Announcing an opportunity to join with others and truly prioritize your spiritual life this new year! This will involve developing and maintaining a consistent meditation practice, forming supportive relationships with likeminded individuals who are on a similar path, and expanding your knowledge of the tools, teachings, and other resources available to you. Bimonthly meetings will consist of group meditation, watching videos of different teachers, small and large group discussion, and instruc …

We are a group of students who study and practice Buddhism together in the Seattle area. Our teacher, Younge Khachab Rinpoche, visits Seattle several times a year to give teachings and meditation instruction. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about Buddhism philosophy or meditation to join us.

We are a community of fun, relaxed and spiritual people, who study, discuss Buddha's teachings and practice them while living and enjoying our modern lives. This group is for those who seek a fresh, practical and direct experience of what Buddhism is all about. We meet every Wednesday at 8pm. Meetings start with a short introductory talk about Buddhism, and continue into a half hour meditation session. The Buddhist meditation is free, guided in English, doesn't require any special clothes, and d …

The Kadampa Temple is located in Ballard and offers a complete range of meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest: weekly drop-in classes, day workshops, short and long retreats and in-depth study programs. There are also numerous branch locations around the Puget Sound area offering weekly introductory classes. Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha (982-1054 CE) an Indian Buddhist Master largely responsible for the reintroduction of Budd …

Interfaith is a faith that embraces the teachings of all spiritual paths that lead us to seek a life of compassionate action. Interfaith, as a faith, does not seek to discover which religion or spiritual path is “right.” Rather, it recognizes that we are all brothers and sisters, and that at different times and different places we have encountered the sacred differently. We need not fear each other's spiritual paths. We share who we are and what we believe without trying to convert or convince, …

Hi, Welcome! This Meetup is geared towards old students of Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka. If you are interested in Vipassana meditation I recommend checking out -- dhamma.org -- where you can sign up for a free 10 day meditation course (amazing vegetarian food and accommodations are provided at no cost).  After completing at least one 10-day course you are welcome to join our meetup group! I am (hoping) that there is interest from old Vipassana students out there who have completed at least …

Meditation Class in English Wednesday at 7:00pm to 8:30pm Everyone is Welcome! The classes will allow you to unwind your mind and return to your true home. They will provide you with new tools for dealing with stress, anxiety and problems. They will also help you to transform negative states of mind, such as hatred, greed and anger; and to cultivate positive minds, such as patience and loving kindness. The class is free and no registration is required. Donation at the Websites. Websites:http:// …

Dharmakaya is an organization dedicated to teaching the skills of mental and spiritual awareness that are at the heart of Buddhist practice. The methods are those taught by Buddha over 2500 years ago and passed through the centuries in an unbroken lineage of Indian and Tibetan masters. The Trungram Tradition is drawn from the methods of three of the most important Tibetan masters, the great yogi Milarepa and his two students, Gampopa and Rechungpa. It is a unique meditation lineage of the Kagyu …

I want to create a diverse group that meets once a week? twice a month? to share in meditation and also to share in the intersection between their life journeys and their faith journeys from a perspective of gracious openness and respect for diversity.

This group practices and studies Tibetan Buddhist meditation under the guidance of our teacher Lhoppon Rinpoche. We host Rinpoche when he travels from his residence in Boulder, CO to the Puget Sound area several times per year. We also receive weekly telephone meditation instruction and teachings from him. Lhoppon Rinpoche is dedicated to sharing the Dharma in the west. He received intensive training in the monestary by Tibetan Buddhist Teachers who poured into him & other young lamas, an abunda …

Red Cedar Zen Community invites you to join us in the practice of Zen meditation. By settling the heart and mind in this very moment, we can bring a little more peace and openness to our lives and our world. Our Soto way emphasizes the daily practice of sitting meditation (zazen) and the integration of formal practice and daily life. We follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen with a spirit of warmth and inclusion. Everyone interested in meditation, whether brand new, experienced i …

We all walk down a path, whether it be with our career, or personal development, or our spirituality. But, along the way, it can be easy to get lost. That's ok! It's happens. The purpose of this group is to help people find their way as a group, and to connect not only with nature but also to open the door to spirituality as well. Zen Hikes will take you to the tops of mountains, and down lush trails, not only in reality but also figuratively, inside oneself. We are a community of hikers, spirit …

Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest (TTS) is a lay Zen group located in Seattle, Washington; we practice in the tradition of Robert Aitken Rōshi and are affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Our form is derived from the Japanese Zen tradition, favoring simplicity. While we focus on individual sitting meditation (zazen), we also recite texts (sutras) together. Talks and private interviews with teachers provide a chance to ask questions and to refine understanding. Zen practice emphasiz …

Welcome to World Religions Discussion (no RSVP needed, many attend) LOCATION/TIME: 3460 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC, 7-8:30 pm. Come early for a seat Wednesday of every week. Comfortable surroundings for respectful discussions on different world religions and philosophies. No formal academic background required. Guest speakers are sometimes invited with a question period for interaction with the speaker and others in attendance. ....... commit to attending 8 consecutive meetings from your fi …