How many kāyas are there, who has them, and how do we find them?Offered by Nalandabodhi Montreal, please join Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl to explore the manifold landscape of diverse kāyas, trying to invite them from their seeming distance in exalted buddhas alone, and discovering them in our immediate experience.
How to bring heart and mind together on the spiritual path? Please join Nalandabodhi Seattle is hosting a special two part program with our beloved teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and acclaimed musician Krishna Das.Following a conversation in the afternoon, Krishna Das and musicians generously participate in a live concert (onsite-only) at Nalanda West (Seattle, USA).
According to Mahayana Buddhist sutras, Amitābha was formerly a king who renounced his kingdom and became a monk named Dharmakāra. Inspired by the teachings of Lokesvararaja Buddha, he made 48 great vows for the liberation of sentient beings.Presented by the Mahasiddha Retreat Centre, Nalandabodhi Vancouver will host an esteemed group of Acharyas and Lamas for the traditional weekend practices.
The responsibility of bodhisattvas may feel daunting and great courage is needed to engage in this practice, but why not give it a chance?Mitra Karl Brunnhölzl together with Karunika Stephanie Johnston offered rich and inspiring teachings that spoke directly to our paths.
A mindful pause can open space for change—where even noticing a bad habit can be a win. What if we threw a little party for our awareness?Read Ellen Balzé’s reflections on mindfulness, habits, and self-compassion in Mindfulness and Changing Habits.
How is the awakened and awakening heart depicted? How can the practices of looking at and creating buddhist art be a support on our path to awakening?Please join Karunika Stephanie Johnston for a weekend workshop hosted by Nalandabodhi Germany to explore these questions using Buddhist Visual Literacy, a practice that joins art, clear seeing, and symbolism with the Buddhist path.
