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  • Long Protector Prayers

    Long Protector Puja
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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.

  • Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, A Buddhist Master for Our Time

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    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us for an evening of deep inspiration and celebration of our founder Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, with videos of his life and accomplishments, refreshments and community. From a humble monk to a world-renowned Buddhist meditation master, we can all see reflections of our own spiritual potential through accounts of his dedication, compassionate actions […]

  • Offering our Faith Retreat

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    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Thursday, June 4, 2026 retreat 10:30am - 5:15pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide 6:30pm - 8:00pm Free Event Every day, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, but on this auspicious day, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we will offer him our faith […]

  • Tara Prayers

    Tara Prayers
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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.

  • Monday Evening Meditation Class: De-escalating Harm in our Life & World

    Featured Monday Evening Meditation Classes
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    In this course we learn how to de-escalate harm in our life and our world, through Buddhist methods on non-retaliation. When we are harmed, or someone we care about is harmed, our instinct is to retaliate, but this only creates more problems and suffering. In this course, learn powerful methods to respond compassionately and wisely […]

  • Offering to the Spiritual Guide

    Offering to the Spiritual Guide
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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.

  • Morning Prostrations: Purifying Negativity

    Prostrations (35 Confession Buddhas)
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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.

  • Dakini Yoga (HYT Empowerment Required)

    Dakini Yoga
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    For those with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, we offer Dakini Yoga, the self-generation meditation practice of Vajrayogini.

  • Heart Jewel with Lamrim Meditation - April - May

    Heart Jewel
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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.

  • Garden Work Party at KMCWA

    Garden Work Party at KMCWA
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Saturday, May 30th | 10:00 - 3:00pm Join with friends and work in the Center's garden. Come for the entire day or drop in as you can. Bring your gloves and a sack lunch! See you there. Contact if needed: admin@meditateinseattle.org

  • Sunday Morning Meditation Class: Meditations for World Peace

    Featured Sunday Morning Meditation Classes
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sunday Morning Kids Meditation Class: Meditations for World Peace

    Featured Sunday Morning Meditation Classes
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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. […]

  • Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog.

    Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Special offerings and prayers made to receive the important help, blessings and protection of the enlightened Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Everyone welcome.

  • In-Depth Study: Foundation Program

    Foundation Program
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    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 […]