BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Ben Fortuna//iCal4j 1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T231828Z TZURL:https://www.tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:PDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:PST TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120503T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching: The Path of Compassion X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching:

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The Path of Compassion

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120501T0539020Z-446090-2@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120311T150000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism\, Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Bob Harris and Larry Causey will lead a 2 session class for peo ple curious about Buddhism  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Harris and Larry Causey will lead a 2 s ession class for people curious about Buddhism \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2046310Z-446090-4@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120318T150000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism\, Session 2 DESCRIPTION:This is a continuation of last Sunday's class discussing the ba sics of buddhism.  Teachers: Bob Harris and Larry Causey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a continuation of last Sunday's cla ss discussing the basics of buddhism. \; Teachers: Bob Harris and Larr y Causey.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2047340Z-446090-5@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120303T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121027T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121124T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121201T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121229T100000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens by going to 'Weekly Practice.' Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens by going to 'Weekly Practice.'< /p>\n

Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2102110Z-446090-6@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121124T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2130240Z-446090-10@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121201T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2134040Z-446090-11@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121229T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2123220Z-446090-12@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120929T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Compassion in Action X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Compassion in Action

CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120304T1655290Z-446090-13@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120310T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120901;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when G reen Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, lea ds this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120505T0113310Z-446090-14@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121027T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Compassion in Action X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Compassion in Action

CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120304T1659300Z-446090-15@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120310T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2105000Z-446090-16@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120317T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120831;BYDAY=2SA,3SA,4SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120616T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120321T1754330Z-446090-17@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121208T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121231;BYDAY=2SA,3SA,4SA DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2121440Z-446090-18@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120908T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120922;BYDAY=2SA,3SA,4SA DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2128330Z-446090-19@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121124;BYDAY=1SA,2SA,3SA DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120305T2133310Z-446090-20@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120305T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120305T124500 SUMMARY:Week Day Noon Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20131231;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130101T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121224T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121231T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121225T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121122T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121123T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131125T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131125T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131126T121500 DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

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Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20131222T1653220Z-446090-21@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120331T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120306T1520160Z-446090-22@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120630T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120630T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120306T1521490Z-446090-23@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120320T210000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Board Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121231;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120619T190000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120619T1717130Z-446090-24@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120429T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120429T170000 SUMMARY:South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120321T1738380Z-446090-25@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120624T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120624T170000 SUMMARY:South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120321T1726010Z-446090-26@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120826T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120826T170000 SUMMARY:South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120321T1737190Z-446090-27@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121028T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121028T170000 SUMMARY:South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120321T1735380Z-446090-28@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120326T204500 SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20121231;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:This group is a meditation group that is independent of Nalanda Institute.  Although the Insight Meditation gathering has a buddhist foun dation in common with Nalanda Institute\, they are separate from one anoth er.  Nalanda has allowed the Insight Meditation group to use its facility on Monday evenings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This group is a meditation group that is in dependent of Nalanda Institute. \; Although the Insight Meditation gat hering has a buddhist foundation in common with Nalanda Institute\, they a re separate from one another. \; Nalanda has allowed the Insight Medit ation group to use its facility on Monday evenings.

CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION: UID:20120806T0601010Z-446090-30@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120616T203000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat DESCRIPTION:TNI annual enlightement-month retreat Saturday 9:00 am to 8:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 12 noon X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

TNI annual enlightement-month retreat

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Saturday 9:00 am to 8:30 pm

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Sunday 9:00 am to 12 noon

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120605T1512370Z-446090-31@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120617T120000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat DESCRIPTION:TNI annual enlightement-month retreat Saturday 8:00 am to 8:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 12 noon X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

TNI annual enlightement-month \;retreat

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Saturday 8:00 am to 8:30 pm

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Sunday 9:00 am to 12 noon

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20120605T1513000Z-446090-32@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120506T200000 SUMMARY:Lojong Study Group DESCRIPTION:This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans.  We w ill be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) entit led: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness. If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this.  But don't hesitate t o come at the last minute if that works better for you.  Also\, if you wan t the current reading assignment\, contact me                            B est Wishes                            Grace Owen                             gracemo@ywave.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans. \; We will be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) en titled: Training the Mind and C ultivating Loving Kindness.

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If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this. \; But don't hesitate to come at the last minute if that works b etter for you. \;

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Also \, if you want the current reading assignment\, contact me

 \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Bes t Wishes

 \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; Grace Owen
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; gracemo@ywave.com

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120527T1356560Z-446090-34@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120526T150000 SUMMARY:Basics of Buddhism: The Way of the Bodhisattva DESCRIPTION:Conversations and teaching with regard to the foundations of Bu ddhism. Led by Bob Harris and Larry Causey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Conversations and teaching with regard to t he foundations of Buddhism.

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Led by Bob Harris and Larry Causey.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120503T0349340Z-446090-35@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120308T204500 SUMMARY:Meditation RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121231;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120607T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121122T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120503T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120705T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120906T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121004T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121101T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121129T190000 DESCRIPTION:For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekl y Thursday evening meditaions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided med itation during weekly Thursday evening meditaions

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2226540Z-446090-36@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120301T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120301T230000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will give a teaching: Cultivating and Sustaining Positive Qualities X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will give a teaching:

\nCultivating and Sustaining Positive Qualities CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120501T0536410Z-446090-37@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120520T200000 SUMMARY:Lojong Study Group DESCRIPTION:This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans.  We w ill be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) entit led: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness. If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this.  But don't hesitate t o come at the last minute if that works better for you.  Also\, if you wan t the current reading assignment\, contact me                            B est Wishes                            Grace Owen X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans. \; We will be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) en titled: Training the Mind and C ultivating Loving Kindness.

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If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this. \; But don't hesitate to come at the last minute if that works b etter for you. \;

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Also \, if you want the current reading assignment\, contact me

 \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Bes t Wishes

 \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; Grace Owen

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120521T0117140Z-446090-38@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120610T200000 SUMMARY:Lojong Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120930;BYDAY=2SU,4SU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120812T170000 DESCRIPTION:This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans.  We w ill be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) entit led: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness. If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this.  But don't hesitate t o come at the last minute if that works better for you.  Also\, if you wan t the current reading assignment\, contact me                            B est Wishes                            Grace Owen                             gracemo@ywave.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans. \; We will be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) en titled: Training the Mind and C ultivating Loving Kindness.

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If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this. \; But don't hesitate to come at the last minute if that works b etter for you. \;

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Also \, if you want the current reading assignment\, contact me

 \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Bes t Wishes

 \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; Grace Owen
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; gracemo@ywave.com

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120912T0330230Z-446090-39@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120607T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching DESCRIPTION:This is 'ENLIGHTENMENT MONTH\,'  a time in the Tibetan Calendar in which Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth and his spiritual AWAKENING are celebr ated.  Please join Geshe Jamyang as he talks about the highlights of Buddh a's life and work. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is 'E NLIGHTENMENT MONTH\,' \; a time in the Tibetan Calendar in which Buddh a Shakyamuni's Birth and his spiritual AWAKENING are celebrated. \; Pl ease join Geshe Jamyang as he talks about the highlights of Buddha's life and work.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120602T1330400Z-446090-40@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120701T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121231;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120802T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121206T190000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121124T1632120Z-446090-41@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120626T210000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Board Meeting has been rescheduled from June 19 to June 26 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Board Meeting has been rescheduled from Jun e 19 to June 26

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Nalanda Dharma Center\, 1620 4th Ave E UID:20120619T1721200Z-446090-42@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20120728T150000 SUMMARY:Basic Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121228;BYDAY=4SA DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about Buddhism\, or enjoy a discussion of a specific topic.  Bob Harris and Larry Causey lead the inquiry. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bring your questions about Buddhism\, or enjoy a discussion of a specific topic.&nbs p\; Bob Harris and Larry Causey lead the inquiry.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20120702T0453560Z-446090-43@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120812 SUMMARY:Khenpo Pema Wangchak Teaches DESCRIPTION:Change Your Mind\, Change Your Life A workshop on Buddhist mind training practice by Khenpo Pema Wangchak 9 am to 5 pm More Details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Change Your Mind\, Change Your Life

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A workshop on Buddhist mind training practice

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by Khenpo Pema Wangchak

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9 am to 5 pm

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More Details

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Bodhi House - 4846 Johnson Point Road Northeast Olympia\, WA 9851 6 UID:20120806T0618040Z-446090-44@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121006T150000 SUMMARY:Lojong Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20121215;BYDAY=1SA,3SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121020T130000 DESCRIPTION:This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans.  We w ill be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) entit led: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness. If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this.  But don't hesitate t o come at the last minute if that works better for you. Also\, if you want the current reading assignment\, contact me.                            B est Wishes                            Grace Owen                             gracemo@ywave.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans. \; We will be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) en titled: Training the Mind and C ultivating Loving Kindness.

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If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this. \; But don't hesitate to come at the last minute if that works b etter for you.

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Also\, if y ou want the current reading assignment\, contact me.

 \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Best Wish es

 \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; Grace Owen
&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; gracemo@ywave.com

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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121016T2245270Z-446090-45@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121028T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture: Leading Women Practitioners/Teachers DESCRIPTION:Dr. Elisabeth Benard with give a lecture on the leading women p ractitioners/teachers of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

D r. Elisabeth Benard with give a lecture on the leading women prac titioners/teachers of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121016T2244500Z-446090-46@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121020T130000 SUMMARY:Lojong Group Canceled for Oct 20 DESCRIPTION:Please Note:  Although the group canceled this particular date\ , the regularly scheduled meetings will continue starting Saturday\, Novem ber 3. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Please Note: \; Altho ugh the group canceled this particular date\, the regularly scheduled meet ings will continue starting Saturday\, November 3.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121016T2250140Z-446090-47@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121104T153000 SUMMARY:Nalanda's Annual Planning Retreat DESCRIPTION:This is a good way to get more involved with Nalanda and to sup port your meditation practice with service.   THE PURPOSE IS TO Review cur rent programs Plan for new programs\, guest teachers\, or other events Ele ct board members Set the date and theme for our May meditation retreat  EV ERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.  THIS IS THE TIME TO: Give your ideas Get more involved Help out with planning and putting on events  THERE ARE BENE FITS FOR YOU: Free lunch Good karma Get to know other members better Get t o know Geshe Jamyang                                                  AGEN DA   10 AM:  Statement from Geshe Jamyang on goal and purpose of  Nalanda 10:30:    Review current programs 12:00:    Elect Board members (officers and at-large) 12:30:    Lunch 1:30:      Discuss ideas for new programs 2: 30:      Set date and theme for May meditation retreat 3:00:      Meditati on Hall –  maintenance and improvements 3:30:      Adjourn         X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This is a good way to get more involved with N alanda and to support your meditation practice with service.\n
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10 AM: \; St atement from Geshe Jamyang on goal and purpose of \; Nalanda\n
10:30: \; \; \; Review current programs
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12:00:  \; \; \; Elect Board members (officers and at-large)
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12: 30: \; \; \; Lunch
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1:30: \; \; \; \;  \; Discuss ideas for new programs
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2:30: \; \; \ ; \; \; Set date and theme for May meditation retreat
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3: 00: \; \; \; \; \; Meditation Hall &ndash\; \; mai ntenance and improvements
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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121022T1536440Z-446090-48@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121122T100000 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Meditation DESCRIPTION:Same format as Thursday evening.  Note: There will be no noon h our or evening meditation on Thanksgiving\, November 22.  Also\, there wil l be no noon hour meditation on Friday\, November 23rd. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Same form at as Thursday evening. \;

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Note: There will be no noon hour or evening meditatio n on Thanksgiving\, November 22. \; Also\, there will be no noon hour meditation on Friday\, November 23rd.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121121T2358300Z-446090-49@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20121129T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160630;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140605T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140703T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140807T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140904T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150101T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160107T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130606T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130704T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130801T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141106T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131107T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T190000 DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at First Thursd ay at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1727210Z-446090-50@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130101T153000 SUMMARY:New Years Day Open House DESCRIPTION:Want to start the New Year with some good intentions?  Drop by the Nalanda meditation hall anytime between 1 PM and 3:30 PM for some pray ers\, a brief sit\, or just Buddhist camaraderie.  If you like Buddhist pr ayer\, at the top of each hour\, 1 PM\, 2 PM\, and 3 PM\, we will read the Aspirations of Samantabadra (about 12-15 minutes to read). In between we will chat\, enjoy cookies and tea\, and maybe show some short video clips if there's interest. Feel free to stay as long or as short as you like. Th e Aspirations are a classic Mahayana text expressing the vast intentions o f a Bodhisattva. It's commonly used on various occasions in Tibetan Buddhi st culture.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Want to st art the New Year with some good intentions? \; Drop by the Nalanda med itation hall anytime between 1 PM and 3:30 PM for some prayers\, a brief s it\, or just Buddhist camaraderie. \; If you like Buddhist prayer\, at the top of each hour\, 1 PM\, 2 PM\, and 3 PM\, we will read the Aspirations of Samantabadra (abo ut 12-15 minutes to read). In between we will chat\, enjoy cookies and tea \, and maybe show some short video clips if there's interest. Feel free to stay as long or as short as you like. The Aspirations are a classic Mahay ana text expressing the vast intentions of a Bodhisattva. It's commonly us ed on various occasions in Tibetan Buddhist culture. \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20121221T0107010Z-446090-51@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130104T204500 SUMMARY:Meditation & Discussion RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160831;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131114T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141127T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141225T190000 DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekly Thursda y evening meditaions.  Discussion follows. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation d uring weekly Thursday evening meditaions. \; Discussion follows.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170901T2159370Z-446090-52@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130107T204500 SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170618;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T190000 DESCRIPTION:This group is a meditation group that is independent of Nalanda Institute.  Although the Insight Meditation gathering has a buddhist foun dation in common with Nalanda Institute\, they are separate from one anoth er.  Nalanda has allowed the Insight Meditation group to use its facility on Monday evenings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This group is a meditation group that is in dependent of Nalanda Institute. \; Although the Insight Meditation gat hering has a buddhist foundation in common with Nalanda Institute\, they a re separate from one another. \; Nalanda has allowed the Insight Medit ation group to use its facility on Monday evenings.

CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha UID:20170531T1939030Z-446090-54@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130105T150000 SUMMARY:Lojong Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20140905;BYDAY=1SA,3SA DESCRIPTION:This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans.  We w ill be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) entit led: Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving Kindness. If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this.  But don't hesitate t o come at the last minute if that works better for you. Also\, if you want the current reading assignment\, contact me.                            B est Wishes X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This Group will study and practice the 59 Lojong slogans. \; We will be reading Chogyam Trungpa's book (with forward by Pema Chodron) en titled: Training the Mind and C ultivating Loving Kindness.

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If possible please let me know if you are planning to join in on this. \; But don't hesitate to come at the last minute if that works b etter for you.

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Also\, if y ou want the current reading assignment\, contact me.

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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20140914T1445100Z-446090-55@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130105T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130228;BYDAY=SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130223T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2251420Z-446090-56@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130126T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130223;BYDAY=4SA DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2257240Z-446090-57@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130330T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130525;BYDAY=-1SA DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2319520Z-446090-58@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130302T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130531;BYDAY=SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130330T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130427T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130525T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2308330Z-446090-59@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130601T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20140228;BYDAY=SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130622T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130720T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130817T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130921T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131019T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131116T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131214T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140118T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140208T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140215T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0410130Z-446090-60@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130622T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2320270Z-446090-61@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130720T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20131116;BYDAY=3SA DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130111T2322300Z-446090-62@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131214T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0416320Z-446090-63@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130317T153000 SUMMARY:THE ART OF DYING DESCRIPTION:Life is impermanent - we will all die.  When you die\, what hap pens?  How can you prepare for the moment of death and the time between dy ing and rebirth? This class will be taught by Chuck Pettis who is co-execu tive director of Sakya Monastery\, founder of Earth Sanctuary (www.earthsa nctuary.org)\, president of BrandSolutions (www.brand.com)\, author of Tec hnoBrands and Secrets of Sacred Space. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Life is impermanent - we will all die. &nbs p\;When you die\, what happens?  \;How can you prepare for the moment of death and the time between dying and rebirth?

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This class will b e taught by Chuck Pettis who is co-executive director of Sakya Monastery\, founder of Earth Sanctuary (www.earthsanctuary.org)\, pr esident of BrandSolutions (www.brand.com)\, author of TechnoBrands and Sec rets of Sacred Space.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130217T0456020Z-446090-64@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130414T153000 SUMMARY:LIFE: A 4-D VIDEO GAME - Tips and Strategies for Winning DESCRIPTION:The traditional Buddhist teachings of emptiness and the path to enlightenment using video games as a metaphor for our life.   This class will be taught by Chuck Pettis who is co-executive director of Sakya Monas tery\, founder of Earth Sanctuary (www.earthsanctuary.org)\, president of BrandSolutions (www.brand.com)\, author of TechnoBrands and Secrets of Sac red Space X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The traditional Buddhist teachings of empti ness and the path to enlightenment using video games as a metaphor for our life.  \;

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This class will be taught by Chuck Pettis who is co-executive director of Sakya Monastery\, founder of Earth Sanctuary (www.earthsanctuary.org)\, president of BrandSolutions (www.bra nd.com)\, author of TechnoBrands and Secrets of Sacred Space

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130217T0457360Z-446090-65@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130505T180000 SUMMARY:Khenpo Orgyen Chowang\, Rinpoche of the Vajrayana Foundation DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha LOCATION:1620 E 4th Ave\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20130213T1956070Z-446090-66@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130531 SUMMARY:Annual Retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:  Friday\,May 31\, 4 pm - Sunday\, June 2\, 2:30 pm Weekend Ret reat at Gwinwood Retreat Center on Hicks Lake\, Lacey\, WA This retreat wi ll be a great way to deepen your understanding of Buddhism and further dev elop your meditation practice.  The schedule is not too strenuous and the variety of topics\, with two different teachers\, will be most informative \, enjoyable\, and enlightening. Highlights include: Understanding the Bod hisattva path - Geshe Jamyang and Ven. Tulku Yeshi Strengthening core Nala nda practices\, Shamatha\, Vipassana\, Mindfulness - Geshe Jamyang Learnin g new methods\, Tibetan Zen and Wind Yoga with Ven. Tulku Yeshi Experienci ng another form of practice\, Tibetan Poetry - Ven. Tulku Yeshi Astrologic al Readings with Ven. Tulku Yeshi (if arranged prior to retreat) Having so me social time\, Tibetan Games - Lama Lungrik. RETREAT X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Friday\,May 31\, 4 pm - Sun day\, June 2\, 2:30 pm

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Weekend Retreat at Gwinwood Retreat Center on Hicks Lake\, Lacey\, WA

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This retreat will be a great way to dee pen your understanding of Buddhism and further develop your meditation pra ctice.  \;The schedule is not too strenuous and the variety of topics \, with two different teachers\, will be most informative\, enjoyable\, an d enlightening.

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    Understanding the Bodhisattva path - G eshe Jamyang and Ven. Tulku Yeshi

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    Strengthening core Nalanda practices\, Shamatha\, Vipassana\, Mi ndfulness - Geshe Jamyang

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    Learning new methods\, Tibetan Zen and Wind Yoga with Ven. Tulku Yeshi

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    Experiencin g another form of practice\, Tibetan Poetry - Ven. Tulku Yeshi

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    Astrological Readings w ith Ven. Tulku Yeshi (if arranged prior to retreat)

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    H aving some social time\, Tibetan Games - Lama Lungrik.

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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130426T1833320Z-446090-67@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130606T203000 SUMMARY:Regular Meditation - No Formal Teaching DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Teachings will be suspended for June\, July\, an d August.  There will be the regular Thursday meditation practice at 7 pm.   See Sangha News. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

First Thursday Teachings will be suspended for June\, July\, and August. \; There will be the regular Thursday me ditation practice at 7 pm. \; See Sangha News.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130607T1458490Z-446090-68@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130704T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130704T203000 SUMMARY:No First Thursday Teaching or Meditation DESCRIPTION:This 4th of July holiday  evening there will be no activities a t the dharma center. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This 4th of July holiday \; evening the re will be no activities at the dharma center.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130607T1459100Z-446090-69@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130801T203000 SUMMARY:Regular Meditation - No Formal Teaching DESCRIPTION:First Thursday Teachings will be suspended for June\, July\, an d August.  There will be the regular Thursday meditation practice at 7 pm.   See Sangha News. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

First Thursday Teachings will be suspended for June\, July\, and August. \; There will be the regular Thursday me ditation practice at 7 pm. \; See Sangha News.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130607T1459350Z-446090-70@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20130929T173000 SUMMARY:Celebrating 25 Years with Geshe Jamyang DESCRIPTION:Plan to come to the celebration on Sun\, Sep 29th\, 2013\, 2 - 5:30 pm. It will be at the very beautiful Olympia Golf and Country Club on Budd Inlet. There will be hors de oeuvres\, entertainment\, good friends\ , and of course the honoring ceremony. See the Official Announcement for r eservation information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Plan to come to the celebration on Sun\, Sep 2 9th\, 2013\, 2 - 5:30 pm. It will be at the very beautiful Olympia Golf a nd Country Club on Budd Inlet. There will be hors de oeuvres\, entertainm ent\, good friends\, and of course the honoring ceremony. See the Official Announc ement for reservation information CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:3636 Country Club Dr NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 UID:20130817T2203110Z-446090-71@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131013T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131013T143000 SUMMARY:Teachings with H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche has been a Buddhist Master and practi oner for 25 years. He is also the founder of Tibetan Zen. He is an astrolo ger\, Shaman\, Yoga teacher\, poet\, and the author of 15 books\, all desi gned to awaken the mind. He was born in Tibet and crossed the Himalyas on foot in 1994 to India. He moved to Seattle in 2002 and has taught Buddhism and Tibetan culture since. More details to come. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche has been a Buddhi st Master and practioner for 25 years. He is also the founder of Tibetan Z en. He is an astrologer\, Shaman\, Yoga teacher\, poet\, and the author of 15 books\, all designed to awaken the mind. He was born in Tibet and cros sed the Himalyas on foot in 1994 to India. He moved to Seattle in 2002 and has taught Buddhism and Tibetan culture since.

