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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-2/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Washington\, 6556 24th ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98117\, United States
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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-2/2026-06-15/
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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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: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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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
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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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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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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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