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.
The Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra, one of the most famous and often-recited Dzogchen texts, is a uniquely profound prayer.Please join NB Seattle and Karunika Nick Vail in reciting this prayer as part of the Vernal Equinox Practice for 2025.
Please join Nalandabodhi Vancouver for celebrating Chötrul Düchen. Mitra Lee Worley will begin the celebration with reflections on this auspicious occasion. An English-language liturgical practice will follow (screen-shared), presided over by Lama Rabten Tshering.