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More details to co me.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20130905T0343100Z-446090-72@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131117T160000 SUMMARY:Annual Planning Retreat DESCRIPTION:This is a great way to get more involved with Nalanda and to su pport your meditation practice with service to and involvement with the co mmunity of meditators.   The purpose of the planning retreat is to: Review current programs Plan for new programs\, guest teachers\, or other events Select board members Set the date and theme for our May meditation retrea t  Everyone is encouraged to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This is a great way to get more involved with Nalanda and to support your meditation pract ice with service to and involvement with the community of meditators.
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 \;Everyone is encouraged to attend.
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131109T1639310Z-446090-73@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131107T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching Postponed until Nov 14 DESCRIPTION:First Thursday teaching will be postponed until November 14 thi s month.  Instead a video of a prominent Tibetan teacher will be shown wit h discussion following. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

First Thursday teaching will be postponed u ntil November 14 this month. \; Instead a video of a prominent Tibetan teacher will be shown with discussion following.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131112T0109320Z-446090-74@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131114T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching for November DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will teach formally tonight.  The date of this ev ent was moved due to a schedule conflict last Thursday. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will teach formally tonight.& nbsp\; The date of this event was moved due to a schedule conflict last Th ursday.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131112T0112270Z-446090-75@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T100000 SUMMARY:Meditation in the Morning Only DESCRIPTION:As we often do on Thanksgiving day\, we will hold a meditation practice on Thanksgiving morning at 9 AM.  Jan Vleck will lead us in our u sual Thu evening meditation practice.  Geshe Jamyang will not attend.  We will not have the usual post-meditation discussion\, just the chanting and meditation.  If your Thanksgiving day schedule allows\, feel free to add a Dharma element to it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

As we often do on Thanksgiving day\, we will hold a meditati on practice on Thanksgiving morning at 9 AM. \; Jan Vleck will lead us in our usual Thu evening meditation practice. \; Geshe Jamyang will n ot attend. \; We will not have the usual post-meditation discussion\, just the chanting and meditation. \; If your Thanksgiving day schedule allows\, feel free to add a Dharma element to it.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131125T0739290Z-446090-76@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131128T124500 SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Week Day Noon Meditation DESCRIPTION:Lunch time meditation is cancelled today\, Thanksgiving\, Novem ber 28\, 2013. Instead\, there will be a morning meditation at 9 am. Conta ct Bob Harris for more info: 352-2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Lunch time meditation is cancelled today\, Thanksgiving\, November 28\, 2013.

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Instead\, there will be a morni ng meditation at 9 am.

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Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352-2819< /p> CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:1620 4th Ave E\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20131126T0513310Z-446090-77@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131126T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131126T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Noon Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

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Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131126T0454210Z-446090-78@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131125T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131125T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Noon Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

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Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131126T0458050Z-446090-79@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140101T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140101T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200313;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190219T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T121500 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T121500 DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200324T1522010Z-446090-80@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140118T120000 SUMMARY:Taking Refuge Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim will give the refuge vows to all those w anting to take this step of formally entering the Buddhist path.  Geshe wi ll give a short teaching on the vows and the responsibilities of those tak ing the vows.  Then he will conduct the ceremony\, also short.  Anyone wis hing to take refuge vows from Geshe is welcome to attend\, however please let us know in advance if you plan to take refuge.  Please “reply” to this email or call 402-6815 to confirm or for more information.  Please try to attend the Jan 2 teaching if you plan to take refuge.  Anyone desiring ca n repeat or refresh their refuge vows with Geshe Jamyang at this ceremony.   Those who already have taken refuge or do not want to take refuge at th is time are all welcome to attend and witness/celebrate the ceremonies.  S ince it is the special anniversary of Sakya Pandita (Kunga Gyaltsen)\, the great scholar and one of the five founding fathers of the Sakya lineage\, Geshe will also give a brief biography of Sakya Pandita and his main scho lastic activities as well as his Dharma legacies in Tibet. Note:  Chenrezi g practice cancelled on this day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim will \;give the refuge vows to all those wan ting to take this step of formally entering the Buddhist path. \; Gesh e will give a short teaching on the vows and the responsibilities of those taking the vows. \; Then he will conduct the ceremony\, also short.&n bsp\;
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Anyo ne wishing to take refuge vows from Geshe is welcome to attend\, however p lease let us know in advance if you plan to take refuge. \; Please &ld quo\;reply&rdquo\; to this email or call 402-6815 to confirm or for more i nformation. \; Please try to attend the Jan 2 teaching if you plan to take refuge. \; Anyone desiring can repeat or refresh their refuge vow s with Geshe Jamyang at this ceremony.  \;
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Those who already have taken refuge or do not want to take refuge at this time are all welcome to attend and wit ness/celebrate the ceremonies. \; Since it is the special anniversary of Sakya Pandita (Kunga Gyaltsen)\, the great scholar and one of the five founding fathers of the Sakya lineage\, Geshe will also give a brief biogr aphy of Sakya Pandita and his main scholastic activities as well as his Dh arma legacies in Tibet.
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Note: \; Chenrezig practice cancelled on this day.
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0440510Z-446090-81@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140215T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0422010Z-446090-82@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140208T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0418220Z-446090-83@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140301T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150731;BYDAY=2SA,3SA,4SA,5SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150131T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140315T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150509T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140517T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140614T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140712T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140809T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140906T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141108T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141213T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150413T2152490Z-446090-84@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140315T120000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Mini-Retreat DESCRIPTION:This 3 hour mini-retreat will be a combination of teaching and practice.  The session is designed to bring together and integrate the var ious Nalanda programs – Thu meditation\, Sat Chenrezig meditation\, Noon m editation and the Lojong study group.  It will include instruction on a pe rsonal practice program.   Note: No Green Tara practice today X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This 3 hour mini-retreat will be a combination of teaching and practice. \; The session is designed to bring together and integrate the various Nalan da programs &ndash\; Thu meditation\, Sat Chenrezig meditation\, Noon medi tation and the Lojong study group. \; It will include instruction on a personal practice program.

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Note: No Green Tara practice today

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20140127T0023530Z-446090-85@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0424570Z-446090-86@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140517T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0425590Z-446090-87@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140614T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0427030Z-446090-88@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140712T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0427550Z-446090-89@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140809T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0429070Z-446090-90@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140906T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0430060Z-446090-91@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0431370Z-446090-92@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141108T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20131223T0432390Z-446090-93@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141206T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150815;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T100000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1839590Z-446090-94@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140126T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140126T120000 SUMMARY:Yeshi Tulku Rinpoche Teaches DESCRIPTION:Yeshi Tulku Rinpoche will present a teaching on Training the Mi nd in Parting From The Four Attachments. Suggested Dana $35.00 \nIf you n eed more info\, please contact Caroline at caroline98503@q.com . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Yeshi Tulku Rinpoche will present a teach
 ing on 
Training the Mind in Parting F
 rom The Four Attachments.  
Suggested Dana $35.00
\nIf you need more info\, please cont
 act Caroline at caroline98503@q.com .
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20140111T0415450Z-446090-95@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140207T210000 SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Come to Nalanda's free movie night. Showing tonight: 'The Unmis taken Child' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Come to Nalanda's free movie night.

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Showing tonight: 'The Unmistaken Child'

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20140127T0013370Z-446090-96@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140613 SUMMARY:ANNUAL RETREAT:  Recognizing Nature of Mind RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Friday afternoon to Sunday after lunch. More information will b e posted as it becomes available X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Frida y afternoon to Sunday after lunch.

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More inform ation will be posted as it becomes available

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20140127T0035280Z-446090-97@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140328T203000 SUMMARY:Kids Meditation Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150331;BYDAY=-1FR EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141031T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141128T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141226T190000 DESCRIPTION:Introduce your child to the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness a nd kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  The program is geared towards chil dren ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises.  While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulness and kindness\, so it is suitab le for all families interested in fostering these qualities.  It is being developed and led by parents\, and is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of the month. If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com There is no cost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Introduce your child to the ideas of medita tion\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  \;The prog ram is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will incl ude hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises. &nbs p\;While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulnes s and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in fosterin g these qualities.  \;It is being developed and led by parents\, and i s expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of th e month.

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If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com

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Th ere is no cost.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150413T2146240Z-446090-98@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140509T203000 SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Come to Nalanda's free movie night. Showing tonight: 'Cry of th e Snow Lion' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Come to Nalanda's free movie night.

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Showing tonight: 'Cry of the Snow Lion'

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: UID:20140429T1528170Z-446090-99@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140909T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20141007;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:5 weekly classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice.  This cla ss is intended to provide Nalanda members with an overview of basic Buddhi st concepts\, philosophy\, history\, and practices.  This class is designe d for those new to Buddhism who want to understand more about the beliefs and core teachings – although more advanced students may also benefit from the concise overview. For more info email Blaine Snow: snowinolympia@gmai l.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

5 weekly classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice.  \;This class is intended to provide Nalanda members with a n overview of basic Buddhist concepts\, philosophy\, history\, and practic es.  \;This class is designed for those new to Buddhism who want to un derstand more about the beliefs and core teachings &ndash\; although more advanced students may also benefit from the concise overview.

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For more info email Blaine Snow: snowinolympia@gmail.com

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20140914T1444000Z-446090-100@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140906T150000 SUMMARY:Study Group: The Eight-Fold Path RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20141230;BYDAY=1SA,3SA DESCRIPTION:The subject of our next study group will be the Noble Eightfold Path.  This is an opportunity for those new to Buddhism to be introduced to the core of Buddhist thinking.  For those with more exposure to Buddhis m\, this will be a way to strengthen and deepen your understanding.  Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, will be there to guide our study and he lp with our questions. We meet on the first and third Saturday of the mont h from 1 - 3 PM at the Dharma Center. We will be using Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana as the primary text.  We will also read excerpts from other texts as a group.  There is no need to purch ase the additional texts. Each study group begins with taking refuge\, and a brief meditation.  That is followed by group reading and discussion.  T here is also a short tea break. For more information please contact Grace Owen at: gracemo@ywave.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The subject of our next study group will be the Noble Eightfold Path.  \;This is an opportunity for those new to Buddhism to be introduced to the core of Buddhist thinking.  \;For tho se with more exposure to Buddhism\, this will be a way to strengthen and d eepen your understanding.  \;Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, w ill be there to guide our study and help with our questions.

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We me et on the first and third Saturday of the month from - at t he Dharma Center.

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We will be using Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhant e Henepola Gunaratana as the primary text.  \;We will also read excerp ts from other texts as a group.  \;There is no need to purchase the ad ditional texts.

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Each study group begins with taking refuge\, and a brief meditation.  \;That is followed by group reading and discussion .  \;There is also a short tea break.

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For more information ple ase contact Grace Owen at: gracemo@ ywave.com

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20140914T1452250Z-446090-101@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T203000 SUMMARY:Lama Pema Wandak Teaches: Bodhisattva Practices DESCRIPTION:Lama Pema will teach on the Path that teaches one how to live i n the midst of adverse conditions without being adversely affected and bei ng able to engage effectively with the suffering of others. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Lama Pema will teach on the Path that teach es one how to live in the midst of adverse conditions without being advers ely affected and being able to engage effectively with the suffering of ot hers.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20140926T0056090Z-446090-102@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141021T203000 SUMMARY:Lama Pema Wandak Teaches: Spiritual Practice for the End of Life an d After Death DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20140926T0100240Z-446090-103@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141014T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101: The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma DESCRIPTION:The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma Presented by Bob Harris\, senior Nalanda member\, this talk is a continuation of the just concluded series\, Buddhism 101.  The 'Four Thoughts' are about the import ance of Buddhist practice – but it's not just for beginners.  We all need a way to remind ourselves of the importance of being and staying on the Pa th. Bob Harris is the leader of our Mon through Fri 'Lunchtime Meditation' .  He's been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and has studied with many\, many important Lamas and Teachers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Four Thou ghts that Turn the Mind to Dharma

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Presented by Bob Harris\, senio r Nalanda member\, this talk is a continuation of the just concluded serie s\, Buddhism 101.  \;The 'Four Thoughts' are about the importance of B uddhist practice &ndash\; but it's not just for beginners.  \;We all n eed a way to remind ourselves of the importance of being and staying on th e Path.

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Bob Harris is the leader of our Mon through Fri 'Lunchtime Meditation'.  \;He's been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and has studied with many\, many important Lamas and Teachers.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141013T2100520Z-446090-104@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141028T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141028T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101: The Six Paramitas (or Perfections) DESCRIPTION:The Six Paramitas (or Perfections) Taught by Bob Saunders\, thi s talk is the second in our extension of Tuesday night Buddhism 101 classe s. The six Paramitas – Generosity\, Ethical Behavior\, Patience\, Diligenc e\, Meditation\, and Wisdom – are a very simple and helpful summary of how to live as a Buddhist\, especially in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditio ns. Bob Saunders has been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and a fo unding member of Nalanda Institute. His background includes over 30 days o f teachings from the H.H. Dalai Lama and 20 days with H.H. Sakya Trizin\; many years with H.H. Dagchen Rinpoche\; and over 25 years with Geshe Jamya ng at Nalanda. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Six Para mitas (or Perfections)

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Taught by Bob Saunders\, this talk is the second in our extension of Tuesday night Buddhism 101 classes. The six Par amitas &ndash\; Generosity\, Ethical Behavior\, Patience\, Diligence\, Med itation\, and Wisdom &ndash\; are a very simple and helpful summary of how to live as a Buddhist\, especially in the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditio ns.

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Bob Saunders has been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and a founding member of Nalanda Institute. His background includes over 3 0 days of teachings from the H.H. Dalai Lama and 20 days with H.H. Sakya T rizin\; many years with H.H. Dagchen Rinpoche\; and over 25 years with Ges he Jamyang at Nalanda.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141105T1936320Z-446090-105@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141024T203000 SUMMARY:Kids Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:CHANGED DATES FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER!! Usually Kids Meditation is on last Friday of month.  Because of Halloween\, it is being shifted a week early to October 24. ALSO – In November we will meet November 21 inst ead of the last Friday\, due to Thanksgiving. Introduce your child to the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  The program is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exerci ses.  While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindful ness and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in foste ring these qualities.  It is being developed and led by parents\, and is e xpected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of the m onth. If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotma il.com There is no cost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

CHANGED DATES FOR OCTOBER &\; NOVEMBER!!

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Usually Kids Me ditation is on last Friday of month.  \;Because of Halloween\, it is b eing shifted a week early to .

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ALSO &ndash\; In November we will meet instead of t he last Friday\, due to Thanksgiving.

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Introduce your child to the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  \;The program is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\ , and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises.  \;While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will b e on mindfulness and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interes ted in fostering these qualities.  \;It is being developed and led by parents\, and is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the la st Friday of the month.

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If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail .com

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There is no cost.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141013T2107190Z-446090-106@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141121T203000 SUMMARY:Kids Meditation Group DESCRIPTION:CHANGED DATE FOR NOVEMBER!! In November we will meet November 2 1 instead of the last Friday\, due to Thanksgiving. Introduce your child t o the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids pro gram.  The program is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\ , and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises.  While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on m indfulness and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in fostering these qualities.  It is being developed and led by parents\, an d is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of the month. If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam @hotmail.com There is no cost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

CHANGED DATE FOR NOVEMBER!!

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In November we will meet instead of the l ast Friday\, due to Thanksgiving.

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Introduce your child to the idea s of meditation\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program. &nbs p\;The program is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\, an d will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exer cises.  \;While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulness and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in fostering these qualities.  \;It is being developed and led by pare nts\, and is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last F riday of the month.

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If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com

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There is no cost.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141013T2110120Z-446090-107@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141026T120000 SUMMARY:Yoga for Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20141228;BYDAY=SU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141214T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141228T110000 DESCRIPTION:Loosening and relaxing your body prior to meditation is highly beneficial for achieving mental stability.  While this class will be gener ally beneficial like all yoga\, it will have a particular focus on prepari ng for sitting meditation.  Suitable for all levels\, $5 donation\, no one turned away. The instructor\, Mardi\, has taught yoga for 6 years and pra cticed it for 17.  For questions\, contact: mardihalvorsen@gmail.com or 92 0.639.1685 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loosening and relaxing your body prior to m editation is highly beneficial for achieving mental stability.  \;Whil e this class will be generally beneficial like all yoga\, it will have a p articular focus on preparing for sitting meditation.  \;Suitable for a ll levels\, $5 donation\, no one turned away.

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The instructor\, Mar di\, has taught yoga for 6 years and practiced it for 17.  \;For quest ions\, contact: mardihalvorsen@gmail.com or 920.639.1685

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141029T0531240Z-446090-108@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T204500 SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Group CANCELLED This evening DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation is not meeting as a group this evening\, as Nalanda has a guest teaching coming in.  You may enjoy attending the teach ing. This group is a meditation group that is independent of Nalanda Insti tute.  Although the Insight Meditation gathering has a buddhist foundation in common with Nalanda Institute\, they are separate from one another.  N alanda has allowed the Insight Meditation group to use its facility on Mon day evenings. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Insight Meditation is not meeting as a grou p this evening\, as Nalanda has a guest teaching coming in. \; You may enjoy attending the teaching.

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This group is a meditation group th at is independent of Nalanda Institute. \; Although the Insight Medita tion gathering has a buddhist foundation in common with Nalanda Institute\ , they are separate from one another. \; Nalanda has allowed the Insig ht Meditation group to use its facility on Monday evenings.

CATEGORIES:Buddhist Sangha UID:20141015T1439460Z-446090-109@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141228T120000 SUMMARY:Yoga for Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180531;BYDAY=SU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180107T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180114T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180121T110000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T110000 DESCRIPTION:Loosening and relaxing your body prior to meditation is highly beneficial for achieving mental stability.  While this class will be gener ally beneficial like all yoga\, it will have a particular focus on prepari ng for sitting meditation.  Suitable for all levels\, $5 donation\, no one turned away. The instructor\, Mardi\, has taught yoga for 6 years and pra cticed it for 17.  For questions\, contact: mardihalvorsen@gmail.com or 92 0.639.1685 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loosening and relaxing your body prior to m editation is highly beneficial for achieving mental stability.  \;Whil e this class will be generally beneficial like all yoga\, it will have a p articular focus on preparing for sitting meditation.  \;Suitable for a ll levels\, $5 donation\, no one turned away.

The instructor\, Mar di\, has taught yoga for 6 years and practiced it for 17.  \;For quest ions\, contact: mardihalvorsen@gmail.com or 920.639.1685

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181110T2241300Z-446090-110@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141127T204500 SUMMARY:NO Meditation Thanksgiving Evening DESCRIPTION:For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekl y Thursday evening meditaions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided med itation during weekly Thursday evening meditaions

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141031T1923340Z-446090-111@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141111T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101 DESCRIPTION:Wisdom and Compassion – Bodhicitta and the Two Truths This clas s on these core teachings of Mahayana Buddhism will be taught by Bob Harri s.  Bob is the leader of our Mon through Fri “Lunchtime meditation”. He’s been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and has studied with many\, m any important Lamas and Teachers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Wisdom and C ompassion &ndash\;
Bodhicitta and the Two Truths

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This class on these core teachings of Mahayana Buddhism will be taught by Bob Harris.  \;Bob is the leader of our Mon through Fri &ldquo\;Lunchtime meditat ion&rdquo\;. He&rsquo\;s been a practicing Buddhist for over 30 years and has studied with many\, many important Lamas and Teachers.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141105T1936500Z-446090-112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141106T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at First Thursd ay at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141105T1937170Z-446090-113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141213T120000 SUMMARY:Mini Retreat with Geshe Jamyang DESCRIPTION:Applying Practice in Daily Life   This mini-retreat will be rou ghly 2/3 meditation and 1/3 instruction.  The instruction will be on how t o apply the techniques used in our regular Thursday meditation practice to daily life and also to the end of life.  It will cover how to use these p ractices for oneself\, for others\, and others using them for you (at end of life or other deep stress).  Instruction will also address how to maint ain a practice schedule.  There will be breaks over the 3 hour schedule.   X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Applying Pra ctice in Daily Life

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This mini-retreat will be roughly 2/3 meditation and 1/3 instruction.  \;The instruction will be on how to apply the technique s used in our regular Thursday meditation practice to daily life and also to the end of life.  \;It will cover how to use these practices for on eself\, for others\, and others using them for you (at end of life or othe r deep stress).  \;Instruction will also address how to maintain a pra ctice schedule.  \;There will be breaks over the 3 hour schedule.

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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141201T0400540Z-446090-114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141226T203000 SUMMARY:NO Kids Meditation Group This Month DESCRIPTION:Introduce your child to the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness a nd kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  The program is geared towards chil dren ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises.  While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulness and kindness\, so it is suitab le for all families interested in fostering these qualities.  It is being developed and led by parents\, and is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of the month. If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com There is no cost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Introduce your child to the ideas of medita tion\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  \;The prog ram is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will incl ude hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises. &nbs p\;While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulnes s and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in fosterin g these qualities.  \;It is being developed and led by parents\, and i s expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of th e month.

