The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org). Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum t …

THE WEEKLY THURSDAY NITE SESSIONS These brief evening sessions provide deep relaxation and stress reduction through guided meditations and contemplations. Additionally, they provide opportunities for self-reflection, resolution of internal tensions, and increased self-awareness that can enrich the experience of day-to-day life. Equally importantly, they provide an opportunity for individuals with shared values and beliefs based on compassion and loving kindness to form a community of shared inte …

Tibetan meditation master Tai Situ Rinpoche has given his permission to begin the planning process for a Palpung Institute center in the Washington DC region. If you are a Tibetan Kagyud practitioner and would like to be part of this historic endeavor please join this group. We will prepare a plan to start a center in the Washington DC area. I will present the plan to Rinpoche in April 2013 and with his permission return to the US to establish the center. I am a long-time mahamudra student of T …

Come enjoy a free group class on meditation instruction and practice. By learning to meditate, the practitioner can develop a holistic world view that is the foundation for expanding our relationships with self and others. Class will be centered around calm abiding (shine/samatha) meditation which is the art of calming the mind as taught in Tibetan Buddhism. No experience is needed. All are welcome.

This group is for anyone interested in developing mindfulness in daily life through meditation. We welcome everyone from any background. We want to provide a supportive environment for practicing meditation and developing mindfulness. Byoma Kusuma offers guided meditation sessions which are designed to help you develop mindfulness and its resultant benefits through Shamatha (Calm Abiding) and Vipashyana (Insight) techniques. Group sessions provide a supportive environment and group synergy, and …

Bodhi Path (www.bodhipath.org) is an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Meditation instruction is geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied and discussed to deepen our understanding of Buddhist Philosophy. Our meditation group in DC has been together for 10 years and is expanding in order to be …

This meeting is gives a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, ideas, and practice. A typical class consists of a guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions, followed by a short lecture in how to apply Buddhist principles into daily life. Time is allowed for questions and answers, and a final meditation. These classes are open to everyone, and suitable for "drop-in" attendance, but can also form the basis for a Buddhist practice. Please come whenever you like! This class is …

We provide meditation classes and Buddhist teachings in Annapolis. Taught by qualified local teachers, the meditation classes are very relaxing and the talks are easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. Our classes are perfect for both beginners and those with experience.

We are dedicated to helping people find peace in their busy lives. We offer Buddha’s timeless teachings in a simple, practical manner that can help you solve your problems and find happiness from within. Please come whenever you like, and just as you are—we’re always happy to meet new friends!