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  • Thanksgiving Prayers & Potluck

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

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • Intro Talk: Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

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

    Although Buddha taught many different methodsto purify negative or nonvirtuous actions and other obstacles from our mind, the supreme method is the practice of meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification. Kadam Trina will give an introductory talk to this retreat on Sunday, Nov 29, 4 - 5:30 pm. Although thisis a Teacher […]

  • Vajrasattva Purification Retreat - Preliminary Guide Retreat

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

    Although Buddha taught many different methodsto purify negative or nonvirtuous actions and other obstacles from our mind, the supreme method is the practice of meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification. Venerable Geshe-la says, “This practice is the scientific method to purify our mind and to transform our mind from an impure mind […]

  • 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 (5:30-6:30pm M-F)

    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.

  • Silent Saturdays | Mini Meditation Retreats - Freedom from Distractions

    Featured Silent Saturdays | Mini Meditation Retreats
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    Enjoy taking a break from your busy, modern life with a few, restful hours in peaceful silence. Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Through guided meditation, learn how to let go of distractions and access the clear, peaceful nature of your mind. These mini-meditation retreats include four gently-guided meditation […]

  • Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Class

    Featured Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Class
    Kadampa Meditation Center Washington 6556 24th ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    For those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini only.   We are offering these once-monthly Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) practice classes to help practitioners gain understanding, familiarity and confidence in HYT practice. Key to this is finding a daily practice that gets us moving in the right direction, keeps our empowerment blessings […]

  • Portland | Vajrapani Empowerment 2026

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    Mahasidha Kadampa Buddhist Center 9498 SW Barbur Blvd #101, Portland, OR 97219, OR, United States

    Vajrapani Empowerment | 10:00am - 4:15pm Discover how to awaken our Buddha nature by relying upon the Buddha of spiritual power, Buddha Vajrapani. Learn how to overcome fear, anger, jealousy, and even our attachment by not seeing people or situations as our enemies but rather recognizing that our real enemies are our negative states of […]

  • Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom

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

    “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 […]

  • Meditation Area for Families with Kids

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

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Monday Evening Meditation Class: Understanding Karma

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

    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 […]

  • 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.