Bellevue
  ~~~~~~~~
              Name: Medicine Buddha Healing Zen Temple
           Address: 14646 S.E. 42nd Street
              City: Bellevue
             State: WA
               Zip: 98006
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: 
         Telephone: 206-641-7253
               Fax: 206-641-7253
               WWW: 
            E-mail: telcon@nwlink.com
           Lineage: 
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: Ven. Dhamma Master Sen Sei Thompson, abbot
          Teachers: 
       Description: Daily Sutta Reading and Recitation. Daily Meditation
                    and Pujas. Private consultation: by appointment
                    only.
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 1 Mar 95
      Sources used: telcon@nwlink.com


  Castle Rock
  ~~~~~~~~~~~
              Name: Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
           Address: P.O. Box 807
              City: Castle Rock
             State: Washington
               Zip: 98611
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Margaret Rader
         Telephone: (360) 274-4859
               Fax: (360) 274-9119
               WWW: www.cloudmountain.org 
            E-mail: cloudmtn@teleport.com
           Lineage: Vipassana, Theravadin, Tibetan, Zen, etc.
       Affiliation: None
 Resident Director: Interim Director Margaret Rader
Spiritual Director: --
          Teachers: --
       Description: A rural Buddhist retreat center in South West
                    Washington state. Since 1984 it has sponsored
                    retreats by teachers from a variety of Buddhist
                    traditions. The facility can also be rented by
                    groups, and individuals can come for personal
                    retreats. Recognized last year in "Time" as one of the
                    premier "Dharma Centers" in the US. Dedicated to
                    providing opportunities for Buddhists and
                    non-Buddhists alike to deepen and enrich their
                    spiritual lives.
        Newsletter: Northwest Dharma News, Northwest Dharma Association, 
                    150 Nickerson St Ste 108, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone for 
                    the newsletter is (206) 301-9170; E-mail: 
                    nwdharma@accessone.com
           Updated: 25 Sep 98
      Sources used: <Ani Tsering Chodron>


  Ethel
  ~~~~~
              Name: Northwest Vipassana Center
           Address: P.O. Box 345
              City: Ethel
             State: WA
               Zip: 98542
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: 
         Telephone: 360-978-5434
               Fax: 360-978-5434
               WWW: http://www.dhamma.org/
            E-mail: registration@kunja.dhamma.org
           Lineage: The tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by S.N.
                    Goenka
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: Offers ten-day courses in Vipassana meditation.
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 15 Jun 98
      Sources used: e-mail - Frank Snow; Thomas L. Crisman


  Gold Bar
  ~~~~~~~~
              Name: Lhamo Yan Chen Tibetan Center
           Address: PO Box 565
              City: Gold Bar
             State: WA
               Zip: 98251
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Lama Kunga Palmo
         Telephone: 
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: lhamo1@gte.net
           Lineage: 
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: Meditation center located on Hwy 2 in the foothills
                    of the Cascade Mountains in Gold Bar WA ( 40 miles
                    NE of Seattle). Chenrezi practice, Thursdays.
                    Meditation Class forming: Tong-len with a concise
                    Chenrezi visualization. Manjushri practise, Tara practice. 
                    Please call before coming out. 1 overnight room at a
                    dharma rate. Gift shop here, katags etc.
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 20 Jan 98
      Sources used: email, Lama Kunga Palmo


