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Lamrim Labor Day Retreat: A Meditation Retreat on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment

Guided by Gen Kelsang Rinzin Lamrim meditations, which come from Buddha, are the stages of the path to awakening. They help us solve our daily problems in peaceful and meaningful […]

Meditations on Letting Go and Moving On (Con traducción en español)

There are three times when it really helps to let go – when we’re overly attached to something, when we’re weighed down by guilt and regret, and when past hurts […]

Reality Check: A Meaningful Life Comes from Wisdom

With guest teacher Gen Kelsang Sanden. We can be happy and at peace when we’re using wisdom, but so often we feel stuck, unable to move toward our goals. This […]

Day Retreat: 3 Meditations to Relax and Clear Your Mind

Learn three forms of meditation that help to relax and balance our body, calm the mind, reduce stress, and give an experience of inner peace and well-being. The first meditation […]

The Power of Compassion

Please join us to hear guest teacher Gen Demo give special Sunday Morning Meditation Class teachings on the power of compassion. Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwest Spiritual Director and […]

Public Talk: The Inner Science of Meditation

The inner science of meditation fulfills our deepest wish – our wish for happiness. In this special talk and meditation, learn to apply meditation and Buddhist psychology to discover real […]

Northwest Dharma Celebration 2023

The Northwest Dharma Celebration is a special event held every year at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. This event provides an opportunity for people from all over the Northwest to gather […]

DIY Beeswax Wraps

Learn how to make your own reusable beeswax wraps. Beeswax wraps are a smart alternative to plastic wrap. They are reusable and CUTE! Choose your favorite fabric and make some […]

Mending Class: Visible Darning

Fix your tattered socks, sweaters, and knit textiles with a simple woven type of mending known as darning! In this 3 hour workshop, Erin Eggenburg will teach you 3 different […]

Holiday Cactus Ornament Class (Online)

Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not stitch a quirky cactus ornament together in an online workshop? Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will […]

Cactus Snowglobe Embroidery Class

Winter is the time for comfort, good food, family, and a cozy craft. So let’s celebrate the season with a snow globe cactus embroidery. This beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop with […]

Clay! Make Your Own Mug

Each participant in this class will make a mug using “slab method” and the slab roller. Using the slab technique we will incorporate layers of texture in the clay with […]

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