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SUMMARY:Je Tsongkhapa Day - Inner Peace in a Changing World: Who Are the Kadampas?
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Morning Talk &\nSunday Evening Talk\, Prayers & Party \nA Special Sunday Morning Class Talk\n10:00-11:15am - Inner Peace in a Changing World: Who are the Kadampas?\nWith Nick Birdsall\n$12 / Free for supporters \nSpecial Sunday Evening Talk & Prayers\n4:00-4:30pm - Talk: Je Tsongkhapa\, the Manifestation of all Buddhas\nWith Kadam Trina \n4:30-6:15pm - Chanted Prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide\n6:15pm - Tsog Offering Party\nFree \nSunday\, October 25 is Je Tsongkhapa Day\, when Kadampa centers and practitioners around the world remember the great kindness of the great Spiritual Guide Je Tsongkhapa. At Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, we will celebrate Je Tsongkhapa’s life and his lineage of pure teachings he has given to the world.\nVenerable Geshe-la says in Mirror of Dharma\, “Many scholars have said that the power of Je Tsongkhapa’s blessings and his skillful methods to lead practitioners to the state of enlightenment is unequalled among those of all other Buddhas. We should rejoice in having met the doctrine of Je Tsongkhapa\, and in having the opportunity to listen to and practice the oral instructions of this precious Guru who is the synthesis of all Buddhas.” \nEveryone is warmly invited to join us for these two special events.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/je-tsongkhapa-day/
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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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Heart Jewel Day Retreat:\nAbiding in the Blessings of Losang Dragpa \nEveryone is welcome to join us for a guided day retreat on Heart Jewel practice\, the daily meditation practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Kadam Trina will guide three sessions\, with meditations on visualizing and receiving blessings from Je Tsongkhapa (ordained name: Losang Dragpa). \nThis guided day retreat is an excellent opportunity to become closer to this pure Spiritual Guide and abide in his blessings. Just visualizing Je Tsongkhapa with faith is a powerful method for receiving the blessings of all the Buddhas. Even in these impure times\, faithful Kadampa practitioners can receiving unceasing blessings from Je Tsongkhapa\, transforming their mind into the peaceful mind of Dharma realizations. \n 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/heart-jewel-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261023T130000
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SUMMARY:Shrine Change
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URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/shrine-change-2/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Schedule\n2:00-4:00pm: Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment\nMust register for the KMC WA Watch Party by the end of Sunday\, October 4. The watch party is dependent on a minimum number of registrants\, and may be cancelled if too few people sign up. \nSo sign up soon!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/fall-festival-watch-party/
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:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:NKT - IKBU International - Fall Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kadampa Meditation Center Spain in Málaga\nOur Real Heart Jewel\nJe Tsongkhapa Empowerment\nTeachings on Faith in Guru Tsongkhapa and the Blessed Practice of the Migtsema Request Prayer\nwith Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong \nat Kadampa Meditation Center Spain in Málaga \nDuring the Fall Festival 2026\, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong will grant the empowerment of the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa. She will also explain how to develop and improve our faith in our Spiritual Guide seen as one with Je Tsongkhapa\, and on the practice of Migtsema\, the special mantra and prayer of praise and request to Je Tsongkhapa. \n\nCheck out the online registration options on this page. Learn More - visit the page. 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-fall-festival-2026/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T083000
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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-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skagit Valley Day Retreat: Clear Mind Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Oct 3\, 2026 | 10am-3:30pm\nWith Kadam Trina Gunther\nTake a break from the hustle-and-bustle of your busy daily life in the beautiful Skagit Valley. During this one-day meditation retreat\, you will be guided in meditations on the nature of your own mind. \nThese sublime meditations are effective methods for improving concentration and counteracting negative mental habits. By training in these meditations\, your mind will become progressively more subtle and peaceful causing you to experience a profound inner stillness and tranquility. \nEveryone welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/skagit-valley-day-retreat-clear-mind-meditation-retreat/
LOCATION:La Conner Civic Garden Club\, 622 S Second St\, La Conner\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T184500
DTSTAMP:20260925T041903Z