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If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com

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Th ere is no cost.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141201T0404250Z-446090-115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141225T204500 SUMMARY:NO Meditation CHRISTMAS EVENING DESCRIPTION:For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekl y Thursday evening meditaions X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided med itation during weekly Thursday evening meditaions

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20141201T0408100Z-446090-116@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150104T105000 SUMMARY:Long Sitting – NEW RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150201;BYDAY=1SU DESCRIPTION:Nalanda starts the New Year with a new program – “long sitting” .  As implied\, it’s a longer meditation session for those interested in h aving group support for a longer meditation session.  It will be led by Bo nnie Kim.  It will happen on first Sunday of every month.  Bonnie is a ver y experienced and trained meditator. There will be 50 minutes of sitting\, 10 minutes walking meditation and 50 more minutes sitting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Nalanda starts the New Year with a new prog ram &ndash\; &ldquo\;long sitting&rdquo\;. \; As implied\, it&rsquo\;s a longer meditation session for those interested in having group support for a longer meditation session. \; It will be led by Bonnie Kim.  \; It will happen on first Sunday of every month. \; Bonnie is a very experienced and trained meditator. There will be 50 minutes of sitting\, 1 0 minutes walking meditation and 50 more minutes sitting.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150221T1723040Z-446090-117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150101T203000 SUMMARY:Meditation DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will NOT present a teaching on the first Thursay of JANUARY 2015 . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will NOT pre sent a teaching on the first Thursay of JANUARY 2015 .

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150101T2250550Z-446090-118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150131T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1832430Z-446090-119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150207T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1836020Z-446090-120@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150829T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20151231;BYDAY=-1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151031T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151031T100000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1843080Z-446090-121@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151024T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

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Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

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Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1847220Z-446090-123@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150808T110000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160213;BYDAY=1SA,2SA,3SA DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1739590Z-446090-124@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151031T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1853530Z-446090-125@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150822T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150103T1856480Z-446090-126@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150127T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101: The Heart Sutra DESCRIPTION:The Heart Sutra is a key scripture in Mahayana Buddhism.  It is short and pithy and at first glance quite confusing.  Bob Harris will unp ack it very clearly. Bob is a senior student at Nalanda Institute and is t he leader of our lunchtime meditation sessions.  He has been a Buddhist fo r over 30 years and has studied extensively both in the literature and fro m many\, many famous teachers. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Heart Sut ra is a key scripture in Mahayana Buddhism. \; It is short and pithy a nd at first glance quite confusing. \; Bob Harris will unpack it very clearly.

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Bob is a sen ior student at Nalanda Institute and is the leader of our lunchtime medita tion sessions. \; He has been a Buddhist for over 30 years and has stu died extensively both in the literature and from many\, many famous teache rs.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150116T2228290Z-446090-127@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150203T203000 SUMMARY:Life of the Buddha:
Slide Show of Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:The life story of the Buddha is a major window into the themes and principles of his teachings.  While this talk will be an overview\, th e slides from Bob Saunder’s 1998 pilgrimage to India will provide some use ful context.  A good book on the Buddha’s life is:  The Awakened One\, by Sherab Chodzin Kohn\, Shambala Publishing.   Bob Saunders has been a Buddh ist for 30+ years\, has studied with major Tibetan teachers in the U.S. an d abroad\, and is currently president of Nalanda Institute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The life story of the Buddha is a major win dow into the themes and principles of his teachings. \; While this tal k will be an overview\, the slides from Bob Saunder&rsquo\;s 1998 pilgrima ge to India will provide some useful context. \; A good book on the Bu ddha&rsquo\;s life is: \; The Awakened One\, by Sherab Chodzi n Kohn\, Shambala Publishing.
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Bob Saunders has been a Bu ddhist for 30+ years\, has studied with major Tibetan teachers in the U.S. and abroad\, and is currently president of Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150126T0914270Z-446090-128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150210T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101:
Understanding Mantras DESCRIPTION:Mantras are an important form of meditation.  Understanding the ir form and use definitely broadens one’s array of practices that can be u sed in various situations.   As noted above\, Bob Harris is an accomplishe d practitioner of Buddhism.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Mantras are an important form of meditation . \; Understanding their form and use definitely broadens one&rsquo\;s array of practices that can be used in various situations.
 \;As noted above\, Bob Harris is an accomplished practitioner of Buddhis m. \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150221T1713210Z-446090-129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150228T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150228T123000 SUMMARY:Qi Gong Self-Massage RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150328;BYDAY=SA DESCRIPTION:One Thousand Hands Buddha and Qi Gong Self-Massage One Thousand Hands Buddha is a seated meditative qi gong practice using breathing\, vi sualization and arm and hand movements (mudra). The goal of qigong is to r emove suffering and stress\, strengthen energy\, calm the heart\, and help the spirit attain wisdom. It can be very beneficial in supporting one's m editation practice.  Classes will  continue each Saturday in March\, from 11:30- 12:15   The teacher\, K. Schaefer\, has been studying qigong since 2003 with Chinese masters through certification programs in Portland. For information please call 360 249-2052. No set fee\, a donation to Nalanda i s suggested.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

One Thousand Hands Buddha and Qi Gong Self-Massage

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One Th ousand Hands Buddha is a seated meditative qi gong practice using breathin g\, visualization and arm and hand movements (mudra). The goal of qigong i s to remove suffering and stress\, strengthen energy\, calm the heart\, an d help the spirit attain wisdom. It can be very beneficial in supporting o ne's meditation practice. \; Classes will \; continue each Saturda y in March\, from 11:30- 12:15
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The teacher\, K. Schaefer \, has been studying qigong since 2003 with Chinese masters through certif ication programs in Portland. For information please call 360 249-2052. No set fee\, a donation to Nalanda is suggested. \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150221T1710310Z-446090-130@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150310T203000 SUMMARY:Intro to Meditation DESCRIPTION:This class is geared to beginning meditators.  It will be detai led instructions on basic meditation techniques.  It will include some pra ctice.  Taught by Bob Saunders X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This class is geared to beginning meditator s. \; It will be detailed instructions on basic meditation techniques.  \; It will include some practice. \; Taught by Bob Saunders

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150407T2151240Z-446090-131@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150317T203000 SUMMARY:The Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:This class is an overview of the four basic propositions the Bu ddha put forth to explain the discoveries he made upon attaining enlighten ment.  Taught by Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This class is an overview of the four basic propositions the Buddha put forth to explain the discoveries he made upon attaining enlightenment. \; Taught by Bob Harris

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150221T1727230Z-446090-133@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150508 SUMMARY:Annual Retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20150508,20150508,20150510 DESCRIPTION:Daily Life as Dharma Practice The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means of the Dharma – meditation\, mindfu lness\, and core principles – in daily life.  The retreat will be roughly evenly divided between meditation sessions (including instructions and Q&A ) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored.  The sessions will feature a lot of discussion and interaction with the te acher\, so it will be beneficial both for experienced Buddhists and for th ose just beginning to explore the path. Go to Retreat for more information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Daily Life as Dharma Practice\n

The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means of the Dharma &ndash\; meditation\, mindfulness\, and core principles &ndash\; in daily life. \; The retre at will be roughly evenly divided between meditation sessions (including i nstructions and Q&\;A) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored. \; The sessions will feature a lot of discussi on and interaction with the teacher\, so it will be beneficial both for ex perienced Buddhists and for those just beginning to explore the path.

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Go to Retreat for more information

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Christian Retrreat Center - Lacey UID:20150415T2054030Z-446090-134@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150407T203000 SUMMARY:Basic Buddhism: Two Truths and Four Philosophical Schools DESCRIPTION:Two Truths and Four Philosophical Schools The Two Truths is a c ore topic in Buddhism\, it explains how Buddhist’s view the world in conce rt with everyday reality and very distinct from everyday reality.  That pa radox leads to the four different ways Buddhists have reconciled this. Thi s class is taught by Bob Harris\, senior practitioner\, at Nalanda with ov er 30 years of study\, practice and instruction from some of the best Budd hist teaches in the West.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Two Truths an d Four Philosophical Schools

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The Two Truths is a core topic in Buddhism\, it explains how Buddhist&rsquo\;s view the world in concert with everyday reality and very distinct from ev eryday reality. \; That paradox leads to the four different ways Buddh ists have reconciled this. This class is taught by Bob Harris\, senior pra ctitioner\, at Nalanda with over 30 years of study\, practice and instruct ion from some of the best Buddhist teaches in the West. \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150407T2155200Z-446090-135@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150414T203000 SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Beginning Meditation This class is geared to beginning meditato rs.  It will be detailed instructions on basic meditation techniques.  It will include periods of practice.  Instructions are distilled from the man y years of Geshe Jamyang’s teachings on meditation. It may be a useful rev iew for more experienced meditators\, certainly everyone is welcome. It’s taught by Bob Saunders\, senior practitioner.  Bob has studied and practic ed Buddhism for over 30 years including more than 30 days of teachings fro m the Dalai Lama\, three weeks from Sakya Trizin\, and of course 25 years with Geshe Jamyang. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Beginning Med itation

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This class is geared to b eginning meditators. \; It will be detailed instructions on basic medi tation techniques. \; It will include periods of practice. \; Inst ructions are distilled from the many years of Geshe Jamyang&rsquo\;s teach ings on meditation. It may be a useful review for more experienced meditat ors\, certainly everyone is welcome. It&rsquo\;s taught by Bob Saunders\, senior practitioner. \; Bob has studied and practiced Buddhism for ove r 30 years including more than 30 days of teachings from the Dalai Lama\, three weeks from Sakya Trizin\, and of course 25 years with Geshe Jamyang.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150407T2157280Z-446090-136@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150426T170000 SUMMARY:KIDS' MEDITATION RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20151231;BYDAY=-1SU DESCRIPTION:Introduce your child to the ideas of meditation\, mindfulness a nd kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  The program is geared towards chil dren ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will include hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises.  While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulness and kindness\, so it is suitab le for all families interested in fostering these qualities.  It is being developed and led by parents\, and is expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of the month. If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com There is no cost. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Introduce your child to the ideas of medita tion\, mindfulness and kindness at Nalanda's kids program.  \;The prog ram is geared towards children ages 4-10 and their parents\, and will incl ude hands on activities\, stories\, songs\, and meditation exercises. &nbs p\;While Buddhist materials will be used\, the focus will be on mindfulnes s and kindness\, so it is suitable for all families interested in fosterin g these qualities.  \;It is being developed and led by parents\, and i s expected to continue once a month\, most likely on the last Friday of th e month.

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If you plan to attend please email Quita Terrell: quita_suydam@hotmail.com

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Th ere is no cost.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150413T2150180Z-446090-137@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

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Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

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Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150415T2034350Z-446090-138@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150508T180000 SUMMARY:Annual Retreat DESCRIPTION:Daily Life as Dharma Practice The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means of the Dharma – meditation\, mindfu lness\, and core principles – in daily life.  The retreat will be roughly evenly divided between meditation sessions (including instructions and Q&A ) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored.  The sessions will feature a lot of discussion and interaction with the te acher\, so it will be beneficial both for experienced Buddhists and for th ose just beginning to explore the path. Go to Retreat for more information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Daily Life as Dharma Practice

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The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means o f the Dharma &ndash\; meditation\, mindfulness\, and core principles &ndas h\; in daily life. \; The retreat will be roughly evenly divided betwe en meditation sessions (including instructions and Q&\;A) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored. \; The sess ions will feature a lot of discussion and interaction with the teacher\, s o it will be beneficial both for experienced Buddhists and for those just beginning to explore the path.

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Go to Retreat for more information

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Christian Retrreat Center - Lacey UID:20150415T2040240Z-446090-140@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150510 SUMMARY:Annual Retreat
until noon DESCRIPTION:Daily Life as Dharma Practice The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means of the Dharma – meditation\, mindfu lness\, and core principles – in daily life.  The retreat will be roughly evenly divided between meditation sessions (including instructions and Q&A ) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored.  The sessions will feature a lot of discussion and interaction with the te acher\, so it will be beneficial both for experienced Buddhists and for th ose just beginning to explore the path. Go to Retreat for more information X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Daily Life as Dharma Practice

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The general theme of this retreat will be how to use the skillful means o f the Dharma &ndash\; meditation\, mindfulness\, and core principles &ndas h\; in daily life. \; The retreat will be roughly evenly divided betwe en meditation sessions (including instructions and Q&\;A) and teaching sessions where Buddhist principles and views are explored. \; The sess ions will feature a lot of discussion and interaction with the teacher\, s o it will be beneficial both for experienced Buddhists and for those just beginning to explore the path.

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Go to Retreat for more information

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Christian Retrreat Center - Lacey UID:20150415T2047480Z-446090-141@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150616T203000 SUMMARY:Class on The Heart Sutra DESCRIPTION:Last month Bob Harris gave the first part of this class.  That class focused somewhat on the use and meaning of the Heart Sutra mantra.  This class will focus more on the basic meaning of it.  The Heart Sutra is primarily a pithy\, highly condensed statement of the key element of Maha yana Buddhism.  This class will be a complete benefit even if you did not attend the May class. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Last month Bob Harris gave the first part o f this class. \; That class focused somewhat on the use and meaning of the Heart Sutra mantra. \; This class will focus more on the basic me aning of it. \; The Heart Sutra is primarily a pithy\, highly condense d statement of the key element of Mahayana Buddhism. \; This class wil l be a complete benefit even if you did not attend the May class.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150603T1554280Z-446090-142@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150519T203000 SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra Mantra DESCRIPTION:Bob Harria presents the first of two talks on this profound Mah ayana teaching. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Harria presents the first of two talks on this profound Mahayana teaching.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150603T1557270Z-446090-143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150620T130000 SUMMARY:TSA TSA WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:A Tsa Tsa is a small bas relief casting of a Buddha or Bodhisat tva.  They are used on shrines and other places.  One use for them is to i ncorporate a person’s ashes into the plaster or clay and they become a kin d of memorial.  On Sat\, Geshe is going to explain the concepts and we wil l make one or more tsa tsas with our molds using Larry Causey’s ashes.  Yo u will recall\, Larry\, a founder\, died almost 4 weeks ago.  Everyone is welcome to learn and see how this process works. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

A Tsa Tsa is a small bas relief casting of a Buddha or Bodhisattva. \; They are used on shrines and other places.  \; One use for them is to incorporate a person&rsquo\;s ashes into th e plaster or clay and they become a kind of memorial. \; On Sat\, Gesh e is going to explain the concepts and we will make one or more tsa tsas w ith our molds using Larry Causey&rsquo\;s ashes. \; You will recall\, Larry\, a founder\, died almost 4 weeks ago. \; Everyone is welcome to learn and see how this process works.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150616T1442250Z-446090-144@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150721T203000 SUMMARY:Class on the Non-Separation of Samsara and Nirvana DESCRIPTION:Senior practitioner Bob Harris will share his notes from the le cture on this topic by H.H. Sakya Trizin.  Bob Harris has done intensive s tudy of Buddhism and had excellent instruction for over 30 years. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Senior practitioner Bob Harris will share h is notes from the lecture on this topic by H.H. Sakya Trizin. \; Bob H arris has done intensive study of Buddhism and had excellent instruction f or over 30 years.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150716T0312080Z-446090-145@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150728T203000 SUMMARY:Introductory Meditation Class DESCRIPTION:Senior practitioner Bob Saunders will teach class geared to beg inning meditators.  It will be detailed instructions on basic meditation t echniques and include periods of practice.  Instructions are distilled fro m the many years of Geshe Jamyang’s teachings on meditation. Bob Saunders has studied Buddhism and received instruction from highly qualified teache rs for over 30 years. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Senior practitioner Bob Saunders will teach class geared to beginning meditators. \; It will be detailed instruct ions on basic meditation techniques and include periods of practice. \ ; Instructions are distilled from the many years of Geshe Jamyang&rsquo\;s teachings on meditation. Bob Saunders has studied Buddhism and received i nstruction from highly qualified teachers for over 30 years.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150716T0313510Z-446090-146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T210000 SUMMARY:Movie Night:
'FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS' DESCRIPTION:This powerful film is about Garchen Triptul Rinpoche who fought in the Tibetan Army against the Chinese when he was a monk\, was then cap tured and imprisoned for 20 years.  The film is the story of his life focu sing on his  journey from  anger and hatred to the peace of a Buddhist hea rt.  He is now a renowned teacher in the West and is widely considered a B odhisattva\, maybe even fully enlightened.  It’s a powerful story that is inspiring and hope filling.  Come join us for resumption of movie nights. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This powerful film is about Garchen Triptul Rinpoche who fought in the Tibetan Army against the Chinese when he was a monk\, was then captured and imprisoned for 20 years. \; The film is the story of his life focusing on his \; journey from \; anger and hatred to the peace of a Buddhist heart. \; He is now a renowned teac her in the West and is widely considered a Bodhisattva\, maybe even fully enlightened. \; It&rsquo\;s a powerful story that is inspiring and hop e filling. \; Come join us for resumption of movie nights.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150830T1632540Z-446090-147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150301T110000 SUMMARY:Long Sitting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150930;BYDAY=2SU DESCRIPTION:  Nalanda continues “long sitting” on the second Sunday of the month.  As implied\, it’s a longer meditation session for those interested in having group support for a longer meditation session.  It will be led by Bonnie Kim.  It will happen on first Sunday of every month.  Bonnie is a very experienced and trained meditator. There will be 50 minutes of sitt ing\, 10 minutes walking meditation and 50 more minutes sitting.   See Lon g Sitting.   X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Nalanda continues &ldquo\;l ong sitting&rdquo\; on the second Sunday of the month. \; As implied\, it&rsquo\;s a longer meditation session for those interested in having gr oup support for a longer meditation session. \; It will be led by Bonn ie Kim. \; It will happen on first Sunday of every month. \; Bonni e is a very experienced and trained meditator. There will be 50 minutes of sitting\, 10 minutes walking meditation and 50 more minutes sitting.

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See Long Sitting.

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CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150918T1831100Z-446090-148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150101T150000 SUMMARY:Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160101;BYDAY=1SA,3SA DESCRIPTION:The Nalanda Study Group studies a topic in depth guided by read ings assigned by the group.  Also\, the group is fortunate to have the ass istance of Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar.  We studied the Noble Eight Fold Path for much of 2015.  Starting Oct 3\, 2015 we will take up the book\, 'A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Tran sform Our Lives\,' by Thubten Jinpa. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Nalanda Study Group studies a topic in depth guided by readings assigned by the group. \; Also\, the group is fortunate to have the assistance of Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist scho lar. \; We studied the Noble Eight Fold Path for much of 2015. \; Starting Oct 3\, 2015 we will take up the book\, 'A Fearless Heart: Ho w the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives\,' by Thubt en Jinpa.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20150918T1841220Z-446090-149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T203000 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20151215;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T190000 DESCRIPTION:This is a series of 6 classes which will be held every Tuesday from Nov 3 to Dec 8.  The class is taught by Blaine Snow\, an authorized D harma teacher and a professor at St Martin’s College.  This series focuses on the core teachings in the Hinayana Tradition.  In 2016\, Blaine will t each a similar course on Mahayana principles.  See flyer for more info. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a series of 6 classes which will be held every Tuesday from Nov 3 to Dec 8. \; The class is taught by Bla ine Snow\, an authorized Dharma teacher and a professor at St Martin&rsquo \;s College. \; This series focuses on the core teachings in the Hinay ana Tradition. \; In 2016\, Blaine will teach a similar course on Maha yana principles. \; See flyer for more info.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151124T1806160Z-446090-151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151113T203000 SUMMARY:Slide Show:
To be Burmese Is to Be Buddhist DESCRIPTION:From the ancient temples of Bagan to a Buddhist fishing village \, this presentation will captivate anyone interested in Burma or Buddhism in Southeast Asia.   The slide show includes pagodas\, markets and Britis h colonial buildings.   There is a site visited by the Buddha and a market where not another tourist was in sight.  Capping it off is Bagan\, an arc haeological zone with temples as far as the eye can see.   The presenter\, Nalanda member Barbara Craven\, has done extensive research on the histor y of Buddhism in Burma and interviewed monks\, nuns\, and devout laity for a book while traveling there independently in 2013. There is no cost for this social evening with the sangha. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

From the ancient temples of Bagan to a Budd hist fishing village\, this presentation will captivate anyone interested in Burma or Buddhism in Southeast Asia. \;  \;The slide show inclu des pagodas\, markets and British colonial buildings. \;  \;There is a site visited by the Buddha and a market where not another tourist was in sight.  \;Capping it off is Bagan\, an archaeological zone with te mples as far as the eye can see. \;  \;The presenter\, Nalanda mem ber Barbara Craven\, has done extensive research on the history of Buddhis m in Burma and interviewed monks\, nuns\, and devout laity for a book whil e traveling there independently in 2013.

