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SUMMARY:Evening Talk with Kadam Trina: Reflecting on 2025 from a Spiritual POV
DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on 2025 from a spiritual point of view. Transforming our past. Opening new doors for our future.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/evening-talk-with-kadam-trina-reflecting-on-2025-from-a-spiritual-pov/
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: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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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:20260108T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260108T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T165044Z
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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/2026-01-08/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260110T150000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T143642
CREATED:20251204T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184425Z
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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:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260111T153000
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CREATED:20251204T171303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184433Z
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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:20260116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T235959
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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:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T222317Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/teacher-training-program/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T160000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program Introductory Talk
DESCRIPTION:In Teacher Training Program we gain the confidence and skills to guide ourselves and others to a happy and meaningful life\, through Buddhist study\, retreat and teaching skills training. The new book studied will be Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s beloved commentary on training the mind\, The New Eight Steps to Happiness.\n\nLearn more by attending the Introductory Talk\, in which Kadam Trina will explain how the program works. This is followed by a two-week trial period before enrollment is required. If you are new to this program\, please RSVP for the Intro Talk by emailing the Education Program Coordinator at education@meditateinseattle.org.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/teacher-training-program-introductory-talk/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
CREATED:20260127T065310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T045005Z
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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:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T130000
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CREATED:20260131T045636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200937Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T120000
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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:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
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:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
CREATED:20260115T002351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T053848Z
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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:20260311T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
CREATED:20251111T182620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T040352Z
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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:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
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
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260415T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
CREATED:20251206T170459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T210807Z
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SUMMARY:Compassion Fasting Retreat (Nyungnay)
DESCRIPTION:During this 2-day retreat\, we practice fasting\, making prostrations\, and offering chanted prayers to the protector of the world\, the Buddha of Compassion Avalokiteshvara. \nThis beautiful practice emphasizes compassion for all living beings and is a powerful way to purify negativity\, pacify strong delusions\, receive blessings\, and increase our love\, compassion\, and Bodhichitta. \nYou are welcome to participate in one or both days. Both retreat days begin with taking the Mahayana precepts at dawn. The precepts involve maintaining a fast with only a simple meal at lunch\, however you can drink water\, juice\, tea\, etc. throughout the 24 hour period. \nParticipants are encouraged to attend the introductory talk for this retreat.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/compassion-fasting-retreat-nyungnay/
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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SUMMARY:US National Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of Reality\nPrajnaparamita Empowerment & Teachings on the Heart Sutra with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab\nThis is an excerpt of the Heart Sutra\, viewed to be the quintessence of Buddha's explanation of emptiness\, or "ultimate truth". From one point of view\, it is utterly simple and a bare revelation of the truth. From another angle\, it is like a beautiful puzzle to be explored and understood that will yield never-ending insights. Its raw power\, when recited with a compassionate motivation\, shifts the mind and empowers change. \nTo aid our understanding of this profound practice\, we will receive the empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita. Prajnaparamita is the embodiment of the higher perfection of wisdom. Empowerments are blissful\, guided meditations that help facilitate a connection with a certain enlightened being. Through receiving this blessing empowerment\, we will gain inspiration to understand these deep truths of the Heart Sutra and feel energized to make positive change in our life. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/us-national-festival-2026/
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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T160000
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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
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143643
CREATED:20260409T172322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T172322Z
UID:10001951-1779436800-1779901200@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Spring Festival 2026 NKT - IKBU International
DESCRIPTION:BUDDHA AMITAYUS EMPOWERMENT\nAND TEACHINGS ON\nEIGHT 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
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/spring-festival-2026-nkt-ikbu-international/
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:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260620T153000
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CREATED:20251111T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T190404Z
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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
CATEGORIES:#1 Front Page: Upcoming Classes, Prayers & Events,#3 Special Events & Retreat Page
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260627T235959
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CREATED:20251206T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T170605Z
UID:10000742-1782172800-1782604799@meditateinseattle.org
SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We all wish for spiritual realizations\, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity\, accumulating merit\, and receiving blessings. To do this we need to practice the four great preliminary guides. As a result\, we will gain mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment. In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of receiving blessings and accumulating merit.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/guru-yoga-mandala-offering-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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