Upcoming Events/Courses

October 4, 2020

Dear Members and Friends,

There is an abundance of online activities to explore and enjoy while our physical meditation center remains closed. Here are a few that are being offered by the Nalandabodhi Centers, including NB Colorado.

Upcoming this week

Antidote for Turbulent Times: The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, teachings by Mitra Dean Karl Brunnhölzl

Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th | 6:00 – 7:30 pm PDT
Stream – Live and Recordings

Hosted by Nalandabodhi Seattle. This series of teachings is based on Mitra Karl’s published book “A Lullaby to Awaken the Heart” (2018). In these four teaching sessions, he will share the in-depth meaning and symbolism of each stanza of this powerful aspiration prayer. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. Learn more and register

Buddhist Responses to Modern Problems

Thursdays thru October 22th and Saturday, October 24th | 4:30 – 6:00 pm PDT
Hosted by Nalanda West.
Buddhist Responses to Modern Problems invites innovative thinking about the array of threats, challenges, and conflicts we presently face in the world. Celebrated Buddhist scholars and practitioners will address some of the most pressing and intractable issues of the present day, including ritual during the pandemic; systemic racism and civil unrest; social media and the rise of fascism; and the necessity of renunciation. Attend individual sessions or whole series. Learn more and register
October 8 – Ethan Nichtern , Confronting Fascism: Right Speech and Social Media
October 15 – Bhante Jayasara, Drop the World’s Bait’: On the Necessity of Renunciation
October 22 – Donald Lopez, Ph.D., “Buddhism in the Real World”
Saturday, October 24 Panel Discussion, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Coming Up

AWAKENING FROM THE GROUND UP: THE JOURNEY OF THE FOUR DHARMAS OF GAMPOPA

Open Retreat with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Lama Rabten Tshering and Mitra Tyler Dewar

Sunday, October 11th and Monday, October 12th
Sponsored by Mahasiddha Retreat Centre.

During this two-day program, we will embark on an in-depth exploration of the Four Dharmas of Gampopa, which provide a blueprint for the journey from confusion and desolation to awakening and loving, beneficial activity. We are honored and excited that Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will give the first talk of the retreat, pointing out the essence of the “four dharmas” (mind becoming one with dharma, dharma progressing on the path, the path dispelling confusion, and confusion dawning as wisdom). Following this, Nalandabodhi Canada’s Spiritual Director, Lama Rabten Tshering, and Mitra Tyler Dewar will offer guided meditations and talks to further unpack the meaning and practical tools contained within this classical teaching topic that is still of vibrant significance for the present day. All are welcome! Live translation will be available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. Registration deadline October 4th. Learn more and register

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Teaching at Treasury of Knowledge Retreat

Friday, November 13th to Sunday, November 15th

The Contemplative Resource Center (CRC) is pleased to host Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and the 26th Annual Treasury of Knowledge Retreat for a special weekend of teachings entitled Medicine Buddha, Intrinsic Health and Healing. This virtual weekend teaching and meditation event is open to the International community. A teaching and meditation program on the Practice for Pacifying Physical Illnesses, Calamities, and the Purification of Negative Karma. The weekend teaching and meditation event is open to the public. Learn more

PoMA Here and Now: Path of Mindful Activity – Weekly 30 Minute Workshop Series

Weekly on Sundays beginning October 18th | 6:00 pm EDT
Hosted by Nalandabodhi Akasha.

Mitra Mark Power opens the first two workshops with simple practices for embodying the view and extending the reach of our meditation. The Path of Mindful Activity supports our aspiration to be fully present, with positive motivation, in each moment—yes, even this one! He says that his presentations “may include textual references, poetry and creative applications of the dharma in daily life.” Other workshop leaders will include Genko Kathy Blackman, Rosemary Bakker, Ellen Balzé, Diane Crawford, and Midori Nakamura. All are welcome! Join us for a few sessions or many.