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There is no cost for this social evening with the sangha.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151027T2336180Z-446090-152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151020T203000 SUMMARY:Class:
The Nature of Mind DESCRIPTION:With Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Bob Harris

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151027T2341170Z-446090-153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T203000 SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Buddhism - CANCELLED TONIGHT DESCRIPTION:This is a series of 6 classes which will be held every Tuesday from Nov 3 to Dec 8.  The class is taught by Blaine Snow\, an authorized D harma teacher and a professor at St Martin’s College.  This series focuses on the core teachings in the Hinayana Tradition.  In 2016\, Blaine will t each a similar course on Mahayana principles.  See flyer for more info. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a series of 6 classes which will be held every Tuesday from Nov 3 to Dec 8. \; The class is taught by Bla ine Snow\, an authorized Dharma teacher and a professor at St Martin&rsquo \;s College. \; This series focuses on the core teachings in the Hinay ana Tradition. \; In 2016\, Blaine will teach a similar course on Maha yana principles. \; See flyer for more info.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151124T1805470Z-446090-154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T204500 SUMMARY:NO MEDITATION TONIGHT DESCRIPTION:For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekl y Thursday evening meditaions.  Discussion follows. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For 2012 Geshe Jamyang will lead guided med itation during weekly Thursday evening meditaions. \; Discussion follo ws.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151124T1808140Z-446090-155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T100000 SUMMARY:THANKSGIVING Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151124T1809460Z-446090-156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151212T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151212T153000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:Save the date!!  In a nod to our American cultural traditions\, Nalanda usually has a Christmas party.  This year it’s at Art Costantino’ s house on Skookum Inlet.  So it’s a daytime event to enjoy the natural se tting.  As in past it’s mostly social -- a vegetarian pot-luck\, a low-cos t gift exchange\, and some singing or chanting.  More info in future messa ges. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Save the date!! \; In a nod to our Amer ican cultural traditions\, Nalanda usually has a Christmas party. \; T his year it&rsquo\;s at Art Costantino&rsquo\;s house on Skookum Inlet.&nb sp\; So it&rsquo\;s a daytime event to enjoy the natural setting. \; A s in past it&rsquo\;s mostly social -- a vegetarian pot-luck\, a low-cost gift exchange\, and some singing or chanting. \; More info in future m essages.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20151124T1813520Z-446090-157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160107T204500 SUMMARY:Meditation & Discussion DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1730430Z-446090-158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T204500 SUMMARY:Meditation & Discussion DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1734100Z-446090-159@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160130T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1742100Z-446090-160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160123T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160424;BYDAY=4SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160227T100000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1807160Z-446090-161@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160220T103000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20161231;BYDAY=3SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160416T090000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160319T090000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161119T090000 DESCRIPTION:Saturday closest to full moon - Green Tara Meditation: compassi on in action. Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordinary people\, and acts to relieve their sufferi ng.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the F ull Moon. We chant the complete text of a four mandala offering to Tara. O ur Tara practice is on the Saturday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays when Green Tara Pracitce happens. L ama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harr is for the English portion. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Saturday closest to full moon - Gre en Tara Meditation: compassion in action.

Tara symbolizes the Action of Compassion. She is thought to be especially close to ordina ry people\, and acts to relieve their suffering.The Green Tara practice is done often\, especially at the time of the Full Moon. We chant the comple te text of a four mandala offering to Tara. Our Tara practice is on the Sa turday nearest the Full Moon\, and is open to the public. See Schedule of Saturdays whe n Green Tara Pracitce happens.

Lama Lungrik\, our resident monk\, leads this ritual\, assisted by Bob Harris for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1807480Z-446090-162@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Green Tara DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1805170Z-446090-163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170101T113000 SUMMARY:Ritual Chanting - Transformative Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20251231;BYDAY=SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161112T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160326T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T100000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20250105T0247560Z-446090-164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160319T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160416;BYDAY=3SA DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1818110Z-446090-165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20171231;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170803T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T190000 DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at First Thursd ay at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170616T2348490Z-446090-167@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T203000 SUMMARY:Meditation & Discussion RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160804;BYDAY=1TH DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation during weekly Thursda y evening meditaions.  Discussion follows. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will lead guided meditation d uring weekly Thursday evening meditaions. \; Discussion follows.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160118T1831060Z-446090-168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160101T150000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20251231;BYDAY=1SA,3SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200321T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T130000 DESCRIPTION:Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, will be there to guide our study and help with our questions.  We meet on the first and third Sat urday of the month from 1 - 3 PM at the Dharma Center.  Each study group b egins with taking refuge\, and a brief meditation.  That is followed by gr oup reading and discussion.   There is also a short tea break. From April 2020 until announced This study group is meeting on line. For more informa tion please contact info@nalandaolywa.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, wil l be there to guide our study and help with our questions.  \;We meet on the first and third Saturday of the month from 1 - 3 PM at the Dharma C enter.  \;Each study group begins with taking refuge\, and a brief med itation.  \;That is followed by group reading and discussion.  \;& nbsp\;There is also a short tea break.

From April 2020 until annou nced This study group is meeting on line.

For more information ple ase contact \;info@nalandaolywa.org

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20250105T0248160Z-446090-169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160130T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: The Abidharma - with Bob Harris RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20160430;BYDAY=-1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160227T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160326T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160430T130000 DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of talks exploring Buddhist Wisdo m.  In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the mont h. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is the first in a series of talks expl oring Buddhist Wisdom. \; In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the month.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160228T1852430Z-446090-170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160126T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 102: Mahayana RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20160301;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:This six week class will focus on learning and understanding th e tradition and teachings of Mahayana Buddhism\, the basis of Zen\, Tibeta n\, and East Asian forms of Buddhism.  We will read and learn about the ma jor teachers\, texts\, and schools that established the Mahayana approach\ , how it differs from original Buddhism\, and discuss how Mahayana concept s and philosophy are central to a more complete understanding of the Buddh a’s teachings.   The class is a chance for participants to deepen their Bu ddhist practice by inquiring into Mahayana teachings\, ask questions\, par ticipate in discussions\, and develop a broader appreciation for the richn ess of the Buddhist tradition.  Prior study of basic Buddhism (Buddhism 10 1) is recommended but anyone is welcome to attend.     X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This six week class will focus on learning and understanding the tradition and teachings of Mahayana Buddhism\, the b asis of Zen\, Tibetan\, and East Asian forms of Buddhism. \; We will r ead and learn about the major teachers\, texts\, and schools that establis hed the Mahayana approach\, how it differs from original Buddhism\, and di scuss how Mahayana concepts and philosophy are central to a more complete understanding of the Buddha&rsquo\;s teachings.
 \;
The clas s is a chance for participants to deepen their Buddhist practice by inquir ing into Mahayana teachings\, ask questions\, participate in discussions\, and develop a broader appreciation for the richness of the Buddhist tradi tion. \; Prior study of basic Buddhism (Buddhism 101) is recommended b ut anyone is welcome to attend.  \;
 \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160120T2152300Z-446090-171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160207T163000 SUMMARY:LOSAR - Tibetan New Year DESCRIPTION:The official Tibetan New Year’s Day in U.S. time is Mon\, Feb 8 .  That starts the Fire Monkey Year (2143) in the Tibetan Lunar calendar.  Please welcome this New Year cycle stopping in at the Nalanda meditation Hall for an open house.  Stay as long or as little as you like.  Come to s pin the prayer wheels\, say some prayers for an auspicious New Year\, do y our own short meditation\, get to know other members.  We will provide: te a and cookies raising of a new prayer flag at 3 PM ongoing slides of Tibet conversation with officers and other members of Nalanda X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The official Tibetan New Year&rsquo\;s Day in U.S. time is Mon\, Feb 8.  \;That starts the Fire Monkey Year (2143 ) in the Tibetan Lunar calendar.  \;Please welcome this New Year cycle stopping in at the Nalanda meditation Hall for an open house.  \;Stay as long or as little as you like.  \;Come to spin the prayer wheels\, say some prayers for an auspicious New Year\, do your own short meditatio n\, get to know other members.  \;We will provide:

  • tea and cookies
  • raising of a new prayer flag at 3 PM
  • ongoi ng slides of Tibet
  • conversation with officers and other members of Nalanda
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160207T1621080Z-446090-172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160227T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom:
51 Mental Factors
with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of talks exploring Buddhist Wisdo m.  In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the mont h. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is the first in a series of talks expl oring Buddhist Wisdom. \; In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the month.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160228T1851430Z-446090-173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160326T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom:
3 Core Teachings
with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of talks exploring Buddhist Wisdo m.  In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the mont h. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is the first in a series of talks expl oring Buddhist Wisdom. \; In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the month.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160228T1850320Z-446090-174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160423T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom:
37 Wings of Enlightenment
with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of talks exploring Buddhist Wisdo m.  In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the mont h. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is the first in a series of talks expl oring Buddhist Wisdom. \; In general\, the series will continue on the last Saturday of the month.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160413T0533460Z-446090-175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;VALUE=DATE:20160507,20160508 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, Hicks Lake\, Lacey WA UID:20160228T1909080Z-446090-176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160507 SUMMARY:Nalanda Weekend Retreat
Begins at 10 am DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, Hicks Lake\, Lacey WA UID:20160228T1912470Z-446090-177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160508 SUMMARY:Nalanda Weekend Retreat
until 3 pm DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Gwinwood Retreat Center\, Hicks Lake\, Lacey WA UID:20160228T1913150Z-446090-178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T150000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Study Group - CANCELLED TODAY DESCRIPTION:Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, will be there to guide our study and help with our questions.  We meet on the first and third Sat urday of the month from 1 - 3 PM at the Dharma Center.  Each study group b egins with taking refuge\, and a brief meditation.  That is followed by gr oup reading and discussion.   There is also a short tea break. For more in formation please contact Grace Owen at: gracemo@ywave.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Sonam Dorje\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk\, wil l be there to guide our study and help with our questions.  \;We meet on the first and third Saturday of the month from 1 - 3 PM at the Dharma C enter.  \;Each study group begins with taking refuge\, and a brief med itation.  \;That is followed by group reading and discussion.  \;& nbsp\;There is also a short tea break.

For more information please contact Grace Owen at: gracemo@ywa ve.com

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160303T1908270Z-446090-179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160507T113000 SUMMARY:Meditation: Chenrezig CANCELLED TODAY DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. Lama Lung rik leads this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

Lama Lungrik lea ds this ceremony\, assisted by Larry Causey for the English portion.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160305T1509330Z-446090-180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160417T110000 SUMMARY:Kid's Meditation DESCRIPTION:The goal is to promote kindness and awareness and relational sk ills.  Zach plans a mix of stories\, activities\, and meditation along wit h snacks.  Some games and activities will be related to dealing with anger .  As before\, at least one parent is expected to remain during the class.  The class is free\, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Zach is a parent\, a member of Nalanda for 3 or 4 years\, and a teacher of martial arts. He has also practiced Buddhism in the Zen tradition. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The goal is to promote kindness and awarene ss and relational skills.  \;Zach plans a mix of stories\, activities\ , and meditation along with snacks.  \;Some games and activities will be related to dealing with anger.  \;As before\, at least one parent i s expected to remain during the class.  \;The class is free\, but dona tions will be gratefully accepted.

Zach is a parent\, a member of Nalanda for 3 or 4 years\, and a teacher of martial arts. He has also prac ticed Buddhism in the Zen tradition.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160413T0537380Z-446090-182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160528T150000 SUMMARY:The Aspiration of Samantabhadra DESCRIPTION:“The Aspiration of Samantabhadra”\, called “the King of Prayers ” is traditionally said on behalf of a deceased person during the 49 days after they pass away\, as well as in many other situations. Some find it h elpful to recite this prayer when they feel the need to revitalize their D harma practice. This is the most frequently used prayer by Buddhists from Tibet.  Sonam Dorje is a Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. Sonam was born in Tibet and ordained a monk at the age of 5.  Sonam has studied all 4 sc hools of Tibetan Buddhism and has had all the major empowerments. He is a scholar of both Buddhism and Physics. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

&ldquo\;Th e Aspiration of Samantabhadra&rdquo\;\, called &ldquo\;the King of Prayers &rdquo\; is traditionally said on behalf of a deceased person during the 4 9 days after they pass away\, as well as in many other situations. Some fi nd it helpful to recite this prayer when they feel the need to revitalize their Dharma practice. This is the most frequently used prayer by Buddhist s from Tibet.

 \ ;Sonam Dorje is a Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar. Sonam was born in Tibet and ordained a monk at the age of 5. \; Sonam has studied all 4 schools of Tibetan Buddhism and has h ad all the major empowerments. He is a scholar of both Buddhism and Physic s.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160513T2055400Z-446090-183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160619T110000 SUMMARY:Kid's Meditation RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20171231;BYDAY=3SU DESCRIPTION:The goal is to promote kindness and awareness and relational sk ills.  Zach plans a mix of stories\, activities\, and meditation along wit h snacks.  Some games and activities will be related to dealing with anger .  As before\, at least one parent is expected to remain during the class.  The class is free\, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Zach is a parent\, a member of Nalanda for 3 or 4 years\, and a teacher of martial arts. He has also practiced Buddhism in the Zen tradition. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The goal is to promote kindness and awarene ss and relational skills.  \;Zach plans a mix of stories\, activities\ , and meditation along with snacks.  \;Some games and activities will be related to dealing with anger.  \;As before\, at least one parent i s expected to remain during the class.  \;The class is free\, but dona tions will be gratefully accepted.

Zach is a parent\, a member of Nalanda for 3 or 4 years\, and a teacher of martial arts. He has also prac ticed Buddhism in the Zen tradition.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160530T0353590Z-446090-184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: The Mind-Only School of the Mahayana DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20160920T1558460Z-446090-185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161005T170000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism @ The Olympia Senior Center RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20161102;BYDAY=WE DESCRIPTION:Bob Saunders is giving this class at the Olympia Senior Center.   It’s open to the general public so anyone on this list could go if it su ited them. In this case\, fees go to the Senior Center.  We will likely of fer a similar class at Nalanda this winter\, but if this is good timing fo r you\, call the Senior Center.   This class will introduce participants t o the main concepts of Buddhist thought and worldview. The Dalai Lama has famously said: “My true religion is the practice of kindness”. Learn how t he major principles and practices of Buddhism greatly deepen the meaning a nd commitment to this simple core ideal. The course will also teach basic meditation technique\, review modern research on meditation benefits\, and discuss Buddhist ideas of death and dying.   General Public/Members\; $58 /$52.  Register at Olympia Senior Center\, 360.586.6181 admintemp@southsou ndseniors.org   Bob Saunders has studied and practiced Buddhism since 1981 \, mainly in the Tibetan tradition. His study includes over 30 days of tea chings from H.H. 14th Dalai Lama\, 18 days from H.H. Sakya Trizin\, countl ess hours with local Tibetan teacher\, Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim\, and many\, many other workshops and seminars with Buddhist masters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Saunders is giving this class at the Ol ympia Senior Center. \; It&rsquo\;s open to the general public so anyo ne on this list could go if it suited them. In this case\, fees go to the Senior Center. \; We will likely offer a similar class at Nalanda this winter\, but if this is good timing for you\, call the Senior Center.
 \;
This class will introduce participants to the main concepts of Buddhist thought and worldview. The Dalai Lama has famously said: &ldq uo\;My true religion is the practice of kindness&rdquo\;. Learn how the ma jor principles and practices of Buddhism greatly deepen the meaning and co mmitment to this simple core ideal. The course will also teach basic medit ation technique\, review modern research on meditation benefits\, and disc uss Buddhist ideas of death and dying.  \;

General Public/M embers\; $58/$52. \; Register at Olympia Senior Center\, 360.586.6181< br />admintemp@southsoundseniors.org
 \;
Bob Saunders has st udied and practiced Buddhism since 1981\, mainly in the Tibetan tradition. His study includes over 30 days of teachings from H.H. 14th Dalai Lama\, 18 days from H.H. Sakya Trizin\, countless hours with local Tibetan teache r\, Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim\, and many\, many other workshops and seminars with Buddhist masters.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Olympia Senior Center UID:20161004T2301380Z-446090-186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T203000 SUMMARY:The Lotus Sutra: Reading & Discussion RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20161129;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161108T190000 DESCRIPTION:Universal Teachings of the Mahayana The Lotus is universal mind fulness teaching at its best. We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh’s -  Openi ng the Heart of the Cosmos: Insights on the Lotus Sutra. Thich Nhat Hanh s hows that this revered sutra can be a profound and practical guide to tran sforming ourselves and our world. We will learn about its historical and c ultural place in East Asian Buddhism and focus on its power to transform o ur lives.     The class is a chance for participants to deepen their Buddh ist practice by inquiring into Mahayana teachings\, asking questions\, par ticipating in discussions\, and developing a broader appreciation for the richness of the Buddhist tradition. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time.   More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com or info@nalanda.org Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attended    Blaine Sno w teaches at Saint Martin’s University and has practiced Buddhism since 19 82. He studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten and has completed the Dharmata Foundation’s teacher training course as well a s a three-year Bud-dhist study program. He was ordained in 2008 to teach B uddhism under the lineage of Anam Thubten.   Bob Harris has studied and pr acticed Buddhism since 1965. He has studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Anam Thubten\, and many others. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Universal Teachings of the Mahayana
Th e Lotus is universal mindfulness teaching at its best. We will read from T hich Nhat Hanh&rsquo\;s - \; Opening the Heart of the Cosmos: Insights on the Lotus Sutra. Thich Nhat Hanh shows that this revered sutra can be a profound and practical guide to transforming ourselves and our world. We will learn about its historical and cultural place in East Asian Buddhism and focus on its power to transform our lives.  \;
 \;
The class is a chance for participants to deepen their Buddhist practice b y inquiring into Mahayana teachings\, asking questions\, participating in discussions\, and developing a broader appreciation for the richness of th e Buddhist tradition. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time.
 \;
More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com or info@nalanda.org
Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attended
& nbsp\;
 \;Blaine Snow teaches at Saint Martin&rsquo\;s University and has practiced Buddhism since 1982. He studied many years with Geshe J amyang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten and has completed the Dharmata Foundation &rsquo\;s teacher training course as well as a three-year Bud-dhist study program. He was ordained in 2008 to teach Buddhism under the lineage of An am Thubten.
 \;
Bob Harris has studied and practiced Buddhis m since 1965. He has studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Ana m Thubten\, and many others.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20161004T2306370Z-446090-187@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161102T203000 SUMMARY:KENPO PEMA Teaching DESCRIPTION:      Enthusiasm in Buddhism and in Life A class by Venerable K henpo Pema Wangdak on the chapter on Enthusiasm in the Shantideva Classic: “The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”.  Shantideva’s text is highly recommended and often quoted by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.   Khenpo Pema writes: “I magine a power that must be reckoned with and that is the force behind all possibilities\, without which the virtues of the world and merits of the individual will simply not flourish. The Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Shan tideva points to just such a power. Here we are guided on how to go about acquiring this sustained energy\, which can both inspire and provoke our i nner strength and make use of the potentialities. Enthusiasm empowers ever ything\, from our confidence in the relative nature of things to compassio n\, kindness\, generosity\, discipline\, meditation\, and even our success in life's daily affairs.” Lama Pema Wangdak is the director of the Palden Sakya Centers and the Vikramasila Foundation. With an Acharya degree from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Benares\, India\, Lama Pema Wangdak has been teaching Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan language in t he New York City area and beyond for over twenty-five years. Through his f oundation\, he has opened schools for Tibetan communities in Nepal and Ind ia. Lama Pema la is also the creator of a system of Tibetan braille. In 20 09 he was the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor\, awarded to ou tstanding American citizens. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; Enthusiasm in Buddhism and in Life
A class by Venerable Khenpo Pema Wangdak on the chapter on Enthusiasm in the Shantideva Classic: &ldq uo\;The Bodhisattva&rsquo\;s Way of Life&rdquo\;. \; Shantideva&rsquo\ ;s text is highly recommended and often quoted by His Holiness the Dalai L ama.  \;

Khenpo Pema writes: &ldquo\;Imagine a power that must be reckoned with and that is th e force behind all possibilities\, without which the virtues of the world and merits of the individual will simply not flourish. The Bodhisattva's W ay of Life by Shantideva points to just such a power. Here we are guided o n how to go about acquiring this sustained energy\, which can both inspire and provoke our inner strength and make use of the potentialities. Enthus iasm empowers everything\, from our confidence in the relative nature of t hings to compassion\, kindness\, generosity\, discipline\, meditation\, an d even our success in life's daily affairs.&rdquo\;
Lama Pema Wangdak is the director of the Palden Sak ya Centers and the Vikramasila Foundation. With an Acharya degree from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Benares\, India\, Lama Pem a Wangdak has been teaching Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan language in the N ew York City area and beyond for over twenty-five years. Through his found ation\, he has opened schools for Tibetan communities in Nepal and India. Lama Pema la is also the creator of a system of Tibetan braille. In 2009 h e was the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor\, awarded to outsta nding American citizens.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20161004T2314320Z-446090-188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: Karma and the 12 Links DESCRIPTION:WITH BOB HARRIS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

WITH BOB HARRI S

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20161017T1937080Z-446090-189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161108T203000 SUMMARY:NO Lotus Sutra Class TONIGHT - VOTE!! DESCRIPTION:Universal Teachings of the Mahayana The Lotus is universal mind fulness teaching at its best. We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh’s -  Openi ng the Heart of the Cosmos: Insights on the Lotus Sutra. Thich Nhat Hanh s hows that this revered sutra can be a profound and practical guide to tran sforming ourselves and our world. We will learn about its historical and c ultural place in East Asian Buddhism and focus on its power to transform o ur lives.     The class is a chance for participants to deepen their Buddh ist practice by inquiring into Mahayana teachings\, asking questions\, par ticipating in discussions\, and developing a broader appreciation for the richness of the Buddhist tradition. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time.   More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com or info@nalanda.org Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attended    Blaine Sno w teaches at Saint Martin’s University and has practiced Buddhism since 19 82. He studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten and has completed the Dharmata Foundation’s teacher training course as well a s a three-year Bud-dhist study program. He was ordained in 2008 to teach B uddhism under the lineage of Anam Thubten.   Bob Harris has studied and pr acticed Buddhism since 1965. He has studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Anam Thubten\, and many others. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Universal Teachings of the Mahayana
Th e Lotus is universal mindfulness teaching at its best. We will read from T hich Nhat Hanh&rsquo\;s - \; Opening the Heart of the Cosmos: Insights on the Lotus Sutra. Thich Nhat Hanh shows that this revered sutra can be a profound and practical guide to transforming ourselves and our world. We will learn about its historical and cultural place in East Asian Buddhism and focus on its power to transform our lives.  \;
 \;
The class is a chance for participants to deepen their Buddhist practice b y inquiring into Mahayana teachings\, asking questions\, participating in discussions\, and developing a broader appreciation for the richness of th e Buddhist tradition. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time.
 \;
More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com or info@nalanda.org
Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attended
& nbsp\;
 \;Blaine Snow teaches at Saint Martin&rsquo\;s University and has practiced Buddhism since 1982. He studied many years with Geshe J amyang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten and has completed the Dharmata Foundation &rsquo\;s teacher training course as well as a three-year Bud-dhist study program. He was ordained in 2008 to teach Buddhism under the lineage of An am Thubten.
 \;
Bob Harris has studied and practiced Buddhis m since 1965. He has studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Ana m Thubten\, and many others.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20161027T1651060Z-446090-190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T204500 SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion - N0 First Thursday Teaching DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at First Thursd ay at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20161029T2311240Z-446090-191@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: The Heart Sutra DESCRIPTION:Senior practitioner Bob Harris is giving a talk on “The Heart S utra'.   This famous\, short\, and initially confounding sutra expresses t he heart of Mahayana Buddhist wisdom X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Senior practitioner Bob Harris is giving a talk on &ldquo\;The Heart Sutra'.  \; This famous\, short\, and initia lly confounding sutra expresses the heart of Mahayana Buddhist wisdom

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170123T0425340Z-446090-192@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T210000 SUMMARY:End of Life Planning for Buddhists DESCRIPTION:The goal of this program is to help participants think about th e choices they wish to make for the end of their lives.  It provide qualit y information and answer questions regarding general wills\, medical direc tives\, funeral services\, and memorials.  It will be beneficial to anyone thinking about these choices thought it will emphasize options of particu lar interest to Buddhists. The panel includes Jan Vleck - physician and Bu ddhist practitioner\, Karen Lehman - Buddhist Chaplain\, Lauren Pitman - E state Planning Attorney\, and Art Costantino - Buddhist practitioner and o rganizer of this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The goal of this program is to help partici pants think about the choices they wish to make for the end of their lives .  \;It provide quality information and answer questions regarding gen eral wills\, medical directives\, funeral services\, and memorials.  \ ;It will be beneficial to anyone thinking about these choices thought it w ill emphasize options of particular interest to Buddhists.

