Nalandabodhi Seattle at Nalanda West

Nalandabodhi Seattle is located at Nalanda West in Seattle, at 3902 Woodland Park Avenue North (map).

Nalanda West, on the border of Seattle's Wallingford and Fremont neighborhoods, in Washington State, USA, is dedicated to bringing the authentic transmission of the Buddha's teachings to students throughout the world. Please join us at one of our teaching events in our beautiful Seattle home! Nalanda West website

Khenpo Rinpoche
Khenchen Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche (familiarly known as "Khenpo Rinpoche") is recognized for his prodigious scholarship and vast compassion. He is also known for his accomplishment, often compared to the great yogi Milarepa, whom he resembles in both substance and style. Khenpo Rinpoche is the spiritual advisor to Nalandabodhi. We have been honored to host Khenpo Rinpoche in Seattle each year for an extended teaching program since 2001. Information on Khenpo Rinpoche's next teaching program in Seattle is at the Nalanda West website.

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Acknowledged as both a meditation master and one of the foremost scholars and educators of his generation, The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is known for his sharp intellect, humor, and the lucidity of his teaching style. Fluent in the English language and well-versed in Western culture, Rinpoche is also an accomplished calligrapher, visual artist and poet. More on The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is available at www.nalandabodhi.org.

"Buddhism is a journey into the depths of one’s heart and mind, the inner reality of one’s essence, an exploration of who we are and what we are. This spiritual journey is nothing more and nothing less than discovering this inner reality." From Wild Awakening, The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen (more on the book at Nalandabodhi main site).

NB Seattle's Resident Teacher:
Acharya Tashi Wangchuk

As a graduate of the 10 year Shedra program of scholastic training at Karma Shri Nalanda Institute at Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India, Acharya went on to teach at the Shedra and came to Seattle in the Spring of 2003 at the request of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to provide ongoing teachings to western students and the Nalandabodhi sangha in Seattle.

Acharya teaches each Sunday morning at Nalanda West, except when he is traveling. See the Nalanda West schedule for specific dates and times .

Biography (at Nalandabodhi main site)

Study Curriculum Series

The Study Curriculum in an ongoing series of classes which succinctly but thoroughly provides an overview of Tibetan Buddhism. All are welcome to attend this series of classes, held on Thursday. Details of the Nalandabodhi study curriculum is available at www.nalandabodhi.org. Check the Nalanda West calendars for individual class schedules.