Be Wise, Go Kind, Live Fully.

Nalandabodhi is a global community offering the timeless wisdom and boundless compassion of the Buddha to inspire individuals and create kind communities in today’s world, founded by the Buddhist master Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

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What do we need to do to meet mind’s true nature and find liberation? Why did we not realize it yet? Please join us in this year’s Mahamudra Online Retreat, a precious opportunity to practice Mahamudra for the benefit of all sentient beings.

What seems to be the key to all Buddhist practices is the training of the mind. This training falls into three categories: Discipline (Sila), Meditation (Samadhi) and Wisdom (Prajna). Hosted by Nalandabodhi Montreal, please join Lama Rabten during this 3-day Retreat with teachings about these Three Higher Trainings in order to penetrate the true nature of reality and free ourselves from the fundamental ignorance that causes suffering.

How to transform our minds and awaken our hearts of compassion? Informed by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s commentary, Nalandabodhi Connecticut is hosting discussions on Atisha’s Mind-Training Slogans following their weekly meditation. Please join and contemplate together how these slogans play out in our daily life and practice.

See all our events, and learn more about our international community here.

How can we let peace prevail?

In response to the war in Ukraine we share here contemplations and
resources for practice by our Karunikas. Let's co-create a loving world.

When faced with the stark reality of the sufferings of violence and war, such as we see in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, our hearts cannot help but to tremble and break. We may feel great sadness and also great compassion. Many people are asking, “What can I do? How can I help peace prevail in this world?”

What to do when our lives are disrupted, be it on a small or big scale?

We can see that there is nothing that happens without the involvement of mind. What does that mean for cultivating peace?

What happens with suffering when we open our hearts? Read instructions and find here a guided audio for Tonglen practice.

When we engage in conversation with a loved one, or anyone really, who conveys beliefs – contrary to our own – what do we do?

Please dispel all fears, without exception, of myself and all sentient beings. Watch a short video with a prayer for there to be peace on our earth.

Curious how to integrate study & meditation in today's world?

Read our articles written by members of our community
contemplating their own life and offering practices to apply directly.

While planning a “small change” to the home, the author receives an unexpected jolt of insight.

An early school experience prepares the way for the author’s later understanding of the Buddhist philosophy of the two truths, relative and ultimate. Included is a contemplation exercise to try.

A surprise in the kitchen spurs the author to recognize and appreciate the calming effect of her meditation practice. Included is an exercise for dealing with the unexpected.

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Want to break free of fear and search for timeless wisdom and meaning?

Nalandabodhi offers a genuine path to cultivate an awakened heart and peaceful
mind in order to be wise, go kind, and live fully.

FInd here the Curriculum-courses offered by our local sanghas.

What makes for a meaningful life?

Listen to our podcast Taking a Leap on SoundCloud or read the conversations here about going on a spiritual journey and walking a Buddhist path to find freedom and genuine happiness.

Train the mind playfully – Taking a Leap with Andreas Fosdal

How can we train the mind like a music instrument, playfully? Andreas Fosdal shares about the Oboe, the Buddhist path and how we can bring more love into our world.

Taking a Leap – introducing our podcast

What is at the heart of our podcast Taking a Leap? Where does ‘Take a leap’ refer to? And how can ‘leaping’ help in our daily life, in the world of today?

Empower each other – Taking a Leap with Stephanie Mikolaj

How can we feel and act upon our interconnectedness? Stephanie Mikolaj expresses how we can and need to empower each other in our interconnected world community.

Wish to explore teachings & practices from different wisdom traditions?

Connect with our contemplative center in Seattle
which offers programs that speak to our shared need for awakening.

The Story of Nalanda West

Selected and inaugurated by Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche in 2004, Nalanda West became our contemplative center in Seattle offering programs from diverse wisdom traditions.

Five Fields of Knowledge

Nalanda West offers programs and events inspired by the Five Fields of Knowledge originally taught at the historic Nalanda University in India.

Three Paths Residential Program

The path of awakening consists of Three Wheels: Study, meditation and mindful activity. Nalanda West offers an opportunity to train in these on campus. Interested in joining our Three Paths Residential Program?

Time to contemplate deeply and go into retreat?

Visit MRC, Nalandabodhi's retreat center,
to relax, let go and explore your mind & heart.

The story of MRC

Located in a peaceful environment surrounded beauty, our Mahasiddha Retreat Centre (MRC) was established to offer a quiet, supportive space for contemplation and retreat. Go solo, with family & friends, or participate in a group program and return home refreshed and rejuvenated.

Wonderful place to contemplate

Nestled in the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, MRC is in the Columbia River Valley surrounded by the Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. It is a wonderful spot for going out and exploring nature as well as turning inward exploring your mind.

Slowing down

“The whole purpose of mindfulness is to bring us back to this tiny spot of the present nature of ordinary mind.” (Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche). MRC offers many opportunities to take a break from the busyness of daily life, experience the present moment more vividly and practice mindfulness of body, speech & mind.

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