  Seattle
  ~~~~~~~
              Name: Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji 
           Address: 1811  20th Ave. 
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98122
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: 
         Telephone: (206) 328-3944  
               Fax:
               WWW: www.choboji.org
            E-mail: genjo@choboji.org
           Lineage: Rinzai Zen
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: Kokan Genjo Marinello Osho 
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: 
        Newsletter: Plum Mountain News
           Updated: 2 Sep 2001
      Sources used: Genjo Marinello
  
            Name: Dharma Friendship Foundation
           Address: 3204 W. Lynn St.
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98199-3920
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Information line
         Telephone: (206) 286-9729
               Fax:
               WWW: dharmafriendship.org
            E-mail: info@dharmafriendship.org
           Lineage: Tibetan
       Affiliation:
 Resident Director: Jesse Fenton
Spiritual Director: Ven. Thubten Chodron
          Teachers: Ven. Thubten Chodron
       Description: Teachings & meditation 2-3 nights per week,
                    plus special events. Extensive collection of articles
                    and streaming audio online.
        Newsletter: Various e-mail lists, plus Dharma Dispatch - monthly
           Updated: 30 Jan 2001
      Sources used: DFF webmaster

              Name: Dharma Sound Zen Center
           Address: PO Box 31003
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98103-1003
           Country: USA
    Contact-person:
         Telephone: (206) 783-8484
               Fax: (206) 448-0564
               WWW: http://www.dharmasound.org
            E-mail: info@dharmasound.org
           Lineage: Korean Chogye Zen (Zen Master Seung Sahn)
       Affiliation: Kwan Um School of Zen
 Resident Director: Chong Hae Sunim
Spiritual Director: Zen Master Seung Sahn
          Teachers: Zen Master Ji Bong
       Description: Dharma Sound Zen Center was founded as a local, 
                    residential community of teachers and students by Zen
                    Master Seung Sahn, with practice locations in
                    Seattle, Redmond, and Tacoma.
        Newsletter: Dharma Sound Newsletter
           Updated: 8 April 2000
      Sources used: Greg Eisen <eisen.g@ghc.org>

              Name: Drikung Kyobpa Choling Meditation Center
           Address: 6307 California Ave. SW 1-B
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98136
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Lama Konchok Samten
         Telephone: 206 937-5356
               Fax: 206 933-8075
               WWW: 
            E-mail: jbeach@slip.net
           Lineage: Drikung Kagyu
       Affiliation: Tibetan Meditation Center
 Resident Director: Lama Konchok Samten
Spiritual Director: Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen
          Teachers: Lama Konchok Samten, Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen, and others
       Description: 
        Newsletter: Drikung Kyopba Choling Meditation Center Newsletter
           Updated: 8 Oct 95
      Sources used: Jeffery A. Beach <jbeach@slip.net>

              Name: Northwest Dharma Association
           Address: 150 Nickerson St., Suite 108
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98109
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: 
         Telephone: (206) 301-9170
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: 
           Lineage: 
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: 
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 27 Jan 98
      Sources used: flyer


              Name: Sakya Monestary of Tibetan Buddhism
           Address: 108 N.W. 83rd Ave.
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98100
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: 
         Telephone: (206) 789-2573
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: 
           Lineage: Tibetan
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: 
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 5 May 95
      Sources used: Russell Howell <75327.2755@compuserve.com>

              Name: Seattle Buddhist Center
           Address: 2765 S. Washington St.
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98144
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Aryadaka, Timothy, Paul
         Telephone: 206-726-0051
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: 
           Lineage: non-sectarian
       Affiliation: Friends of the Western Buddhist Order
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: Sangharakshita
          Teachers: Various members of the Western Buddhist Order
       Description: The Seattle Buddhist Center offers  meditation and
                    Dharma classes, day and weekend retreats. There are
                    regular pujas and meditation sessions. There is a
                    men's community with space available.
        Newsletter: Dharma Friends
           Updated: 26 Jul 95
      Sources used: Paul Davies 

              Name: Seattle Karma Kagyu Study Group 
           Address: 929 NW 57th St.
              City: Seattle 
             State: WA 
               Zip: 98107 
           Country: USA 
    Contact-person: Linda Furuyama 
         Telephone: 206-783-1844
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: Seakksg@aol.com
           Lineage: Karma Kagyu 
       Affiliation: Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
 Resident Director: 
Spiritual Director: H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
          Teachers: 
       Description: Weekly Meditation, Chenrezig and Ngondro practice.  
                    Visiting teachers such as Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Bardor 
                    Tulku Rinpoche, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Dzogchen
                    Ponlop Rinpoche
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 27 Dec 1996
      Sources used: Linda Furuyama <Seakksg@aol.com>

              Name: Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church
           Address: 1042 S. Weller St.
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98104
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Rev. Kanshin Mochida
         Telephone: 206-323-2252
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: 
           Lineage: Nichiren Shu
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director: Rev. Kanshin Mochida
Spiritual Director: 
          Teachers: 
       Description: 
        Newsletter: 
           Updated: 28 Aug 95
      Sources used: Michael Faulconer <neilmike@pacifier.com>


              Name: Vajralama Buddhist Center
           Address: 806 NE 55th Street
              City: Seattle
             State: WA
               Zip: 98105
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Karen Miller, John Irick
         Telephone: (206) 526-9565
               Fax:
               WWW: http://www.cnw.com/~vajlama/
            E-mail: vajlama@ix.netcom.com
           Lineage: Tibetan, New Kadampa
       Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition, c/o Manjushri Mahayana Buddhist Centre, 
                    Ulverston, UK
 Resident Director: Liz Ingraham
Spiritual Director: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
          Teachers:
       Description: Practical Buddhist meditation, study and devotional
                    practices for the curious beginner and practitioners within the Kadampa
                    Buddhist Tradition. Classes throughout the Seattle area.
        Newsletter: Vajralama Views (Quarterly)
           Updated: 26 Jan 96
      Sources used: Gen Jangsem <vajlama@ix.netcom.com>

 
 
 Spokane
 ~~~~~~~
              Name: Ghagdud Gonpa Pidma Ling
           Address: 1014 W. 7th Ave
              City: Spokane
             State: WA
               Zip: 
           Country: USA
    Contact-person: Llama Yantin
         Telephone: (509) 747-1559
               Fax: 
               WWW: 
            E-mail: 
           Lineage: Tibetan
       Affiliation: 
 Resident Director:
Spiritual Director:
          Teachers:
       Description:
        Newsletter:
           Updated: 19 Mar 96
      Sources used: Mark Payne <mpayne@wl.net>


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