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SUMMARY:Community Talk & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and inspirational Community Talk as we kick off the 2026 - 2027 term. Kadam Trina and Leisha will give a community talk after FP and TTP on Sunday\, Sept 27th at 6:15pm. \nKadam Trina will tell us about the new developments and projects happening in the NKT\, plans for the 50th Anniversary of Geshe-la coming to the west\, The Kadampa Tours Project - featuring\, The Gen-la's World Tours 2027\, and more! \nMeet new Sangha members and catch up with friends you haven't seen in a while. For those of you who won't be able to join us in person\, the Community Talk will be streamed so those who are far-flung can enjoy as well. It will be streamed on the general KMCWA streaming link.\nEveryone Welcome! \nAfter the talk\, we'll go downstairs to share and enjoy a potluck dinner together. Hope to see you here \nEveryone is welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/community-talk-potluck/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T070000
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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-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lamrim Retreat - Meditation In The Heart - Click here for schedule
DESCRIPTION:Leading into Labor Day Weekend\, join us for this contemplative meditation retreat\, which gives us the opportunity to reflect on our life’s direction from the point of view of Buddhist wisdom\, in order to bring about deep spiritual transformation. Kadam Trina will guide this 5-day retreat on the meditations of the path to enlightenment called Lamrim.\n\nThese transformative meditations are a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings known as Lamrim\, that are easily integrated into modern daily life.  By engaging in these meditations systematically we build a strong foundation of inner peace within our busy and often stressful lives. Kadam Trina will offer guidance on how to use Lamrim for an effective daily meditation practice\, using the book Mirror of Dharma.\n\nAll sessions are guided and are suitable for all levels of experience. Attend either a portion or the entirety of the retreat - you can register for single sessions\, single days\, or the whole retreat.\n\nEverybody is welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/lamrim-retreat-meditation-in-the-heart/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T175812Z
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SUMMARY:Open House & Pancake Breakfast - August 2026
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-august-2026/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T201152Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T201152Z
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SUMMARY:NKT - IKBU International - Summer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center.   Conishead Priory\, Ulverston\, United Kingdom\nTEACHINGS ON THE STAGES OF THE PATH\, LAMRIM\n& HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA EMPOWERMENTS AND COMMENTARY\nwith Gen-la Jampa and Gen-la Sangden\nWEEK 1 Teachings on Kadam Lamrim –\nThe Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with Gen-la Kelsang Sangden\n24 - 29 July\nWEEK 2 Heruka Body Mandala & Vajrayogini Empowerments with\nGen-la Kelsang Jampa\nJuly 31 - Aug 8\nCheck out the online registration options on this page. Learn More - visit the page. 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-summer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T025527Z
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SUMMARY:BUDDHIST MEDITATION WORKSHOP At Bellevue College
DESCRIPTION:BUDDHIST MEDITATION WORKSHOP\nAt Bellevue College\nWith Cecilia Watson\nSaturday\, July 18\n9am-12pm \nBy training in meditation\, we create an inner space and clarity that enable us to control our minds regardless of the external circumstances. Gradually\, we develop mental equilibrium\, a balanced mind that is happy all the time\, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/buddhist-meditation-workshop-at-bellevue-college/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260701T012159Z
CREATED:20260620T031025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T012159Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Mulching Work Party at KMCWA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11th | 10:00 - 2:00pm\nJoin with friends and work in the Center's garden. Come for the entire day or drop in as you can. \nBring your gloves and a sack lunch! See you there. \nContact if needed: admin@meditateinseattle.org
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/garden-mulching-work-party-at-kmcwa/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T012102Z
CREATED:20260525T011949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T012102Z
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SUMMARY:Center Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The Center is closed from July 2 to July 5 for the Fourth of July holiday.\nThanks
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/center-closed-for-fourth-of-july-holiday/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T235959
