Intro to Buddhism & Meditation

Wednesdays 7-9pm on Capitol Hill

  • A brand new series: September 9, 16, 23

  • Note: There is no class June 24, July 1, 8

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves." HH. Dalai Lama


In the Non-sectarian Tradition of
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama


Buddhabird

Young Siddhartha and the Wounded Swan


Bodhiheart's Two Resident Teachers:


His Holiness the Dalai Lama

In LA Sept. 25-26 teaching on the Four Truths and giving the Medicine Buddha initiation. Tickets are free! Information available in class regarding shared housing with other Bodhiheart students.


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Resources for BodhiHeart Students

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the current BodhiHeart community


Living Lightly and Generously

Environmental and Social Action Resources

Hint: All things are impermanent. Refresh your browser if things appear to be unchanging on the BHS site!

A Virtual Pilgrimage

Wednesdays 7-9pm on Capitol Hill

A no-carbon-footprint journey to India! The life and times of Shakyamuni Buddha through the Pali scriptures, Jataka tales and the places sacred to Buddhism. With Ven. Dhammadinna, who has lived in India, Burma and Nepal for over twenty years.

July 15, 22, 29, August 5


Afternoon Meditation Sitting
  • Saturday, July 18: 11AM-2PM

Forty-five minute mindfulness meditations, body awareness exercises, and walking meditation. For practitioners with previous meditation experience.


Summer Sangha Gathering

  • All-student Picnic at TJ's place

    Sunday, July 26 - 5PM


BodhiHeart's Nalanda Seminars

Our Multi-year Buddhist Studies Program

  • Text I: The Abhisamayalamka
  • Advanced Classes for Dharma Students
  • June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • Fall semester begins: September 8

Tuesdays 7-8:50PM - on Capitol Hill


Tibetan Language

Level 2: Basic Sentence Structure 5:45-6:45
Sundays: June 7, 14, 21, 28

Level 4: Reading Prose, Sadhana 4:00-5:30
Sundays: June 7, 14, 21, 28


Intro to Mindfulness Meditation

Thursdays: 7:00-8:50PM

Sitting and Instructions: For practitioners with previous Dharma background

  • September 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15

Intro to Buddhism and Meditation:
Tools For Living

A Weekend Workshop for Beginners

October 30, 31 Nov. 1 - in Seattle
Fri. eve. 7PM, all day Sat. & Sun. on Capitol Hill 


Annual Summer Sangha Retreat:

A silent, residential retreat
for the BodhiHeart community

Fri. 10AM, July 3 - Mon. 4PM July 6

Waiting list only


Texts and Translations:
  • The Extraordinary Aspiration of Samantabhadra
  • The Bodhisattva´s Jewel Garland - Atisha
  • How to Practice the King of Prayers for Living and for Dying

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