can participate in this retreat. \nDeepen your experience of the profound meditations on Mahamudra Tantra\, the union of great bliss and emptiness – the most subtle mind that experiences great bliss and realizes ultimate truth\, the way things actually exist. \nMeditating on emptiness\, channels\, drops and winds as presented in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra\, we will take a journey into the blissful heart of reality that is the meaning of our precious human life. All sessions will be guided by Kadam Trina.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/blissful-heart-highest-yoga-tantra-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T222504Z
UID:10000480-1768039200-1768057200@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Self Initiation: Feast of Great Bliss (HYT Required)
DESCRIPTION:Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments are required to attend. \nRSVP is required. Please email education@meditateinseattle.org by January 3rd to confirm your participation. Thank you. \nOnce we have completed a Vajrayogini close retreat of actions and a fire puja\, we are qualified to perform self-initiation practice. This renews and strengthens our Bodhisattva and Tantric vows. Through taking self-initiation regularly we open the door to successful practice of generation stage and completion stage\, we will be cared for by Heruka and Vajrayogini in all our lives and receive their blessings so that we quickly attain the Pure Land of Vajrayogini. \nPlease bring tantric instruments\, the “New Guide to Dakini Land” or the Self-Initiation Sadhana “Feast of Great Bliss”\, mandala kits\, and red offerings\, and please plan to help finish setting up at 1pm.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/vajrayogini-self-initiation-feast-of-great-bliss-hyt-required/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page,Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251204T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T222151Z
UID:10000478-1767380400-1767385800@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Intro Talk: Clarity & Concentration Weekend Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a silent weekend of meditation retreat\, learning how to meditate on the clarity of your very own subtle mind according to Buddha’s Mahamudra teachings. Through training in this clear and joyful meditation on our root mind we gain the ability to easily pacify our mental disturbances and distractions\, and we create powerful causes to experience deep and stable inner peace and concentration.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/intro-talk-clarity-concentration-weekend-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260104T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T020654
CREATED:20251202T163736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T222200Z
UID:10000387-1767312000-1767571199@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Clarity & Concentration Weekend Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a silent weekend of meditation retreat\, learning how to meditate on the clarity of your very own subtle mind according to Buddha’s Mahamudra teachings. Through training in this clear and joyful meditation on our root mind we gain the ability to easily pacify our mental disturbances and distractions\, and we create powerful causes to experience deep and stable inner peace and concentration.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/clarity-concentration-weekend-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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