The pan el includes Jan Vleck - physician and Buddhist practitioner\, Karen Lehman - Buddhist Chaplain\, Lauren Pitman - Estate Planning Attorney\, and Art Costantino - Buddhist practitioner and organizer of this event.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170209T0030590Z-446090-193@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T203000 SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra – Essence of Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170321;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T190000 DESCRIPTION:This 4 week class is a continuation of Mahayana Buddhist studie s.  This class in the Heart Sutra continues our study of the central teach ings of Buddhism. The class parallels Geshe's Thursday teachings on the bo dhisattva path. We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh’s small volume\, The Hea rt of Understanding. In his typical style\, Thay leads us gently through t he core ideas presented in this most important Buddhist sutra\, most expli citly the concept of emptiness and its transformative power for our lives.   As before\, the class will be a balance between presentation and discus sion. We plan to delve deeply into the text and work on reciting by heart the whole sutra so it can become part of one's daily practice. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This 4 week class is a continuation of Maha yana Buddhist studies. \; This class in the Heart Sutra continues our study of the central teachings of Buddhism. The class parallels Geshe's Th ursday teachings on the bodhisattva path. We will read from Thich Nhat Han h&rsquo\;s small volume\, The Heart of Understanding. In his typical style \, Thay leads us gently through the core ideas presented in this most impo rtant Buddhist sutra\, most explicitly the concept of emptiness and its tr ansformative power for our lives.
 \;
As before\, the class will be a balance between presentation and discussion. We plan to delve de eply into the text and work on reciting by heart the whole sutra so it can become part of one's daily practice. If you plan to attend\, please acqui re a copy of the book ahead of time.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170308T0132440Z-446090-194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214026Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: The Prajnaparamita Literature DESCRIPTION:The Prajnaparamita sutras are an important part of Mahayana Bud dhism.  This will be a survey of the various sutras of the perfect wisdom. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Prajnaparamita sutras are an important part of Mahayana Buddhism.  \;This will be a survey of the various sut ras of the perfect wisdom.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170217T1738350Z-446090-195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T150000 SUMMARY:Buddhist Peace Fellowship @ The Olympia Center DESCRIPTION:The first official re-organization meeting of the South Sound B uddhist Peace Fellowship will be at the Olympia center room 101/102 222 Co lumbia St NW Olympia\, WA 98501 – 1-3 PM For more info\, contact: Robert L ovitt lovitthere@comcast.net 357-5409 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The first official re-organization meeting of the South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship will be at t he

Olympia center

room 101/102

222 Columbia St NW< /p>

Olympia\, WA 98501 &ndash\; 1-3 PM


For more info\, c ontact: Robert Lovitt lovitthere@comcast.net 357-5409

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:The Olympia Center UID:20170302T1959370Z-446090-196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T150000 SUMMARY:INTRO TO BUDDHISM RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170319;BYDAY=SU DESCRIPTION:This introduction class is for people very new to Buddhism. It will cover the basic ideas and principles of Buddhism and will be taught b y Bob Saunders. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This introduction class is for people very new to Buddhism. It will cover the basic ideas and principles of Buddhism and will be taught by Bob Saunders.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170302T2002440Z-446090-197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170326T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting and Board of Director Nominations DESCRIPTION:At the general meeting we will collect ideas from members for n ew programs or revisions to existing ones\, and we will report on new prog rams or changes being planned for Nalanda in the future. Between now and t he meeting\, we are accepting nominations for new board members X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

At the general meeting we will collect idea s from members for new programs or revisions to existing ones\, and we wil l report on new programs or changes being planned for Nalanda in the futur e. Between now and the meeting\, we are accepting nominations for new boar d members

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170302T2005190Z-446090-198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T203000 SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra – Essence of Buddhism

- CANCELLED -

DESCRIPTION:This 4 week class is a continuation of Mahayana Buddhist studie s.  This class in the Heart Sutra continues our study of the central teach ings of Buddhism. The class parallels Geshe's Thursday teachings on the bo dhisattva path. We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh’s small volume\, The Hea rt of Understanding. In his typical style\, Thay leads us gently through t he core ideas presented in this most important Buddhist sutra\, most expli citly the concept of emptiness and its transformative power for our lives.   As before\, the class will be a balance between presentation and discus sion. We plan to delve deeply into the text and work on reciting by heart the whole sutra so it can become part of one's daily practice. If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This 4 week class is a continuation of Maha yana Buddhist studies. \; This class in the Heart Sutra continues our study of the central teachings of Buddhism. The class parallels Geshe's Th ursday teachings on the bodhisattva path. We will read from Thich Nhat Han h&rsquo\;s small volume\, The Heart of Understanding. In his typical style \, Thay leads us gently through the core ideas presented in this most impo rtant Buddhist sutra\, most explicitly the concept of emptiness and its tr ansformative power for our lives.
 \;
As before\, the class will be a balance between presentation and discussion. We plan to delve de eply into the text and work on reciting by heart the whole sutra so it can become part of one's daily practice. If you plan to attend\, please acqui re a copy of the book ahead of time.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170320T0558020Z-446090-199@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506 SUMMARY: Nalanda Annual Retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:This year our retreat will be led by Lama Tulku Yeshi\, Rinpoch e. He is a highly accomplished practitioner\, teacher\, and writer. The ge neral topics are Bodhicitta\, Emptiness and the Six Paramitas\; i.e. the B odhisattva Path. You can learn more about Ven. Tulku Yeshi at the Sakya Mo nastery website under lamas. You can also follow him on Facebook\, Ven. Tu lku Yeshi. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This year our retreat will be led by Lama T ulku Yeshi\, Rinpoche. He is a highly accomplished practitioner\, teacher\ , and writer. The general topics are Bodhicitta\, Emptiness and the Six Pa ramitas\; i.e. the Bodhisattva Path. You can learn more about Ven. Tulku Y eshi at the Sakya Monastery website under lamas. You can also follow him on Facebook\, Ven. Tulku Yeshi.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170308T0444180Z-446090-200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: The Diamond Sutra - a reading circle DESCRIPTION:We will take turns reading the Diamond Sutra as a group in a re ading circle this month with Bob Harris.  The reading will be from the boo k Buddhist Wisdom by Edward Conze.  If you have a copy please bring it alo ng. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

We will take turns reading the Diamond Sutr a as a group in a reading circle this month with Bob Harris.  \;The re ading will be from the book Buddhist Wisdom by Edward Conze.  \;If you have a copy please bring it along.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170320T0553080Z-446090-201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170418T203000 SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra – Round Two RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170509;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:By students' request\, Blaine Snow and Bob Harris will reteach their Heart Sutra class starting on Tuesday April 18th from 7:00-8:30pm.   The class will go four Tuesdays until May 9th. The book we will use is Thi ch Nhat Hanh's The Heart of Understanding.  Edward Conze's Heart Sutra wil l also be used but this\, and weekly study handouts\, will be provided in PDF form or on paper.  The goal is for participants to dig deeper into the meaning and practice of the Heart Sutra and the Bodhisattva path.  The cl ass focuses mainly on study but we also practice the Heart Sutra with medi tation\, reciting\, and chanting. All are welcome. This class is being tau ght by two senior practitioners at Nalanda: Blaine Snow teaches at Saint M artin’s University and has practiced Buddhism since 1982.  Having studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten\, he completed the Dharmata Foundation’s teacher training course as well as a three-year Bud dhist study program.  In 2008 he was ordained to teach Buddhism under the lineage of Anam Thubten. Bob Harris has studied and practiced Buddhism sin ce 1965.  Having studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Anam Th ubten\, as well as many other Buddhist teachers\, Bob also studied under B uddhist scholar Edward Conze at the University of Washington.  Bob is an e xpert practitioner and deep source of knowledge and wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

By students' request\, Blaine Snow and Bob Harris will reteach their Heart Sutra class starting on Tuesday April 18th from 7:00-8:30pm.  \;The class will go four Tuesdays until May 9th. T he book we will use is Thich Nhat Hanh's The Heart of Understanding< /cite>.  \;Edward Conze's Heart Sutra will also be used b ut this\, and weekly study handouts\, will be provided in PDF form or on p aper.  \;The goal is for participants to dig deeper into the meaning a nd practice of the Heart Sutra and the Bodhisattva path.  \;The class focuses mainly on study but we also practice the Heart Sutra with meditati on\, reciting\, and chanting. All are welcome.

This class is being taught by two senior practitioners at Nalanda:

  • Bla ine Snow teaches at Saint Martin&rsquo\;s University and has prac ticed Buddhism since 1982.  \;Having studied many years with Geshe Jam yang Tsultrim and Anam Thubten\, he completed the Dharmata Foundation&rsqu o\;s teacher training course as well as a three-year Buddhist study progra m.  \;In 2008 he was ordained to teach Buddhism under the lineage of A nam Thubten.
  • Bob Harris has studied and practic ed Buddhism since 1965.  \;Having studied many years with Geshe Jamyan g Tsul-trim\, Anam Thubten\, as well as many other Buddhist teachers\, Bob also studied under Buddhist scholar Edward Conze at the University of Was hington.  \;Bob is an expert practitioner and deep source of knowledge and wisdom of the Buddhist tradition.
More info: snowinolympia@gmail.com CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170410T1919310Z-446090-202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170422T143000 SUMMARY:Training in Wisdom: Emptiness DESCRIPTION:A Teaching with Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

A Teaching with Bob Harris

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170410T1922570Z-446090-203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170606T203000 SUMMARY:The Lotus Sutra: Universal Teachings of the Mahayana RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170829;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170627T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170704T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170718T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170725T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170801T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170822T190000 DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Sutra is universal mindfulness practice at its best.  We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh’s: Opening the Heart of the Cosmos: Ins ights on the Lotus Sutra.  Thich Nhat Hanh shows that this revered sutra c an be a profound and practical guide to transforming ourselves and our wor ld.  We will learn about its historical and cultural place in East Asian B uddhism and focus on its power to transform our lives. This class will all ow participants to deepen their Buddhist practice by inquiring into Mahaya na teachings\, asking questions\, participating in discussions\, and devel oping a broader appreciation for the richness of the Buddhist tradition.   If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time. M ore info: snowinolympia@gmail.com Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attend ed This class is being taught by two senior practitioners at Nalanda: Blai ne Snow teaches at Saint Martin’s University and has practiced Buddhism si nce 1982.  He studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim and Ven. Anam Thubten.  He completed the Dharmata Foundation’s teacher training course and was ordained in 2008 to teach Buddhism under the lineage of Anam Thubt en. Bob Harris has studied and practiced Buddhism since 1965.  He has stud ied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Anam Thubten\, and many othe r important Lamas and masters. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Lotus Sutra is universal mindfulness pr actice at its best.  \;We will read from Thich Nhat Hanh&rsquo\;s: Opening the Heart of the Cosmos: Insights on the Lotus Sutra. &n bsp\;Thich Nhat Hanh shows that this revered sutra can be a profound and p ractical guide to transforming ourselves and our world.  \;We will lea rn about its historical and cultural place in East Asian Buddhism and focu s on its power to transform our lives.

This class will allow parti cipants to deepen their Buddhist practice by inquiring into Mahayana teach ings\, asking questions\, participating in discussions\, and developing a broader appreciation for the richness of the Buddhist tradition.  \;If you plan to attend\, please acquire a copy of the book ahead of time.

More info: snowinolymp ia@gmail.com

Cost: $5 dana/donations per class attended< /p>

This class is being taught by two senior practitioners at Nalanda:

  • Blaine Snow teaches at Saint Martin&rsquo \;s University and has practiced Buddhism since 1982.  \;He studied ma ny years with Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim and Ven. Anam Thubten.  \;He comp leted the Dharmata Foundation&rsquo\;s teacher training course and was ord ained in 2008 to teach Buddhism under the lineage of Anam Thubten.
    • < li>Bob Harris has studied and practiced Buddhism since 19 65.  \;He has studied many years with Geshe Jamyang Tsul-trim\, Anam T hubten\, and many other important Lamas and masters.
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170616T2326160Z-446090-204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170609T133000 SUMMARY:Mini Retreat: Buddha's Enlightenment Day DESCRIPTION:The Nalanda Institute will host and celebrate the enlightenment day of Buddha.  The Buddha’s enlightenment day is celebrated on the full moon day of the 4th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar (June 9th this yea r).  This holiest day of the Buddhist calendar will be observed through en gaging with the comprehensive Bodhisattva practice program. In particular the mini retreat will feature instruction and practice on: Meditative conc entration The foundation practice of compassion and loving kindness The ac tual practice of Bodhicitta (equalizing self and others and switching self and others) Integrating the above with the wisdom of selflessness/emptine ss\, and Bodhisattva dedication practice. All participants are encouraged to bring your textbook Sages Intent by Sakya Pandita. This program will be integrated with the regular noon meditation from 12:15 to 12:45\, and lun ch will be served right after that.  Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim and his famil y are providing a vegetarian lunch and tea for all participants.  Please l et us know if you plan to attend on that Friday. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Nalanda Institute will host and celebra te the enlightenment day of Buddha.  \;The Buddha&rsquo\;s enlightenme nt day is celebrated on the full moon day of the 4th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar (June 9th this year).  \;This holiest day of the Buddhi st calendar will be observed through engaging with the comprehensive Bodhi sattva practice program.

In particular the mi ni retreat will feature instruction and practice on:

  1. Medita tive concentration
  2. The foundation practice of compassion and lov ing kindness
  3. The actual practice of Bodhicitta (equalizing self and others and switching self and others)
  4. Integrating the above with the wisdom of selflessness/emptiness\, and
  5. Bodhisattva dedi cation practice.

All participants are encouraged to bring your textbook Sages Intent by Sakya Pandita.

This pro gram will be integrated with the regular noon meditation from 12:15 to 12: 45\, and lunch will be served right after that.  \;Loppon Jamyang Tsul trim and his family are providing a vegetarian lunch and tea for all parti cipants.  \;Please let us know if you plan to attend on that Friday. CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170531T1937340Z-446090-205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T150000 SUMMARY:Diamond Sutra Study Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20180131;BYDAY=4SA DESCRIPTION:Beginning June 24\, Bob Harris will lead a Diamond Sutra study group on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM at the Dharma Center. Members of the group will take turns reading aloud from “Buddhist Wisdom” by Edward Conze\, with time for discussion between paragraphs. If you don’ t have the book yet please come anyway--this format will make it easy to p articipate until you can obtain a copy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Beginning June 24\, Bob Harris will lead a Diamond Sutra study group on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM at the Dharma Center. Members of the group will take turns reading al oud from &ldquo\;Buddhist Wisdom&rdquo\; by Edward Conze\, with time for d iscussion between paragraphs. If you don&rsquo\;t have the book yet please come anyway--this format will make it easy to participate until you can o btain a copy.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180102T0128360Z-446090-206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170706 SUMMARY:Community Celebration of HH The Dalai Lama's Birthday DESCRIPTION:We will NOT meet at the Dharma Center on Thursday 7/6. Please c ome to the Olympia Center (222 Columbia St. NW\, downtown across from Perc ival Landing) for a video of His Holiness speaking earlier this year on 'H ope for the compassionate world' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The video will be followed by discussion led by Nalanda teachers\, and Tibetan refr eshment provided by the local Tibetan community. The public is invited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

We will NO T meet at the Dharma Center on Thursday 7/6. Please come t o the Olympia Center (222 Columbia St. NW\, downtown across from Percival Landing) for a video of His Holiness speaking earlier this year on 'Hope f or the compassionate world' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The video will be followed by discussion led by Nalanda teachers\, and Tibetan refreshme nt provided by the local Tibetan community. The public is invited.< /p> CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:The Olympia Center UID:20170616T2338170Z-446090-207@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170805 SUMMARY:Lopon Jamyang at Sakya Monastery\, Seattle RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=8 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang is honored to be serving as translator for a 7+ day intensive course on Sakya Pandita's 'Clarifying the Sage's Intent'. Ve n. Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche will teach this text from Sat 8/5 through Sat 8/1 2 as part of Sakya Monastery's year-long training on 'The Complete Path: A Systematic Training from Sutra to Tantra'. Sakya Pandita's text is our ma in study focus at Nalanda this year\, so here is your chance to hear anoth er teaching on what we have been studying\, or catch up with what you miss ed. More information is on the Sakya Monastery website. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jam yang is honored to be serving as translator for a 7+ day intensive course on Sakya Pandita's 'Clarifying the Sage's Intent'. Ven. Khenpo Jampa Rinpo che will teach this text from Sat 8/5 through Sat 8/12 as part of Sakya Monastery's year-long training on 'The Compl ete Path: A Systematic Training from Sutra to Tantra'. Sakya Pandita's tex t is our main study focus at Nalanda this year\, so here is your chance to hear another teaching on what we have been studying\, or catch up with wh at you missed. More information is on the Sakya Mona stery website.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Sakya Monastery UID:20170616T2344080Z-446090-208@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T203000 SUMMARY:The Bodhisattva Path RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20181231;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170720T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170803T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170810T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170817T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170824T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170831T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181122T190000 DESCRIPTION:Reading\, Study and Discussion led by Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim.   PLEASE NOTE: Lopon Jamyang will not have formal teachings during July and August.  He will return September 6.  During the summer\, we will keep me eting for practice\, meditation\, review\, and discussions led by senior s tudents. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Reading\, Study and Discussion led by Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim. \; \;

PLEASE NOTE:

Lopon Jamyan g will not \;have formal teachings during July and August. \; He w ill return September 6. \; \;During the summer\, we will keep meet ing for practice\, meditation\, review\, and discussions led by senior stu dents.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180616T1654370Z-446090-209@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T203000 SUMMARY:The Bodhisattva Path RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170831;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Senior Students lead reading\, study and discussion of the Path of the Bodhisattva. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Senior Students lead reading\, study and di scussion of the Path of the Bodhisattva.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170901T2211470Z-446090-210@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170719T200000 SUMMARY:Monday Evening Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181231;BYDAY=MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181119T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181224T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181231T190000 DESCRIPTION:Do you find that meditating with others strengthens your enthus iasm for practice? Then try out the Monday evening meditation sessions. Th e format is particularly accessible to beginning meditators. There are two 15 minute silent meditations with short opening and closing prayers\, led by senior students at Nalanda. The meditation session is followed by Q & A\, discussion\, or 'how to meditate' instruction\, depending on the inter ests of the participants that evening. No requirements\, just show up at 7 pm on any Monday evening at the Dharma Center\, 1620 Fourth Avenue (near Ralph's Thriftway). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Do you find that meditating with others strengthens your enthusiasm for practice? Then try out the Monday evening meditation sessions. The format is particularl y accessible to beginning meditators. There are two 15 minute silent medit ations with short opening and closing prayers\, led by senior students at Nalanda. The meditation session is followed by Q &\; A\, discussion\, o r 'how to meditate' instruction\, depending on the interests of the partic ipants that evening. No requirements\, just show up at 7 pm on any Monday evening at the Dharma Center\, 1620 Fourth Avenue (near Ralph's Thriftway) .

