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SUMMARY:Shrine Change
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URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/shrine-change-2/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Powa Ceremony: Special Prayers for the Recently Deceased
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful and meaningful prayers to the Buddha of Compassion for those who have recently died. Includes the Buddhist meditation known as "transference of consciousness" for the deceased. Everyone welcome.
URL:https://meditateinseattle.org/event/powa-ceremony-special-prayers-for-the-recently-deceased-2/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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