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SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat \nThe practices of accumulating merit and receiving blessings \nWe all wish for spiritual realizations\, but these depend upon creating certain inner (mental) conditions such as purifying our negativity\, accumulating merit (good fortune)\, and receiving blessings.\nIn Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat we focus on the practices of accumulating merit and receiving blessings. \nMaking mandala offerings (offering a pure universe) is the gateway to accumulating the collection of merit and attaining an enlightened pure land\, and Guru yoga is the gateway to receiving the powerful blessings of all the Buddhas through our Spiritual Guide. \nThe retreat starts on Tuesday evening with an introductory talk\, taught by Kadam Trina. This talk is mandatory for TTP students and for those wishing to participate in this retreat who have not engaged in this retreat before. All retreat sessions (Wednesday-Saturday) are self-guided. \nKadam Trina will give an introductory talk to this retreat on Tuesday\, Oct 28\, 7:00-9:00pm. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/guru-yoga-mandala-offering-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T153000
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SUMMARY:Skagit Valley Day Retreat: The Freedom of Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:Life doesn’t always go the way we want—but learning to accept things as they are can bring deep peace and resilience. In this retreat\, Kadam Trina will guide three meditation sessions on patient acceptance. Experience the inner freedom and emotional balance of an accepting mind\, breaking free from the oppressive mind of anger and frustration.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/skagit-valley-day-retreat-the-freedom-of-acceptance/
LOCATION:Fidalgo Bay Resort\, 4701 Fidalgo Bay Rd.\, Anacortes\, WA\, 98221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T001936Z
CREATED:20260422T182532Z
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SUMMARY:Offering our Faith Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nretreat 10:30am - 5:15pm \nOffering to the Spiritual Guide 6:30pm - 8:00pm\nFree Event\nEvery 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 through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat. \nThere will be three sessions of retreat using the sadhana The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra and the special request prayer. The retreat will conclude with Offering to the Spiritual Guide chanted prayers with a food offering. \nJoin in on this beautiful retreat as part of celebrating Buddha’s Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day\, or Dharmachakra Day\, marking Buddha’s first teachings in this world. Attend one or all sessions. This event is free and open to everyone. \nTo register click here
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/offering-our-faith-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso\, A Buddhist Master for Our Time
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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 and kindness. Through his profound yet practical teachings of Buddhism for modern people\, we meet Venerable Geshe Kelsang in our heart and can become continually inspired by him. \n7:00-8:30pm\n7pm - Refreshments\n7:30 - Video presentation of Venerable Geshe-la's life & accomplishments \nFREE EVENT
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/venerable-geshe-kelsang-gyatso-a-buddhist-master-for-our-time/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:NKT - IKBU International - Spring Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center.   Conishead Priory\, Ulverston\, United Kingdom\nBUDDHA AMITAYUS EMPOWERMENT AND TEACHINGS ON EIGHT VERSES OF TRAINING THE MIND\n\nwith Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\n\n\nThrough this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus\, the Buddha of long life\, wisdom and merit. \n\n\nThen\, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind\, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life into opportunities for developing authentic love and compassion\, and for finding true and lasting happiness. \n'If everyone were to practise cherishing others\, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.' \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The New Eight Steps to Happiness \nMany people experience the Festival in person\, but many also attend the Festival online. If you want to attend the festival online\n\nCheck out the online registration options on this page. Learn More - visit the page. 
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/spring-festival-2026-nkt-ikbu-international/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Fearless Wisdom: The Blessing Empowerment of Arya Tara
DESCRIPTION:This empowerment is a sublime guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with Arya Green Tara and gain insight on how to rely on her blessings in our spiritual practice. \nArya Tara is a female Buddha\, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all enlightened beings. “Tara” means rescuer; if we rely on Tara with strong faith she will care for us throughout this life and all our future lives. \nThe event includes the blessing empowerment of Arya Green Tara\, instructions on how to receive her enlightened care and blessings in our daily life\, and the opportunity to engage in group practice to strengthen our connection to Tara.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/fearless-wisdom-the-blessing-empowerment-of-arya-tara/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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