Discovering Oneself: Introduction to Meditation part 2

About this event

Discovering Oneself: Introduction to Meditation part 2 (for People Who Keep Meaning to)

6 Monday evenings November 2–December 7 6:00–7:30p

Buddhism is primarily a study of mind and a system for training the mind. It is spiritual in nature, not religious. Its goal is self-knowledge, not salvation; freedom, not heaven. It relies on reason and analysis, contemplation and meditation, to transform knowledge about something into knowledge that surpasses understanding. ― Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Rebel Buddha, p20

Discovering Oneself is the second class in the Nalandabodhi Introduction to Meditation series. Anyone with an interest in learning to meditate is welcome to join.

WHO This class is geared toward beginning meditators and those who can benefit from a review of the basics of calm abiding (shamatha) meditation. Since the course has only six classes which are designed to build on one another, we recommend that new students only join during the first and second classes.

WHEN Monday evenings, 6:00–7:30 pm, November 2–December 7, 2026

WHAT This course is designed to help beginners establish an ongoing meditation practice, and will include meditation instruction, guided meditations, short videos, and discussion. We will be using Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche’s book, Rebel Buddha, as a guideline for the study of some basic Buddhist tenets and the practice of meditation. Rebel Buddha can be purchased at the Nalanda Store at Nalanda West.

WHERE onsite at Nalanda West in the Vajra Spot

Nalanda West 3902 Woodland Park Ave N Seattle, WA, 98103

REGISTRATION https://seattle.nalandabodhi.org/events/discovering-oneself-introduction-to-meditation-part-2-for-people-who-keep-meaning-to-2026-11-02/

QUESTIONS?

TEXT Rebel Buddha is available for purchase from the Nalanda Store and at your favorite bookstore. Copies of readings will be provided for those who do not purchase the text.

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