Upcoming Events/Courses

Mahayana Study – Kindling The Spark of Awakening

Starting Tue., August 25, 2020
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Mahayana builds on the foundation of Hinayana, expanding our concern for our own happiness to include that of others. These teachings introduce us to the possibility of transforming even the most negative emotions into positive states of mind. By working with our emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, we can develop a heart of genuine compassion. Mahayana also introduces us to the idea of buddha nature — the understanding that our hearts and minds are, from the beginning, the same as the Buddha’s.

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Buddhist Study Courses Offered from Seattle and New York

Nalandabodhi has an extensive series of courses starting with an Introduction to Buddhism through the foundational teachings of the Hinayana and on to the Mahayana, the Great Vehicle.  The New York sangha is offering the Hinayana courses and Seattle is starting the Introduction series.  Courses are online so can easily be taken from here in Colorado.  Details below.

Introduction to Buddhism

Join us for a 16-week cycle of teachings on introductory and foundational Buddhist topics. We’ll explore the basic principles of Buddhism and lay the foundation for deeper studies, including an introduction to the views of different Buddhist schools.

This series of four courses is offered via Zoom at 7-8:30 p.m. (Pacific) Wednesdays from Sept. 2 through Dec. 23.

All are welcome!
Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link. See the Calendar listings for each course for registration information.

Registration is free; donations are welcome

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Hinayana View

Thursdays, Sept. 3 – Oct. 15, 2020

Also known as the “foundational vehicle,” Hinayana is the basis of entering the path as taught in the Vajrayana Buddhist traditions. In this stage of study and contemplation, we take a courageous look at our personal unease and suffering, as well as our comfort and happiness. By working with these experiences, we learn how to step away from confusion and toward truly helping ourselves and others.
Core curriculum materials are drawn primarily from the teachings of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, who also designed the curriculum.

SUGGESTED DONATION
$50 per person for NB members, $60 for non-members.

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Online Tara Drupchen

September 24 – 27

Nalandabodhi International announces our fifth annual Tara Drupchen to be held online with practices at Nalanda West in Seattle, Karmapa Center 16 in Chicago, and many Nalandabodhi centers around the world. All are invited and welcome to participate for free by joining practices online, making prayer requests, aspirations, and offerings, and choosing to #gokind in thought, word, and deed.

Our 2020 Tara Drupchen will be especially dedicated to overcoming the current pandemic, to all beings suffering directly or indirectly from it, and to dispelling fear in our world.

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Mahasiddha Retreat Center’s Amitabha Retreat

Join Nalandabodhi Canada and Mahasiddha Retreat Centre for a weekend of online teachings and practice on Amitābha with Nalandabodhi Canada’s Spiritual Guide, Lama Rabten Tshering.

Come for part of the weekend or for all six sessions! This is an unrestricted practice. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome. Click here for more information and to register.

Amitābha Buddha is strongly emphasized in the Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhist tradition. When people pass away, Amitābha practice is the most commonly performed. This practice is also performed for the wellbeing of the living. For this reason, anyone who may wish to submit a prayer request for the living and/or deceased are invited to do so. We will read aloud the names of requested individuals and will offer lamp offerings and do dedications for them during the afternoon practice sessions. Please register to submit prayer requests.

Emotional Rescue Workshop

This is an ideal program for anyone who wants practical methods for working with difficult emotions. Although it is based on experiential Buddhist wisdom, it is free of any Buddhist jargon.  All are welcome. Tell your friends and colleagues!

Participants are encouraged to order their own copies of the book.

Register for this workshop by clicking on the “Registration” button and selecting $50 for the full workshop or $10 for a single session or a multiple $10 in the “any amount” section to attend from 1 – 4 sessions.

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