News and Upcoming Events

Message from Rinpoche Regarding the Earthquake in Tibet

I am very saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. Reports indicate that a great number of people have died, been injured, or lost their homes.

Early information also indicates that the monastery and monastic college of one of my beloved teachers, The Very Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, suffered great destruction, and that many monastic and lay members of the community have been killed or injured. Thrangu Tashi Choling is one of the most important Karma Kagyu monasteries in Eastern Tibet, and the main seat of H.E. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche and The Very Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche.

As His Holiness Karmapa has advised, we can help those affected by this tragedy with prayers to ease their pain. I would also like to request my own students and sangha to recite the Heart Sutra and to give as much support as you can.  

Letter from Rinpoche

December 21, 2009
Dear Sangha Friends,
I recently had the great fortune to visit and spend time with my guru Khenpo Rinpoche at Tek Chok Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rinpoche is doing very well and he is cheerful and happy to see students and give teachings. I, along with six other students arrived in Kathmandu on November 16. We had daily audiences with Rinpoche in the morning and received profound instructions in doha form.
(click headline for complete letter, photos and doha by Khenpo Rinpoche)  

A Report on Teachings by His Holiness Karmapa: Delhi, September 17-19, 2009 by Mitra Tyler Dewar

A short time ago, I had the amazing good fortune of being requested to translate for some very special teachings of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, in Delhi, India, from September 17-19, 2009. It was a wonderful trip, and all of His Holiness's activities went smoothly. His Holiness spoke fondly of his trip to the United States last year and was in very good spirits and excellent health, and his teachings were wonderful.  

Bodhi Magazine's Latest Issue Available Now

Bodhi Magazine has just posted articles and images from their latest publication on the Sakya Lineage Masters. Visit their site to discover wonderful teachings and articles. You can also purchase past and current volumes online.  

2010 Iron Tiger Year Tibetan calendar

On Sale Now. The 2010 Iron Tiger Year Tibetan calendar – illustrated by HH 17th Karmapa, showing information on lunar cycles, auspicious days for particular practices and important Buddhist anniversaries. This is a great gift for the holidays. You order at the bookstore 

Pema Chödrön in Seattle

Nalanda West was honored to host Pema for an amazing weekend of teaching and discussing the dharma, awakening our innate wisdom, kindness, and patience in our daily lives.  

Buddhism in the Prison System

Mind Without Borders provides inmates the possibility of studying the Buddhadharma through Nalandabodhi curriculum correspondence courses. This provides a structure around which communication with the inmate can develop. We provide dharma pen pals as well, and have provided PIs for motivated prisoners who are serious about developing a structured meditation path.  

The Four Reminders with Mitra Tyler Dewar

San Francisco Bay Area Nalandabodhi presents a one-day intensive workshop on The Four Reminders with Nalandabodhi Western teacher, Tyler Dewar.