Each of our drop-in classes is self-contained and explores the simple and powerful meditation methods taught by Buddha to transform our world by transforming our mind. By learning how to find peace from our own distracted and disturbed states of mind through meditation, we find a happy and meaningful life and make a significant contribution to peace and harmony in our world.
Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. Drop-in any class!
7:00 - 8:30pm | with Kadam Trina Gunther
$12 standard admission | Free for supporters
Anxiety, overwhelm and dissatisfaction can easily become our normal daily experience. In these classes learn how to find a “new normal” that is peaceful, happy and confident, through learning Buddhist meditation. By transforming our mind in this way, we transform our whole life - from a life we dread into a life we love.
Sept 14 - Nov 9
Book: How to Transform Your Life - a Blissful Journey
Everyone welcome!
7:00pm - 8:30pm | with Kadam trina Gunther
$12 standard admission | Free for supporters
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm with Kadam Trina
The daily meditation practice in Kadampa Buddhism is Heart Jewel. By relying upon this practice, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. In this way, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Join Kadam Trina in these weekly drop-in classes and connect with the practice of Heart Jewel. Class teachings are from Heart Jewel book, which shows us how to use this practice to increase our compassion and wisdom and gain deeper meditation experience.
Sept 16 - Dec 16
Oct 14 - Fall Festival | NO CLASS
Nov 18 - Empowerment Week | NO CLASS
Nov 25 - Thanksgiving | NO CLASS
Book: Heart Jewel
Everyone welcome!
7:00 - 8:00pm | with Dan Chillio and Scott Philbrick
$12 standard admission | Free for supporters
In these Thursday evening classes we learn Buddhist meditation practices and understandings to grow our own joyful meditation practice and experience real inner peace. Everyone is welcome!
Sept 24 - Dec 17
Oct 15 - Fall Festival | NO CLASS
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving | NO CLASS
Book: How to Transform Your Life - A Blissful Journey
Recommended reading: How to Transform Your Life - A Blissful Journey by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or free download here - How to Transform Your Life - A Blissful Journey
Everyone welcome!
Sundays from 10:00 to 11:15 am
Modern Buddhism:
The Path of Compassion and Wisdom
“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 compassion and wisdom. In modern times, the presentation has been made accessible for everyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, but the authenticity has been maintained by an unbroken lineage of enlightened masters, all the way back to Buddha himself.
In these Sunday morning classes, Nick will introduce the basics of Buddhist meditation, including inner peace, controlling our desire, understanding reincarnation, love, compassion and and emptiness.
Recommended reading: Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or free download here - Modern Buddhism
Oct 25 - Special Talk | Inner Peace in a Changing World: Who Are the Kadampas? Leer More
Book: Modern Buddhism
Everyone welcome!
10:00 - 11:15am | Con la profesor Nick Birdsall
$12 | gratis para los seguidores
«Si todos practican sinceramente el camino de la compasión y la sabiduría, todos sus problemas se resolverán y nunca volverán a surgir. Lo garantizo». — Gueshe Kelsang Gyatso, *Budismo moderno*
La meditación budista se practica desde hace más de 2600 años. Es un método sumamente eficaz y probado para experimentar paz interior, comprender la mente y desarrollar la compasión y la sabiduría. En la actualidad, su presentación se ha hecho accesible para todos —budistas y no budistas—, pero se ha preservado su autenticidad gracias a un linaje ininterrumpido de maestros iluminados que se remonta hasta el propio Buda.
En estas clases de los domingos por la mañana, Nick introducirá los fundamentos de la meditación budista, incluyendo temas como la paz interior, el control del deseo, la comprensión de la reencarnación, el amor, la compasión y la vacuidad.
Lectura recomendada: Budismo moderno, de Gueshe Kelsang Gyatso. Disponible en nuestra tienda o para descarga gratuita aquí: Budismo moderno.
25 de octubre - Charla especial | Paz interior en un mundo cambiante: ¿Quiénes son los kadampas?
Libro: Budismo Moderno
Todos son Bienvenidos!
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 classes 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 trusted guardian must remain on the premises while their child is attending class.
10:00 - 11:15am | $ by donation
Concurrent with Sunday Morning Meditation Class
with Brian Hill and Linda Mae Stangeland
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Suggested for ages 5 to 11.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
Kadam Trina Gunther is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. She has been a dedicated practitioner of modern Kadampa Buddhism since 2004.
Kadam Trina is an inspiring example of a lay practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism, and brings with her a wealth of experience of integrating Buddha's teachings with busy daily life. She offers a practical perspective to spiritual practice to help anyone apply Buddha's profound insights and meditations to their busy working and family lives with clarity and joy.
Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