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0047360Z-446090-211@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T204500 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism Class RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20170919;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Saunders will teach this class on two Tuesday evenings: 9/1 2 and 9/19. It is intended for those new to Buddhism. It will cover many o f the main concepts in Buddhism and provide attendees with a good foundati on for further study of the Buddhist Path. The class attempts to provide a solid understanding of suffering and its causes\, as taught by the Buddha \, and main features of the Path out of suffering as practiced in differen t Buddhist traditions. The recommended text for this class is Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron. It has an easy question and answer format\, is short\, and is readily available cheaply. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Saunders will teach this class on two Tuesday evenings: 9/12 and 9/19. It is inten ded for those new to Buddhism. It will cover many of the main concepts in Buddhism and provide attendees with a good foundation for further study of the Buddhist Path. The class attempts to provide a solid understanding of suffering and its causes\, as taught by the Buddha\, and main features of the Path out of suffering as practiced in different Buddhist traditions. The recommended text for this class is Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten C hodron. It has an easy question and answer format\, is short\, and is read ily available cheaply.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170901T2230070Z-446090-212@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T160000 SUMMARY: Tsa Tsa Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Tsa tsa making workshop at the pott ery studio of Pam Sinclair. Tsa tsas are sacred images made by Tibetan Bud dhists as a meditation practice. You will make a porcelain stupa using a m old that Geshe Jamyang brought back from India. You will also get to exper iment with other molds and stamps to create a ceramic relief plaque. Locat ion: Pam’s studio in McCleary  Space limited: Space in the workshop is lim ited to 12 participants. You must be registered to attend this event. To r eserve your space\, email Pat Wald pbwald@gmail.com Directions to the stud io\, carpooling arrangements\, and further information will be sent to you after you are registered for the workshop. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

You are invited to attend a Tsa tsa making workshop at the potte ry studio of Pam Sinclair. Tsa tsas are sacred images made by Tibetan Budd hists as a meditation practice. You will make a porcelain stupa using a mo ld that Geshe Jamyang brought back from India. You will also get to experi ment with other molds and stamps to create a ceramic relief plaque.

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Directions to the studio\, carpooling arrangement s\, and further information will be sent to you after you are registered f or the workshop.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170901T2231590Z-446090-213@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171003T203000 SUMMARY:The Vimalkirti Sutra RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20171024;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Harris and Blaine Snow will teach this class on Tuesday nig hts. One of the interesting things about this Sutra is that Vimalakirti wa s a highly accomplished lay person who was highly praised by the Buddha. I t demonstrates that one does not have to become a monk or a nun to reach t he peaks of Buddhist realization. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Harris a nd Blaine Snow will teach this class on Tuesday nights. One of the interes ting things about this Sutra is that Vimalakirti was a highly accomplished lay person who was highly praised by the Buddha. It demonstrates that one does not have to become a monk or a nun to reach the peaks of Buddhist re alization.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170901T2237090Z-446090-214@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170920T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170920T210000 SUMMARY:Walk With Me - a film about Thich Nhat Hanh - Martin Way Cinemas DESCRIPTION:This is a sponsored showing of the film at Martin Way Cinemas. Tickets available at: Thich Nhat Hanh film tickets X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a sp onsored showing of the film at Martin Way Cinemas. Tickets available at: \;Thich Nhat Hanh film tickets

CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Martin Way Cinemas UID:20170905T1915370Z-446090-215@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T203000 SUMMARY:Teaching by Lama Pema DESCRIPTION:UNDERTANDING THE BODHISATTVA PATH by Lama Pema Nalanda will hos t visting teacher\, Venerable Khenpo Pema Wangdak\, who will talk about th e Bodhisattva aspirations and path. He will also address questions aobut B odhisattva vows. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

UNDERTANDING THE BODHISATTVA PATH

b y Lama Pema

Nalanda will host visti ng teacher\, Venerable Khenpo Pema Wangdak\, who will talk about the Bodhi sattva aspirations and path. He will also address questions aobut Bodhisat tva vows.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170905T1853130Z-446090-216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T120000 SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Lama Pema will administer the Bodhisattva Vow to th ose wishing to take it X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

On Sunday\, Lama Pema will administ er the Bodhisattva Vow to those wishing to take it

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20170905T1855590Z-446090-217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180101T140000 SUMMARY:Celebration of New Year DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Dharma Center for a Nalanda New Year even t.  11 am - 12:30: practice session to include a wide range of practices w e have engaged in during the year\, and to honor the anniversary of Sakya Pandita.  12:30 - 2 pm: social and pot-luck meal.  Both the Dharma Center and Amahoro House will be open\, for meditation and socializing respective ly. 1620 Fourth Av E\, near Ralph's Thriftway. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Please join us at the Dharma Center for a N alanda New Year event. \;
11 am - 12:30: practic e session to include a wide range of practices we have engaged in during t he year\, and to honor the anniversary of Sakya Pandita. \;
12 :30 - 2 pm: social and pot-luck meal. \;
Both the D harma Center and Amahoro House will be open\, for meditation and socializi ng respectively. \;1620 Fourth Av E\, near Ralph's Thri ftway.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0034040Z-446090-218@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180104T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20180706;BYDAY=1TH DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at \;< a href='http://nalandaolywa.org/activities-2013/firstThursdays.php'>First Thursday at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180616T1641140Z-446090-219@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190630;BYDAY=1TH DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on the first Thursay of e ach month.  Any changes will be noted at First Thursday at the Nalanda Ins titute. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang will present a teaching on th e first Thursay of each month. \; Any changes will be noted at \;< a href='http://nalandaolywa.org/activities-2013/firstThursdays.php'>First Thursday at the Nalanda Institute.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0045350Z-446090-220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180107T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180107T134500 SUMMARY:Green Tara Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20181207;BYDAY=1SU DESCRIPTION:Kim's Green Tara group 'Meditation\, Music\, Mantras\, and Move ment' is on for Sun 1/7 at 12:15-1:45 PM\, and subsequent first Sundays ea ch month.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Kim's Green Tara group 'Meditation\, Music\ , Mantras\, and Movement' is on for \;Sun 1/7 \;a t \;12:15-1:45 PM\, and subsequent first Sundays each month. \;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0056060Z-446090-221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180130T203000 SUMMARY:Prajnaparamita Sutra RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180410;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180227T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180313T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180327T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join Bob Harris and Blaine Snow to read\, discuss\, and contemp late what is considered to be the first Buddhist text to present the ideal of the bodhisattva and the principle of emptiness – the perfect wisdom sc ripture or prajnaparamita sutra. As a deity\, Prajnaparamita is feminine a nd called 'mother of the Buddhas.' We will read from Hixon's 'contemplativ e expansion' of this Mahayana classic and discuss the historical context o f the times\, the centuries in India before and after the Common Era. Bob was a student of the renowned prajnaparamita scholar\, Edward Conze\, so h e will be able to give us special insight into the prajnaparamita literatu re that became the basis for Nagarjuna's Middle Way Madhyamaka philosophy. Hixon's is a translation of incomparable spiritual and poetic beauty\, a text to savor\, contemplate\, and meditate on. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join Bob Harris and Blaine Snow to read\, discuss\, and contemplate what is considered to be the first Buddhist text to present the ideal of the b odhisattva and the principle of emptiness &ndash\; the perfect wisdom scri pture or prajnaparamita sutra. As a deity\, Prajnaparamita is feminine and called 'mother of the Buddhas.' We will read from Hixon's 'contemplative expansion' of this Mahayana classic and discuss the historical context of the times\, the centuries in India before and after the Common Era. Bob wa s a student of the renowned prajnaparamita scholar\, Edward Conze\, so he will be able to give us special insight into the prajnaparamita literature that became the basis for Nagarjuna's Middle Way Madhyamaka philosophy. H ixon's is a translation of incomparable spiritual and poetic beauty\, a te xt to savor\, contemplate\, and meditate on.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180328T2145390Z-446090-222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T203000 SUMMARY:Movie Night: Losar DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the first day of Losar (Tibetan New Year) we will have a movie and refreshments at the Dharma Center. Please hold the date\, and come for a fun evening! Blaine has some ideas for films\, so stay tun ed for details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

To celebrate the first day of Losar (Tibeta n New Year) we will have a movie and refreshments at the Dharma Center. Pl ease hold the date\, and come for a fun evening! Blaine has some ideas for films\, so stay tuned for details.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0108530Z-446090-223@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 SUMMARY:ANNUAL RETREAT RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang will be the lead teacher\, and has proposed begi nning sessions on the afternoon of Friday 5/4\, continuing through noon on  Sunday 5/6. On Friday and Saturday there will be opportunities for indivi dual consultations with Loppon Jamyang about your spiritual practice (appl ying Dharma to 'real' life). Gwinwood Retreat Cemter\, Lacey. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang will be the lead tea cher\, and has proposed beginning sessions on the afternoon of \;Fr iday 5/4\, continuing through \;noon&nb sp\;on \;Sunday 5/6. \;On Friday and Sat urday there will be opportunities for individual consultations with Loppon Jamyang about your spiritual practice (applying Dharma to 'real' life).

Gwinwood Retreat Cemter\, Lacey.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180101T0114390Z-446090-224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180304T153000 SUMMARY:Sakya Monastery Teaching DESCRIPTION:Lopon Jamyang will teach at Sakya Monastery on TWO REALITIES: N on-Conceptual Awareness vs. Conceptual Thought X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Lopon Jamyang will teach at Sakya Monastery on TWO REALITIES: \;Non-Conceptual Awareness vs. Conceptual Thought CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Sakya Monastery UID:20180129T1841170Z-446090-225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180529 SUMMARY:Saga Dawa: Events All Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Buddha's birth\, enllightenment\, and parinirvana. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Celebrate Buddha's birth\, enllightenment\, and parinirvana.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180129T1846110Z-446090-226@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180224T143000 SUMMARY:Bob Harris:
Aspiring to the Path of Seeing DESCRIPTION:The Path of Seeing is the pinnacle of the Five Paths.  This Tal k focuses on the preliminaries of that path.  These preliminaries are call ed the Path of Accumulation. This is led by Bob Harris. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Path of Seeing is the pinnacle of the Five Paths.  \;This Talk focuses on the preliminaries of that path.  \;These preliminaries are called the Path of Accumulation.

This is led by Bob Harris.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180217T2126190Z-446090-227@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T150000 SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Empowerment &\; Teaching in Olympia DESCRIPTION:Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche of the Heruka Institute in Seattle will be at Nalanda next month\, offering the Empowerment from 10-noon\, then Tibe tan Healing Meditation from 1-3pm.  \;Suggested donation is $15-20. &n bsp\;Details are not quite final\, so contact the event sponsor kabbey48@gmail.com for information and regis tration.  \;Nalanda is pleased to make our Dharma Center available for this event\, and glad to welcome Tulku Yeshe again -- he taught our 2017 Nalanda retreat. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche of the Heruka Institut e in Seattle will be at Nalanda next month\, offering the Empowerment from 10-noon\, then Tibetan Healing Meditation from 1-3pm. &\;nbsp\;Suggest ed donation is $15-20. &\;nbsp\;Details are not quite final\, so contac t the event sponsor <\;a href='mailto:kabbey48@gmail.com'>\;kabbey48@g mail.com<\;/a>\; for information and registration. &\;nbsp\;Nalanda is pleased to make our Dharma Center available for this event\, and glad to welcome Tulku Yeshe again -- he taught our 2017 Nalanda retreat.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180328T2140360Z-446090-228@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T143000 SUMMARY:Fourth Saturday talk by Bob Harris DESCRIPTION:Bob's topic for this month is 'Buddhist Cosmology: the 31 Plane s of Existence'.  It's about worlds numerous as the sands of river Ganges. Meets at the Dharma Center\, 1620 Fourth Avenue. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob's topic for this month is 'Buddhist Cos mology: the 31 Planes of Existence'. \;
It's about worlds numerou s as the sands of river Ganges. Meets at the Dharma Center\, 1620 Fourth A venue.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180616T1634470Z-446090-229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180706T210000 SUMMARY:Dalai Lama's Birthday Celebration - at the Olympia Community Center DESCRIPTION:Again this year\, Nalanda Institute is hosting a free celebrati on of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his birthday\, July 6. This was so well attended last year we have reserved a larger room at the Olympia C ommunity Center. The program will feature a short talk by Loppon Jamyang T sultrim\, chanting by Loppon Jamyang and Lama Lungrik\, and a 50-minute vi deo of His Holiness. No charge\; light refreshments are provided. Please c ome to help us honor and celebrate the life and work of this extraordinary individual - solely dedicated to the welfare of all beings and universall y recognized as a source of inspiration and delight. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Again this year\, Nalanda Institute is host ing a free celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his birthday \, July 6. This was so well attended last year we have reserved a larger r oom at the Olympia Community Center. The program will feature a short talk by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim\, chanting by Loppon Jamyang and Lama Lungrik\ , and a 50-minute video of His Holiness. No charge\; light refreshments ar e provided. Please come to help us honor and celebrate the life and work o f this extraordinary individual - solely dedicated to the welfare of all b eings and universally recognized as a source of inspiration and delight. CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Olympia Community Center UID:20180616T1640340Z-446090-230@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815 SUMMARY: HH the Sakya Trichen in Portland\, OR DESCRIPTION:The NW Tibetan Cultural Association will host His Holiness Kyab gon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (the 41st Sakya Trizin) for a full-day teachin g at Bodkhang on Wednesday\, August 15\, 2018. This is an uncommon local o pportunity to hear teaching from an important figure from the older genera tion of Tibetan masters (b. 1945). As the 41st Sakya Trizin (throneholder) until 2017\, His Holiness led the Sakya Order for over 50 years.  Loppon Jamyang plans to attend and we may be able to organize carpools. A Vajraki laya Empowerment will begin at 9:30 AM\, and a Transference of Consciousne ss (Phowa) teaching at 2 PM. Details to follow\, but mark your calendar if you would like to attend. Suggested Donation: $25 for ages 19 and over. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The NW Tibetan Cultural Association will ho st His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (the 41st Sakya Trizin) fo r a full-day teaching at Bodkhang on Wednesday\, August 15\, 2018. This is an uncommon local opportunity to hear teaching from an important figure f rom the older generation of Tibetan masters (b. 1945). As the 41st Sakya T rizin (throneholder) until 2017\, His Holiness led the Sakya Order for ove r 50 years. \;
Loppon Jamyang plans to attend and we may be able to organize carpools. A Vajrakilaya Empowerment will begin at 9:30 AM\, an d a Transference of Consciousness (Phowa) teaching at 2 PM. Details to fol low\, but mark your calendar if you would like to attend. Suggested Donati on: $25 for ages 19 and over.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:The NW Tibetan Cultural Association UID:20180616T1646380Z-446090-231@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T143000 SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION:Dharma Talk: 3 Visions & 22 Indriyas X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Dharma Talk: 3 Visions &\; 22 Indriyas< /h4> CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180719T1321410Z-446090-232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T133000 SUMMARY:Reception for Sakya Trichen in Olympia DESCRIPTION:For More Information see: Reception for Sakya Trichen. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For More Information see: Reception for Sakya Trichen.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Super (Chinese) Buffet UID:20180810T2023450Z-446090-233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818 SUMMARY:Chakrasamvara Empowerment at Sakya Monastery RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:With His Holiness Sakya Trichen at Sakya Monastery\, Seattle 5- 8 pm on Sat\, 2-8 pm on Sun.  Attendance at both sessions is required to r eceive the empowerment.  The suggested donation is $300 for Monastery non- members.  Check Chakrasamvara Empowerment for details.  His Holiness Sakya Trichen commented: “Unlike other mandala such as Hevajra or Kalachakra\, the Chakrasamvara mandala is still fully manifested and active in the twen ty-four holy places in India.  For this reason\, Chakrasamvara and his con sort\, Vajrayogini\, are considered one of the most effective deities of o ur time.” The prerequisite for taking this empowerment is Refuge.  There a re no commitments.  This empowerment fulfils the prerequisite for a Vajray ogini empowerment by a Sakya Lama. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With His Holiness Sakya Trichen at Sakya Mo nastery\, Seattle

5-8 pm on Sat\, 2-8 pm on Sun.  \;Attendance at both sessions is required to receive the empowerment.  \;The sugge sted donation is $300 for Monastery non-members.  \;Check Chakrasamvara Empowerment for details.  \;His Holiness Sakya Trichen commented:

&ldquo\;Unlike other mandala suc h as Hevajra or Kalachakra\, the Chakrasamvara mandala is still fully mani fested and active in the twenty-four holy places in India.  \;For this reason\, Chakrasamvara and his consort\, Vajrayogini\, are considered one of the most effective deities of our time.&rdquo\;

The p rerequisite for taking this empowerment is Refuge.  \;There are no com mitments.  \;This empowerment fulfils the prerequisite for a Vajrayogi ni empowerment by a Sakya Lama.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Sakya Monastery UID:20180810T2017250Z-446090-234@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181009T203000 SUMMARY:Exploring Emptiness in the Heart Sutra RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181114;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181106T190000 DESCRIPTION:It is not easy for most of us to begin to understand the concep t of emptiness in Buddhism.  The Heart Sutra is a pithy explanation\, but perhaps so pithy it is not intuitively accessible to the beginner.  Next m onth\, Blaine S and Bob H are offering a deep look at the Heart Sutra\, us ing Thich Nhat Hanh's new book The Other Shore and Anam Thubten's commenta ry on the Heart Sutra entitled The Fragrance of Emptiness.  Plan ahead to purchase your texts in time for the first class. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

It is not easy for most of us to begin to u nderstand the concept of emptiness in Buddhism.  \;The Heart Sutra is a pithy explanation\, but perhaps so pithy it is not intuitively accessibl e to the beginner.  \;Next month\, Blaine S and Bob H are offering a d eep look at the Heart Sutra\, using Thich Nhat Hanh's new book The O ther Shore and Anam Thubten's commentary on the Heart Sutra entitle d The Fragrance of Emptiness.  \;Plan ahead to purchase y our texts in time for the first class.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20180930T2012270Z-446090-235@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181122T203000 SUMMARY:NO MEETING This Thursday DESCRIPTION:Reading\, Study and Discussion led by Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim.   PLEASE NOTE: Lopon Jamyang will not have formal teachings during July and August.  He will return September 6.  During the summer\, we will keep me eting for practice\, meditation\, review\, and discussions led by senior s tudents. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Reading\, Study and Discussion led by Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim. \; \;

PLEASE NOTE:

Lopon Jamyan g will not \;have formal teachings during July and August. \; He w ill return September 6. \; \;During the summer\, we will keep meet ing for practice\, meditation\, review\, and discussions led by senior stu dents.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181110T2249270Z-446090-236@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181106T203000 SUMMARY:NO MEETING: Exploring Emptiness in the Heart Sutra DESCRIPTION:It is not easy for most of us to begin to understand the concep t of emptiness in Buddhism.  The Heart Sutra is a pithy explanation\, but perhaps so pithy it is not intuitively accessible to the beginner.  Next m onth\, Blaine S and Bob H are offering a deep look at the Heart Sutra\, us ing Thich Nhat Hanh's new book The Other Shore and Anam Thubten's commenta ry on the Heart Sutra entitled The Fragrance of Emptiness.  Plan ahead to purchase your texts in time for the first class. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

It is not easy for most of us to begin to u nderstand the concept of emptiness in Buddhism.  \;The Heart Sutra is a pithy explanation\, but perhaps so pithy it is not intuitively accessibl e to the beginner.  \;Next month\, Blaine S and Bob H are offering a d eep look at the Heart Sutra\, using Thich Nhat Hanh's new book The O ther Shore and Anam Thubten's commentary on the Heart Sutra entitle d The Fragrance of Emptiness.  \;Plan ahead to purchase y our texts in time for the first class.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181110T2235510Z-446090-237@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181117T203000 SUMMARY:Khenpo Pema Public Talk DESCRIPTION:Generosity A Giving Attitude that Touches All Aspects of Our Li ves X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Generosity

A Giving Attitude tha t Touches All Aspects of Our Lives

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181116T1542420Z-446090-238@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T120000 SUMMARY:Khenpo Pema: Public Talk DESCRIPTION:Basics of Buddhist Thought and Practice X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Basics of Buddhist Thought and Practice CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181110T2243360Z-446090-239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181118T170000 SUMMARY:Taking Refuge & The Bodhisatva Vow DESCRIPTION:Refuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vows Khenpo Pema offers Refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Refuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vows

Khenpo Pema offers Refuge

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181110T2246160Z-446090-240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181119T201500 SUMMARY:Introduction to Vajrayana Buddhism - Khenpo Pema DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Pema gives a public talk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Khenpo Pema gives a public talk

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181116T1543500Z-446090-241@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181124T143000 SUMMARY:'Overcoming Obstacles to Practice'- Bob Harris DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181116T1539370Z-446090-242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T203000 SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20181218;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:With Blaine Snow and Bob Harris.   No past attendance requried.  Everyone welcome! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Blaine Snow and Bob Harris.  \;

No past attendance requried.  \;Everyone welcome!

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181209T2223010Z-446090-243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180108T203000 SUMMARY:'Introduction to Buddhism' class RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20180205;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T190000 DESCRIPTION:This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, althou gh anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of G eshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1.5 hour classes on Tu esdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourth Avenue\, near Ralp h's grocery). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, although anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of Geshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1. 5 hour classes on Tuesdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourt h Avenue\, near Ralph's grocery).

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181209T2227210Z-446090-244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T203000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190205;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T190000 DESCRIPTION:This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, althou gh anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of G eshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1.5 hour classes on Tu esdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourth Avenue\, near Ralp h's grocery). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, although anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of Geshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1. 5 hour classes on Tuesdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourt h Avenue\, near Ralph's grocery).

