Jornada de limpieza en el templo. Un día especial para reunirnos y cuidar de nuestro templo. Limpieza profunda, barrido, desempolvado, purificación.
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful. We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this […]
Nov 15 - What is an Empowerment? Nov 15th's class is offered in preparation for, The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha on Saturday Nov 21
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 […]
Nov 16 - What is an Empowerment? Nov 16th's class is offered in preparation for, The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha on Saturday Nov 21
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!
HEALING at the Deepest Level Saturday 21 | 10am Everyone is warmly welcome to receive the blessing empowerment of Medicine Buddha in the blessed space of our urban temple in Seattle. By receiving Medicine Buddha’s healing blessings and relying on this enlightened being with faith, we can heal our physical and mental sickness at the […]
“If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved and never arise again. I guarantee this.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Modern Buddhism Buddhist meditation has been practiced for over 2,600 years. It is a highly effective and proven method for experiencing inner peace, understanding the mind, and developing […]
Suitable for children aged 5 - 11 years Each class is self-contained Parents of younger children or children with short attentions are encouraged to stay in the downstairs meditation area with their children to help your child participate. Otherwise, parents are welcome to attend the Sunday morning meditation class that happens simultaneously. A parent or […]
Special offerings and prayers made to receive the important help, blessings and protection of the enlightened Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Everyone welcome.
Understanding Karma: Creating a Happy Life Every person has the potential to find deep calm within, a lasting mental peace that is relaxed and joyful. Based on Buddha’s teachings of the Four Noble Truths, these classes take us on a journey of discovery and freedom within our own mind, revealing our own path to deep […]
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.
Medicine Buddha Prayers These beautiful chanted prayers to the seven Medicine Buddhas bring about deep healing through the blessings of these holy beings. When the world is pervaded by problems and dangers, one of the most important practices we can engage in is that of Medicine Buddha, who embodies the enlightened healing of all the […]
Medicine Buddha Prayers Thursday, Nov 26 Join us for a blessed day of giving thanks, by engaging in healing prayers for the world, followed by a Thanksgiving community potluck! Medicine Buddha Prayers These beautiful chanted prayers to the seven Medicine Buddhas bring about deep healing through the blessings of these holy beings. When the world […]
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.
For those with Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini, we offer Dakini Yoga, the self-generation meditation practice of Vajrayogini.
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.
Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