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181209T2231050Z-446090-245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181222T143000 SUMMARY:Basic Buddhism Revisited - Bob Harris DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181216T0149290Z-446090-246@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T203000 SUMMARY:Classical Buddhist Foundation Practice [Ngöndro] RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190909;BYDAY=2MO,4MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190610T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190624T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190722T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190812T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190826T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T190000 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang will provide a new regular program on the second and fourth Monday evenings beginning in January.  Five foundation practic es will be studied and practiced\, each for about 2 months during the year . The five are: refuge\, prostration\, mandala offering\, Vajrasattva\, an d Guru Yoga practice.  Ngöndro means 'prerequisite' -- these practices are prerequisites for Vajrayana practice.   These sessions are appropriate fo r any level of student\, provided you are interested in intense focus on t hese traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang will provide a new regular p rogram on the second and fourth Monday evenings beginning in January.  \; Five foundation practices will be studied and practiced\, each for abou t 2 months during the year. The five are: refuge\, prostration\, mandala o ffering\, Vajrasattva\, and Guru Yoga practice. \; Ngö\;ndro means 'prerequisite' -- these practices are prerequisites for Vajrayana practic e.
 \;

These sessions are appropriate for any level of s tudent\, provided you are interested in intense focus on these traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190918T2253440Z-446090-247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat at Gwinwood Retreat Center RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:It's nearby -- on the shore of Hicks Lake in Lacey -- and a goo d chance to spend a few days on your Dharma well-being\, outside the bustl e of daily life.  Our main teacher will be the Venerable Khenpo Jampa Rinp oche (from Sakya Monastery)\, with our own precious teacher Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim offering translation support.  The sessions will support this ye ar's theme 'Training the Mind\, Changing Our Self'.  The retreat begins Fr iday afternoon (be there by 1:30 PM) and ends Sunday before lunch.  Retrea t information and a registration form are available at the links below\, a nd paper copies will be in the Dharma Center.  Cost is $165.  This include s two days of teaching and practice\, plus 5 meals and 2 nights accommodat ions.  Give yourself a vacation\, and recharge your practice. Retreat Regi stration and Information RETREAT REGISTRATON RETREAT GUIDE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

It's nearby -- on the shore of Hicks Lake i n Lacey -- and a good chance to spend a few days on your Dharma well-being \, outside the bustle of daily life.  \;Our main teacher will be the < a href='https://www.sakya.org/2009/11/sakya-monastery-welcomes-our-new-abb ot-venerable-khenpo-jampa-tenphel/'>Venerable Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche (f rom Sakya Monastery)\, with our own precious teacher Loppon Jamyang Tsultr im offering translation support.  \;The sessions will support this yea r's theme 'Training the Mind\, Changing Our Self'.  \;The retreat begi ns Friday afternoon (be there by 1:30 PM) and ends Sunday before lunch. &n bsp\;Retreat information and a registration form are available at the link s below\, and paper copies will be in the Dharma Center.  \;Cost is $1 65.  \;This includes two days of teaching and practice\, plus 5 meals and 2 nights accommodations.  \;Give yourself a vacat ion\, and recharge your practice.

Retreat Registration and Inform ation

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190519T0012300Z-446090-248@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T040000 SUMMARY:Enlightenment Day DESCRIPTION:Refuge Offered at 10 am by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Refuge Offered at 10 am by Loppon Jamyang T sultrim

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190518T1938540Z-446090-249@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706 SUMMARY:His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Birthday DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20181227T0033430Z-446090-250@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T204500 SUMMARY:Chanting\, Meditation\, Discussion RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200229;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T190000 DESCRIPTION:The plan is to have two silent meditation sessions.  The first one may be briefer (10 minutes?) aimed at generating mindfulness.  The sec ond one will be a guided session supporting our theme for the year\, 'Trai ning the Mind\, Changing our Self'.  Guided sessions will cover topics suc h as lovingkindness\, compassion\, bodhicitta\, exchanging self and others \, etc.  There will NOT be assigned reading\, but Loppon Jamyang may recom mend some books as optional resources to review as desired. These sessions are appropriate for any level of student.  If you have not been attending Thursdays\, please come and check out these sessions to see if they advan ce your personal practice and life.  About half the sessions will be led b y Geshe-La plans to lead on the first and third Thursdays\, with other wee ks led by senior practitioners he has selected and trained. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The plan is to have two silent meditation s essions.  \;The first one may be briefer (10 minutes?) aimed at genera ting mindfulness.  \;The second one will be a guided session supportin g our theme for the year\, 'Training the Mind\, Changing our Self'.  \ ;Guided sessions will cover topics such as lovingkindness\, compassion\, b odhicitta\, exchanging self and others\, etc.  \;There will NOT be ass igned reading\, but Loppon Jamyang may recommend some books as optional re sources to review as desired.

These sessions are appropriate for a ny level of student.  \;If you have not been attending Thursdays\, ple ase come and check out these sessions to see if they advance your personal practice and life.  \;About half the sessions will be led by Geshe-La plans to lead on the first and third Thursdays\, with other weeks led by senior practitioners he has selected and trained.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200303T1645350Z-446090-251@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190901T203000 SUMMARY:Dharma Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20210630;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200702T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200806T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T190000 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang presents a formal dharma talk on the first Thurs day of each month\, except during the summer months. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang presents a formal dharma tal k on the first Thursday of each month\, except during the summer months. CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20201231T1837370Z-446090-252@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190126T150000 SUMMARY:Dharma Talk: Mandala of the 5 Buddhas DESCRIPTION:Basic Vajrayana made accessable by Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Basic Vajrayana made accessable by Bob Harr is

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190223T1552040Z-446090-255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190319T203000 SUMMARY:Spring Study Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190423;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Harris and Blaine Snow are hosting a discussion group over six consecutive Tuesdays starting in March\, so reserve space on your cale ndar now!  Each week will feature discussion of a selected essay (range fr om 4 to 17 pages): Garfield\, Buddhism in the West Garfield\, The Three Tu rnings of the Wheel of Dharma: Why They are Essential to All of Us Thatche r\, Disconnect the Dots Tarrant\, Avatamsaka -- The Garland of Flowers Whi ch We Are In Wallace\, A Buddhist View of Free Will Garfield\, Human Right s and Compassion: Toward a Unified Moral Framework The essays will be avai lable through the Nalanda website soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Harris and Blaine Snow are hosting a di scussion group over six consecutive Tuesdays starting in March\, so reserv e space on your calendar now!  \;Each week will feature discussion of a selected essay (range from 4 to 17 pages):

  • Garfield\,&nbs p\;Buddhism in the West
  • Garfield\, \;The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma: Why They are Essential to All of Us
  • Thatcher\, \;Disconnect the Dots
  • Tarrant\, \;Avatamsaka -- The Garland of Flowers Which We Ar e In
  • Wallace\, \;A Buddhist View of Free Will
  • Garfield\, \;Human Rights and Compassion: Toward a Unified Moral Framework

The essays will be avail able through the Nalanda website soon.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190204T2045280Z-446090-256@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T203000 SUMMARY:CANCELED TODAY Classical Buddhist Fo undation Practice DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang will provide a new regular program on the second and fourth Monday evenings beginning in January.  Five foundation practic es will be studied and practiced\, each for about 2 months during the year . The five are: refuge\, prostration\, mandala offering\, Vajrasattva\, an d Guru Yoga practice.  Ngöndro means 'prerequisite' -- these practices are prerequisites for Vajrayana practice.   These sessions are appropriate fo r any level of student\, provided you are interested in intense focus on t hese traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang will provide a new regular p rogram on the second and fourth Monday evenings beginning in January.  \; Five foundation practices will be studied and practiced\, each for abou t 2 months during the year. The five are: refuge\, prostration\, mandala o ffering\, Vajrasattva\, and Guru Yoga practice. \; Ngö\;ndro means 'prerequisite' -- these practices are prerequisites for Vajrayana practic e.
 \;

These sessions are appropriate for any level of s tudent\, provided you are interested in intense focus on these traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0406240Z-446090-257@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T125000 SUMMARY: Week Day Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0407250Z-446090-258@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190219T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190219T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0408290Z-446090-259@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T125000 SUMMARY:CANCELED TODAY
Week Day Meditatio n DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0408160Z-446090-260@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190212T125000 SUMMARY:CANCELED TODAY
Week Day Meditatio n DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0408020Z-446090-261@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190219T203000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism DESCRIPTION:See: Introduction to Buddhism X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

See: Introduction to Buddhism

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0422330Z-446090-262@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T203000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism DESCRIPTION:This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, althou gh anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of G eshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1.5 hour classes on Tu esdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourth Avenue\, near Ralp h's grocery). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This class is intended for people very new to Buddhism\, although anyone is welcome. Bob Saunders\, the teacher\, has been a student of Geshe Jamyang for about 30 years. He will offer four 1. 5 hour classes on Tuesdays (skips Jan 22) at the Dharma Center (1620 Fourt h Avenue\, near Ralph's grocery).

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190211T0416420Z-446090-263@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T143000 SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION: 'Have You Seen This Before? Three Essentials.' A Dharma Talk b y Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

 \;'Have You Seen This Be fore? Three Essentials.' A Dharma Talk by Bob Harris

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190223T1554350Z-446090-264@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190712 SUMMARY:Sakya Monlam for World Peace RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual North America Sakya Monlam for World Peace This impo rtant event will take place at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nalanda exp ects to be involved! A grand welcoming ceremony may be held on Thursday\, July 11. More information as it approaches\, but you can learn about last year's event at http://sakyamonlamnorthamerica.org/. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

3rd Annual North America Sakya Monl am for World Peace \;This important event will take place at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nalanda expects to be involved! A grand we lcoming ceremony may be held on Thursday\, July 11. More information as it approaches\, but you can learn about last year's event at \;http://sakyamonlamnorthamerica.org/.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION: Lynnwood Convention Center\, Lynnwood WA UID:20190304T1701230Z-446090-265@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190709T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190709T193000 SUMMARY:Preliminary Chakrasamvara Empowerment DESCRIPTION:Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Khabgon Trizin Rinpoche  IMPORTANT! This event will take place at: Chùa Liên Hoa 1911 12th Avenue \, NE Olympia\, WA 98506 NOTE: This is a prerequisit for the Chakrasamvara Empowerment on July 10. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Kh abgon Trizin Rinpoche

 \;IMPORTANT! \;Th is event will take place at:

Chù\;a Liê\;n Hoa
1911 12th Aven ue\, NE
Olympia\, WA 98506

NOTE: \;This is a prerequisit \;for the Chakrasamvara Empowerment on July 10.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Chùa Liên Hoa Temple\, 1911 12th Ave NE\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20190626T2107170Z-446090-266@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T190000 SUMMARY:Chakrasamvara Empowerment DESCRIPTION:Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Khabgon Trizin Rinpoche IMPORTANT! This event will take place at:  Chùa Liên Hoa 1911 12th Avenue \, NE Olympia\, WA 98506 NOTE: The Preliminary Chakrasamvara offered July 9 is required for this Empowerment. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Kh abgon Trizin Rinpoche

IMPORTANT! \;This even t will take place at:

 \;Chù\;a Liê\;n Hoa
1911 12th Aven ue\, NE
Olympia\, WA 98506

NOTE: The Prelimi nary Chakrasamvara offered July 9 is required for this Empowerment.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Chùa Liên Hoa Temple\, 1911 12th Ave NE\, Olympia\, WA 98506 UID:20190516T2148400Z-446090-267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T103000 SUMMARY: Guru Yoga of Sapan-Manjushri Empowerment DESCRIPTION:Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Khabgon Trizin Rinpoche Note - Chakrasamvara or other highest tantra empowerment is required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bestowed by His Holiness the 42ND Sakya Kh abgon Trizin Rinpoche

Note - Chakrasamvara or ot her highest tantra empowerment is required.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:NALANDA INSTITUE UID:20190516T2141500Z-446090-269@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190616T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190616T134500 SUMMARY:Green Tara Group DESCRIPTION:Kim's Green Tara group 'Meditation\, Music\, Mantras\, and Move ment' is on the second Sundays each month.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Kim's Green Tara group 'Meditation\, Music\ , Mantras\, and Movement' is on the second \;Sundays each month. \ ;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190518T1939120Z-446090-270@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190518T2357550Z-446090-272@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T125000 SUMMARY:NO Week Day Meditation\; --On Retreat-- DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190519T0013340Z-446090-273@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190518T2358370Z-446090-274@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T125000 SUMMARY:Week Day Meditation DESCRIPTION:Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectarian silent meditatio n. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to c ome and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,donations optional. Th is meditation is led by Bob Harris. Contact Bob Harris for more info: 352- 2819 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Every weekday at noon we offer a non-sectar ian silent meditation. We do two sessions of 15 minutes\, allowing enough time for people to come and go within the noon hour. Beginners welcome\,do nations optional. This meditation is led by Bob Harris.

Contact Bo b Harris for more info: 352-2819

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190518T2357250Z-446090-275@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T120000 SUMMARY:Aspirations of Samantabhadra\;
Jamyang at Sakya Monastery DESCRIPTION:All-Encompassing Aspirations of Samantabhadra Our own beloved t eacher is giving a special two-part teaching at Sakya Monastery on 'the Ki ng of Prayers'.  This aspiration text is based on Bodhisattva Samantabhadr a and is commonly recited as a Bodhisattva aspiration either individually or collectively in a large gathering to instill personal and global peace. 2 sessions: 10 am - Noon & 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Suggested donations for non-me mbers $50 both talks\, $30 for one. Online registration .   Our Teacher\, Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim will teach 2 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

All-Encompassing Aspirations of Samantabha dra

Our own beloved teacher is giving a special two-part teaching at Sakya Monastery on 'th e King of Prayers'.  \;This aspiration text is based on Bodhisattva Sa mantabhadra and is commonly recited as a Bodhisattva aspiration either ind ividually or collectively in a large gathering to instill personal and glo bal peace.

2 sessions: 10 am - Noon &\; 1:30 - 3:30 pm.

Suggested donations for non-members $50 both talks\, $30 for one. Online registration .

 \;

Our Teacher\, Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim will teach 2

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190519T0009500Z-446090-276@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T140000 SUMMARY:Meet His Holiness Sakya Trizin DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 8\, 1 - 2 PM: We will hold a brief greet ing ceremony at Nalanda when His Holiness arrives in town\, allowing an op portunity for him to bless our Dharma Center.  \;If you are interested in attending\, you should be at Nalanda by 1 PM\, and we expect he will a rrive shortly after that time.  \;His blessing can also be extended to personal items such as malas\, statues\, etc.\, which you can bring with you to the Center. (The end time is just a guess--it's up to His Holiness. ) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Monday\, July 8\, 1 - 2 PM:<\;/strong>\ ; We will hold a brief greeting ceremony at Nalanda when His Holiness arri ves in town\, allowing an opportunity for him to bless our Dharma Center. &\;nbsp\;If you are interested in attending\, you should be at Nalanda by 1 PM\, and we expect he will arrive shortly after that time. &\;nbsp \;His blessing can also be extended to personal items such as malas\, stat ues\, etc.\, which you can bring with you to the Center. (The end time is just a guess--it's up to His Holiness.)

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190626T2108570Z-446090-277@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T111500 SUMMARY:Departure Ceremony for His Holiness Sakya Trizin DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 11\, 10:15 AM: Come to Nalanda to see His Holin ess off on his travels as soon as the empowerment concludes (scheduled for 10:30 AM -- He is expected in Seattle for lunch there.)  Please arrive be fore 10:15 am for a protocol lesson\, and do not disturb the empowerment t hat will be ongoing inside the Center.  More flowers\, khatas.... X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Thursday\, July 11\, 10:15 AM: Come to Nala nda to see His Holiness off on his travels as soon as the empowerment conc ludes (scheduled for 10:30 AM -- He is expected in Seattle for lunch there .)  \;Please arrive before 10:15 am for a protocol lesson\, and do not disturb the empowerment that will be ongoing inside the Center.  \;Mo re flowers\, khatas....

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190626T2111480Z-446090-278@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190831T160000 SUMMARY:'How to Practice the Sadhana of Guru Yoga of Sapan - Manjushri' DESCRIPTION:Day long teaching by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Day long teaching by Loppon Jamyang Tsultri m

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190810T2354190Z-446090-279@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191025T203000 SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Khenpo Pema DESCRIPTION: 'Being of Service\, From a Bodhisattva Perspective'. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

 \;'Being of Service\, From a B odhisattva Perspective'.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190811T0126060Z-446090-280@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026 SUMMARY:Khempo Pema Teaching: Compassionate Acton DESCRIPTION:Day Long Program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Day Long Program

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190811T0128420Z-446090-281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T204500 SUMMARY:Guru Yoga of Sapan Manjushri RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200229;BYDAY=2MO,4MO EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T190000 DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Mondays. Loppon Jamyang will lead us in the V ajrayana practice of this Guru Yoga sadhana at Nalanda. If you attended th e Guru Yoga 'combined blessing' given by HH the Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana and join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to attend as a blessing and an introduction to Vajrayana. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Second and fourth Mondays.

Loppon J amyang will lead us in the Vajrayana practice of this Guru Yoga sadhana at Nalanda. If you attended the Guru Yoga 'combined blessing' given by HH th e Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana and join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to attend as a blessing and an in troduction to Vajrayana.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200303T1639330Z-446090-282@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T143000 SUMMARY:Dharma Teaching with Bob Harris RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191231;BYDAY=4SA EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191026T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T130000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20191116T1833070Z-446090-283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191001T203000 SUMMARY:Discuss Buddhist Readings with Blaine & Bob RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191112;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191022T190000 DESCRIPTION:Blaine Snow and Bob Harris lead a new discussion each week for 6 consecutive Tuesdays (skipping Oct 22).  The discussions will be based o n the reading of an essay each week.  Each essay can be downloaded at Budd hist Essays X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Blaine Snow and Bob Harris lead a new discu ssion each week for 6 consecutive Tuesdays (skipping Oct 22). \; The d iscussions will be based on the reading of an essay each week. \; Each essay can be downloaded at

Buddhist Essays

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20190929T1825540Z-446090-284@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T203000 SUMMARY:Chanting\, Meditation\, Discussion DESCRIPTION:No First Thursday Teaching This Month.  Regular Thursday evenin g meditation instead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

No First Thursday Teaching This Month.  \; Regular Thursday evening meditation instead.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20191011T2259190Z-446090-285@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T203000 SUMMARY:Guru Yoga CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Second and fourth Mondays. Loppon Jamyang will lead us in the V ajrayana practice of this Guru Yoga sadhana at Nalanda. If you attended th e Guru Yoga 'combined blessing' given by HH the Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana and join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to attend as a blessing and an introduction to Vajrayana. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Second and fourth Mondays.

Loppon J amyang will lead us in the Vajrayana practice of this Guru Yoga sadhana at Nalanda. If you attended the Guru Yoga 'combined blessing' given by HH th e Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana and join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to attend as a blessing and an in troduction to Vajrayana.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20191109T0215200Z-446090-286@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T204500 SUMMARY:Chanting\, Meditation CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:The plan is to have two silent meditation sessions.  The first one may be briefer (10 minutes?) aimed at generating mindfulness.  The sec ond one will be a guided session supporting our theme for the year\, 'Trai ning the Mind\, Changing our Self'.  Guided sessions will cover topics suc h as lovingkindness\, compassion\, bodhicitta\, exchanging self and others \, etc.  There will NOT be assigned reading\, but Loppon Jamyang may recom mend some books as optional resources to review as desired. These sessions are appropriate for any level of student.  If you have not been attending Thursdays\, please come and check out these sessions to see if they advan ce your personal practice and life.  About half the sessions will be led b y Geshe-La plans to lead on the first and third Thursdays\, with other wee ks led by senior practitioners he has selected and trained. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The plan is to have two silent meditation s essions.  \;The first one may be briefer (10 minutes?) aimed at genera ting mindfulness.  \;The second one will be a guided session supportin g our theme for the year\, 'Training the Mind\, Changing our Self'.  \ ;Guided sessions will cover topics such as lovingkindness\, compassion\, b odhicitta\, exchanging self and others\, etc.  \;There will NOT be ass igned reading\, but Loppon Jamyang may recommend some books as optional re sources to review as desired.

These sessions are appropriate for a ny level of student.  \;If you have not been attending Thursdays\, ple ase come and check out these sessions to see if they advance your personal practice and life.  \;About half the sessions will be led by Geshe-La plans to lead on the first and third Thursdays\, with other weeks led by senior practitioners he has selected and trained.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20191109T0216330Z-446090-287@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T150000 SUMMARY:TANTRA Book Group RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20251231;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200326T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200402T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200416T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200430T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T133000 DESCRIPTION:For more information call either Bob Harris 360-352-2819 or Jan Vleck 360-584-5972.  Email: info@nalandaolywa.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For more information call either Bob Harris 360-352-2819 or Jan Vleck 360-584-5972.  \;Email: info@nalandaolywa.o rg

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20250105T0249330Z-446090-288@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T143000 SUMMARY:Overcoming Obstacles to Dharma Practice with Bob Harris DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20191116T1834050Z-446090-289@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190109T204500 SUMMARY:Special Practice: Anniversary of Sakya Pandita DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of Sakya Pandita January 9 marks the anniversary of the Parinirvana of Choeje Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182-1251). The ' party' will start at 6:30 pm with Loppon Jamyang leading a brief mindfulne ss sadhana practice (shorter meditation and chanting than usual).  After a brief break\, we will do our Guru Yoga practice - those who are not initi ated should feel welcome to stay and observe!  This will end by about 8:00 \, and we will then have refreshments (tsok offering) and do a short short reading from Sapan's elegant sayings\, a text much loved by contemporary Tibetans. Please stay for the tsok\, and if you are inspired to contribute snacks or flowers\, please bring them. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Anniversary of Sakya Pandita

Janu ary 9 marks the anniversary of the Parinirvana of Choeje Sakya Pandita Kun ga Gyaltsen (1182-1251).

The 'party' will start at 6:30 pm with Lo ppon Jamyang leading a brief mindfulness sadhana practice (shorter meditat ion and chanting than usual).  \;After a brief break\, we will do our Guru Yoga practice - those who are not initiated should feel welcome to st ay and observe!  \;This will end by about 8:00\, and we will then have refreshments (tsok offering) and do a short short reading from Sapan's elegant sayings\, a text much loved by contemporary Tibetans.

Please stay for the tsok\, and if you are inspired to contribute sn acks or flowers\, please bring them.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200101T2147350Z-446090-291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T204500 SUMMARY:Special Practice: Anniversary of Sakya Pandita DESCRIPTION:Anniversary of Sakya Pandita January 9 marks the anniversary of the Parinirvana of Choeje Sakya Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen (1182-1251). The ' party' will start at 6:30 pm with Loppon Jamyang leading a brief mindfulne ss sadhana practice (shorter meditation and chanting than usual).  After a brief break\, we will do our Guru Yoga practice - those who are not initi ated should feel welcome to stay and observe!  This will end by about 8:00 \, and we will then have refreshments (tsok offering) and do a short short reading from Sapan's elegant sayings\, a text much loved by contemporary Tibetans. Please stay for the tsok\, and if you are inspired to contribute snacks or flowers\, please bring them. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Anniversary of Sakya Pandita

Janu ary 9 marks the anniversary of the Parinirvana of Choeje Sakya Pandita Kun ga Gyaltsen (1182-1251).

The 'party' will start at 6:30 pm with Lo ppon Jamyang leading a brief mindfulness sadhana practice (shorter meditat ion and chanting than usual).  \;After a brief break\, we will do our Guru Yoga practice - those who are not initiated should feel welcome to st ay and observe!  \;This will end by about 8:00\, and we will then have refreshments (tsok offering) and do a short short reading from Sapan's elegant sayings\, a text much loved by contemporary Tibetans.

Please stay for the tsok\, and if you are inspired to contribute sn acks or flowers\, please bring them.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200101T2149580Z-446090-292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191212T204500 SUMMARY:Chanting\, Meditation\, Discussion DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200101T2152290Z-446090-293@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism East & West RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200317;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T190000 DESCRIPTION:Readings & Discussion Explore Buddhism through the reading and discussion of essays taken from a variety of sources.  This class continue s the previous offerings of Blaine Snow and Bob Harris.  Each class will d iscuss one essay that reveals or introduces something interesting about Bu ddhism in a broad global context. See Description for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Readings &\; Discussion

Explor e Buddhism through the reading and discussion of essays taken from a varie ty of sources.  \;This class continues the previous offerings of Blain e Snow and Bob Harris.  \;Each class will discuss one essay that revea ls or introduces something interesting about Buddhism in a broad global co ntext.

See Descr iption for more details.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200201T1756170Z-446090-294@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200317T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism East & West DESCRIPTION:Readings & Discussion Explore Buddhism through the reading and discussion of essays taken from a variety of sources.  This class continue s the previous offerings of Blaine Snow and Bob Harris.  Each class will d iscuss one essay that reveals or introduces something interesting about Bu ddhism in a broad global context. See Description for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Readings &\; Discussion

Explor e Buddhism through the reading and discussion of essays taken from a varie ty of sources.  \;This class continues the previous offerings of Blain e Snow and Bob Harris.  \;Each class will discuss one essay that revea ls or introduces something interesting about Buddhism in a broad global co ntext.

See Descr iption for more details.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200201T1755050Z-446090-295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T204500 SUMMARY:Guru Yoga of Sapan Manjushri RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200417;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200326T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200402T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200416T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200423T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200430T200000 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang leads this Vajrayana practice on Thursdays after the practice of chanting\, meditation and discussion held earlier in the evening.  If you attended the Guru Yoga 'combined blessing' given by HH th e Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana and join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to attend as a blessing and an in troduction to Vajrayana. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang leads this Vajrayana practic e on Thursdays after the practice of chanting\, meditation and discussion held earlier in the evening.  \;If you attended the Guru Yoga 'combine d blessing' given by HH the Sakya Trizin\, bring your Guru Yoga sadhana an d join us! If you did not receive the initiation\, you are welcome to atte nd as a blessing and an introduction to Vajrayana.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200720T2029180Z-446090-296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T203000 SUMMARY:The Well Being Program RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220317;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Presented by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presented by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20220128T1701150Z-446090-297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200324T204000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200414;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Saunders will offer the classes remotely using Zoom for tho se interested in a remote learning approach.  Contact Bob directly to sign up for this class: robertssaunders@comcast.net or 360 402-6815. It’s sche duled for 4 sessions: March 24\, 31 and Apr 7\, 14. However\, given the ne ed to communicate in advance about the Zoom format and access I.D.\, we co uld customize the times.  So contact Bob and he will confirm the dates and times with participants. In this class\, Bob Saunders covers the foundati onal ideas of Buddhism.  The Dalai Lama has famously said: “My true religi on is the practice of kindness”. This class shows how the key philosophies of Buddhism fit together to give depth and power to this noble idea and h elp us navigate life’s trials and tribulations. Orientation to Nalanda and the Main Ideas of Buddhism The Main Ideas\, a little deeper How to Medita te\, how it works\, several styles of meditation Buddhist Wisdom\, typical pathways for practicing Buddhism X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Saunders will offer the classes remotel y using Zoom for those interested in a remote learning approach.  \;Co ntact Bob directly to sign up for this class: robertssaunders@comcast.net or 360 402-6815.

It&rsquo\;s scheduled for 4 sessions: March 24\, 31 and Apr 7\, 14.
However\, given the need to communicate in advanc e about the Zoom format and access I.D.\, we could customize the times. &n bsp\;So contact Bob and he will confirm the dates and times with participa nts.

In this class\, Bob Saunders covers the foundational ideas of Buddhism.  \;The Dalai Lama has famously said: &ldquo\;My true religi on is the practice of kindness&rdquo\;. This class shows how the key philo sophies of Buddhism fit together to give depth and power to this noble ide a and help us navigate life&rsquo\;s trials and tribulations.

    < li>Orientation to Nalanda and the Main Ideas of Buddhism
  1. The Mai n Ideas\, a little deeper
  2. How to Meditate\, how it works\, sever al styles of meditation
  3. Buddhist Wisdom\, typical pathways for p racticing Buddhism
CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200324T1543100Z-446090-299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T160000 SUMMARY:Annual Retreat DESCRIPTION:Lopon Jamyang is offering a one day\, virtual retreat.  Celebra te Buddha Shakya Muni's Enlightenment Month. See nalandaolywa.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Lopon Jamyang is offering a one day\, virtu al retreat. \; Celebrate Buddha Shakya Muni's Enlightenment Month.

See nalandaolywa.org

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Online\, virtual retrreat UID:20200610T2338190Z-446090-300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T203000 SUMMARY:Dalai Lama's Birthday DESCRIPTION:

What better way to complete a 3-day Fourth of July holiday w eekend than a Monday evening birthday celebration!  \;July 6 marks the 85th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (born 1935).  \;Nalanda is offering an on-line evening\, probably an hour or a bit longer.  \; We plan to show four short videos (about 2 minutes each) featuring the Dal ai Lama speaking about his four personal commitments.  \;Bob Saunders will moderate discussion and commentary from both Loppon Jamyang and Sonam Dorje.

    

Join us on Zoom\, meeting # 832 2530 8176 with no password required.  \;Try to complete your sign-in by 7:00 pm.

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<\;p>\;What better way to complete a 3- day Fourth of July holiday weekend than a Monday evening birthday celebrat ion! &\;nbsp\;July 6 marks the 85th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (born 1935). &\;nbsp\;Nalanda is offering an on-line evening\, pro bably an hour or a bit longer. &\;nbsp\;We plan to show four short vide os (about 2 minutes each) featuring the Dalai Lama speaking about his four personal commitments. &\;nbsp\;Bob Saunders will moderate discussion a nd commentary from both Loppon Jamyang and Sonam Dorje.<\;/p>\;
& nbsp\; \;  \;<\;p>\;Join us on Zoom\, meeting <\;strong>\; # 832 2530 8176<\;/strong>\; with no password required. &\;nbsp\;Tr y to complete your sign-in by 7:00 pm.<\;/p>\;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200623T1705420Z-446090-301@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200523T143000 SUMMARY:Bob Harris:
4th Saturday Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200630;BYDAY=4SA DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20201031T2039200Z-446090-302@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200702T204500 SUMMARY:Chanting\, Meditation\, and Discussion RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200806;BYDAY=1TH DESCRIPTION:During summer months Loppon Jamyan will be taking a break.  Sen ior students will lead us. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

During summer months Loppon Jamyan will be taking a break. \; Senior students will lead us.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20200720T2043460Z-446090-303@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T200000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monday evening 12/7 for a 1-hour(?) virtual general membership meeting.  Features include Board nominations\, and planning for our 2021 p rograms.  See who's who\, and learn more about Nalanda. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

for a 1-hour(?) virtual general membership meeting.  \;Fea tures include Board nominations\, and planning for our 2021 programs. &nbs p\;See who's who\, and learn more about Nalanda.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20201031T2035080Z-446090-304@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210105T160000 SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism - Meeting Times to be determined RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210205;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Saunders is again offering his Introduction to Buddhism zoo m class. Please email or call Bob Saunders with questions and/or to regist er.  Please also specify your preference for afternoon or evening class.   If feasible for everyone\, it will be afternoon.  Contact info: 360 402-68 15 or Email X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Saunders is again offering his Introduc tion to Buddhism zoom class.

Please email or call Bob Saunders wit h questions and/or to register.  \;Please also specify your preference for afternoon or evening class.  \;If feasible for everyone\, it will be afternoon.  \;Contact info: 360 402-6815 or Email

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20201231T1848310Z-446090-305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210902T203000 SUMMARY:First Thursday Dharma Teaching RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20220602;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220602T190000 DESCRIPTION:Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim resumes offering teaching on the first T hursday of the month X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Lopon Jamyang Tsultrim resumes offering tea ching on the first Thursday of the month

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20220325T2213080Z-446090-306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301 SUMMARY:Buddhism East & West with Blaine Snow DESCRIPTION:Blaine Snow leads a discussion Traditional and Modern Buddhist Themes.  For dates and times email Blaine. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Blaine Snow leads a discussion Traditional and Modern Buddhist Themes. \; For dates and times email Blaine.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20210226T2356130Z-446090-307@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210626 SUMMARY:2021 Nalanda Virtual Retreat DESCRIPTION:Geshe Jamyang is planning a one day retreat.  Mark your calenda r. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Geshe Jamyang is planning a one day retreat . \; Mark your calendar.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20210304T2346290Z-446090-308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z SUMMARY:INTRO TO BUDDH ISM.
start time: TBD DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210414 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20210511;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Bob Saunders leads this class.  This class will meet online on ZOOM. For more information about start times contact Bob. Email or 360 402 -6815 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Bob Saunders leads this class. \; This class will meet online on ZOOM.

For more information about start t imes contact Bob. Email o r 360 402-6815

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:online: ZOOM UID:20210402T1612320Z-446090-309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210708T200000 SUMMARY:Dalai Lama's Birthday DESCRIPTION:View Video X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

View Video

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20210630T2134250Z-446090-310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T143000 SUMMARY:Green Tara Group Resumes DESCRIPTION:For information contact Kim at 206.387.6134 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For information contact Kim at 206.387.6134

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20210630T2139070Z-446090-311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211008T120000 SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhism DESCRIPTION:With Bob Saunders X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Bob Saunders

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20211008T1834020Z-446090-312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211006 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211102;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Saunders for times. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Contact Bob Saunders for times.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20211008T1846530Z-446090-313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211030T153000 SUMMARY:Teaching: Dependent Arising DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Teacher\, Karen Drimay.  X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Special Guest Teacher\, Karen Drimay. \ ;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20211008T1844080Z-446090-314@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220104T163000 SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220201;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Led by Bob Saunders X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Led by Bob Saunders

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220106T1836470Z-446090-315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T125000 SUMMARY:Noon Meditation RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20251231;BYDAY=MO,WE,FR DESCRIPTION:Led by Bob Harris or Kim Abbey X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Led by Bob Harris or Kim Abbey

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250105T0246020Z-446090-316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220109T120000 SUMMARY:Long Sitting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221231;BYDAY=2SU DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220106T1845360Z-446090-317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220116T120000 SUMMARY:Mental Well Being Program - Celebration of Sakya Pandita DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220106T1849430Z-446090-318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220407T203000 SUMMARY:The Well Being Program RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220602;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:Presented by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presented by Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220325T2211060Z-446090-319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220404T163000 SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20220509;BYDAY=MO DESCRIPTION:With Bob Saunders X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Bob Saunders

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220401T1835530Z-446090-320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T120000 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat DESCRIPTION:9 am - noon: Loppon Jamyang will offer a half-day retreat on ZO OM\, presenting some of the core concepts he has been teaching in the Ment al Well Being courses. On ZOOM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

9 am - noon: Loppon Jamyan g will offer a half-day retreat on ZOOM\, presenting some of the core concepts he has been teaching in the Mental Well Being courses.

On ZOOM

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220525T0100080Z-446090-321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T150000 SUMMARY:Picnic DESCRIPTION:together - live 1 - 3pm or so: All Nalanda friends are invited to join in an outdoor picnic after the retreat wraps up.  Bring your own l unch or something to share and hope for the best!  The venue is still bein g determined X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

together - live

1 - 3pm o r so: All Nalanda friends are invited to join in an outdoor picni c after the retreat wraps up.  \;Bring your own lunch or something to share and hope for the best!  \;The venue is still being determined

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220525T0058260Z-446090-322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T204500 SUMMARY:Public Dharma Talk DESCRIPTION:Public Talk by Loppon Jamyang: 'Introduction to The Bodhisattva Path and Lojong' X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Public Talk by Loppon Jamyang: 'Introductio n to The Bodhisattva Path and Lojong'

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220907T0020490Z-446090-323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T150000 SUMMARY:Pot Luck Picnic @ Lions Park DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Sep 10\, noon - 3 PM : Potluck Picnic at Lions Park X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Sat\, Sep 10\, noon - 3 PM : Potluck Picnic at Lions Park

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Lions Park\, Olympia UID:20220907T0024150Z-446090-324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T203000 SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20221018;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Five Tuesdays\, Sep 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\; 7 - 8:30 PM: fr ee 'Introduction to Buddhism' course at Nalanda and on Zoom.  Contact Bob Saunders. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Five Tuesdays\, Sep 20\, 27\, Oct 4\, 11\, 18\; 7 - 8:30 PM: free 'Introduction to Buddhism' course at Nalanda and on Zoom.  \;Contact Bob Saunders.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20220907T0028150Z-446090-325@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T203000 SUMMARY:Meditation & Discussion RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20241017;BYDAY=2TH,3TH,4TH,5TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T190000 DESCRIPTION:Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim leads ritual chanting\, then offers tea ching and discussion. See http://localhost/xnalanda/news.php#thursdays>Thu rsday Evenings X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim leads ritual chanti ng\, then offers teaching and discussion.

See http://localhost/xnaland a/news.php#thursdays>\;Thursday Evenings<\;/>\;

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20241012T2215050Z-446090-326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T090000 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Practice on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Jan Vleck leads a morning Practice see https://www.nalandaolywa .org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Jan Vleck leads a morning Practice

see https://www.nalan daolywa.org/

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20221122T2310310Z-446090-327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Dharma Talk RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20230621;BYDAY=1TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T190000 DESCRIPTION:With Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230119T2000100Z-446090-328@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T120000 SUMMARY:Long Sit RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20251231;BYDAY=2SU,4SU DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250105T0245140Z-446090-329@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T200000 SUMMARY:Potluck\, Jamyang's visit to India DESCRIPTION:At Jude & Emma Bergkamp's home Go to https://nalandaolywa.org/n ews.php#potLuck X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

At Jude &\; Emma Bergkamp's home

Go to https://nalandaolywa.org/news.php#potLuck

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230119T2004500Z-446090-330@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T180000 SUMMARY:Thurston Hunger Walk DESCRIPTION:https://app.99pledges.com/fund/thurston2023 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/thurston2023< /p> CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:Huntamer Park UID:20230331T0117190Z-446090-331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 SUMMARY:Refuge Ceremony and Retreat DESCRIPTION:https://www.nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

https://www.nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refuge

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230331T0119570Z-446090-332@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604 SUMMARY:Refuge and Retreat DESCRIPTION:https://www.nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

https://www.nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refuge

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230331T0128480Z-446090-333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T204500 SUMMARY:First (really the 2nd) Thursday Dharma Talk DESCRIPTION:With Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Loppon Jamyang Tsultrim

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230412T2203150Z-446090-334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T140000 SUMMARY:Tibetan Crafts Workshop @ Traditions Cafe DESCRIPTION:For information see: https://nalandaolywa.org/news.php#craft X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

For information see: https://nalandaolywa.o rg/news.php#craft

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230412T2209200Z-446090-335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T120000 SUMMARY:Prepare for Taking Refuge DESCRIPTION:See: https://nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refuge X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

See: https://nalandaolywa.org/news.php#refu ge

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230412T2212400Z-446090-336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230723 SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony DESCRIPTION:After Refuge\, a significant next step for many is to take Bodh isattva vows.  Loppon Jaamynag plans to offer this opportunity 49 days aft er our recent refuge vow ceremony. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

After Refuge\, a significant next step for many is to take Bodhisattva vows.  \;Loppon Jaamynag plans to offer th is opportunity 49 days after our recent refuge vow ceremony.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230625T1830440Z-446090-337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Dharma Talk DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230823T1538080Z-446090-338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T204500 SUMMARY:First Thursday Dharma Talk RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20240615;BYDAY=1TH DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20230823T1542000Z-446090-339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T100000 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20231123T0050430Z-446090-340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T203000 SUMMARY:No Thursday Evening Meditation DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20231123T0052050Z-446090-341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism 101 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20240416;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:With Bob Harris X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With Bob Harris

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240331T1720530Z-446090-342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T140000 SUMMARY:Middle Way Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20240516;BYDAY=TH DESCRIPTION:With George Forson at the Olympia Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

With George Forson

at the Olympia C enter

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2210380Z-446090-343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T203000 SUMMARY:Social Gathering & General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240331T1734570Z-446090-344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T193000 SUMMARY:Kalyanamitra // Spiritual Friends RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20241231;BYDAY=1TU,3TU DESCRIPTION:Peer Support Group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Peer Support Group

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2216120Z-446090-345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T180000 SUMMARY:Thurston County Hunger Walk DESCRIPTION:https://app.99pledges.com/fund/hunger X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/hunger

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2218460Z-446090-346@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T144500 SUMMARY:Annual Buddhist Event - Shelton Corrections Center DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2221070Z-446090-347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T210000 SUMMARY:Anam Thubten at United Churches DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2223560Z-446090-348@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T161500 SUMMARY:Anam Thubten at United Churces DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2227290Z-446090-349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T170000 SUMMARY:Annual Nalanda Retreat RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T080000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2231190Z-446090-350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240602T120000 SUMMARY:Annual Nalanda Retreat DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20240417T2232170Z-446090-351@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T203000 SUMMARY:Learning About Buddhism RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20250630;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T190000 DESCRIPTION:Inspired by our founding teacher’s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal an d vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\ , and reflection. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Inspired by our founding teacher&rsqu o\;s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal and vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\, and reflection.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250105T0247310Z-446090-352@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T200000 SUMMARY:Learning About Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Inspired by our founding teacher’s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal an d vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\ , and reflection. See http://nalandaolywa.org/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Inspired by our founding teacher&rsqu o\;s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal and vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\, and reflection.

Se e

h ttp://nalandaolywa.org/

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20241012T2216490Z-446090-353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T113000 SUMMARY:Wellness Program RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20250601;BYDAY=1SU EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T100000 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa O'Block and Jami Skarda Craft First Sunday of the Month X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presented by \;Lisa O'Block and Jami Sk arda Craft

First Sunday of the Month

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250109T1859070Z-446090-354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T133000 SUMMARY:Celebrate Tibetan New Year (Losar) DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250227T2011480Z-446090-355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T123000 SUMMARY: Refuge Vow Ceremony DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250227T2014290Z-446090-356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T160000 SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250227T2017490Z-446090-357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T203000 SUMMARY:Learning About Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Inspired by our founding teacher’s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal an d vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\ , and reflection. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Inspired by our founding teacher&rsqu o\;s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal and vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\, and reflection.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250327T1724570Z-446090-359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T203000 SUMMARY:Buddhism and the Philosophy of Mind DESCRIPTION:Inspired by our founding teacher’s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal an d vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\ , and reflection. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Inspired by our founding teacher&rsqu o\;s 2024 pilgrimages in Nepal and vicinity\, Nalanda is offering a study program of readings\, discussion\, and reflection.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250327T1727090Z-446090-360@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T203000 SUMMARY:Public Talk at The Olympia Center DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:The Olympia Center\, Room 100 UID:20250327T1731100Z-446090-361@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 SUMMARY:Nalanda Retreat: Gwinwood Retreat Center RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250327T1740520Z-446090-362@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T130000 SUMMARY:Preparation for Taking Refuge Vow DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250517T1751150Z-446090-363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T120000 SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Buddha's birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Celebrate the Buddha's birth\, enligh tenment\, and parinirvana

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250517T1800250Z-446090-364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T113000 SUMMARY:Ritual Chanting - Transformative Meditation EXDATE;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000 DESCRIPTION:Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditation: developing the mind of c ompassion. Chenrezi\, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin. Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the wor ld \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form tha t contains an unusual “Mahamudra” meditation. Through this ritual\, we exp and our own Compassion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Most Saturdays - Chenrezig Meditati on: developing the mind of compassion.

Chenrezi\, the Bod hisattva of Great Compassion\, is also called Avalokiteshvara and Kuan Yin . Chenrezi responds to the agonies of the world \, manifesting 1000 bodies at a time. We practice a four armed form that contains an unusual &ldquo\ ;Mahamudra&rdquo\; meditation. Through this ritual\, we expand our own Com passion minds. Cherezi practice is on Saturdays at 10 am\, except on Full Moon Saturdays when we do the Green Tara instead.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA LOCATION:On Zoom UID:20250517T1759180Z-446090-365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T214027Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T170000 SUMMARY:Chenrezig Initiatiion DESCRIPTION:Offered by HE Khondung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Offered by HE Khondung Asanga Vajra Rinpoch e.

CATEGORIES:Nalanda Institute, Olympia WA UID:20250607T0053000Z-446090-366@localendar.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR