Welcome!

I am the Administrative Director of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center in Columbia, SC and I organized this Meetup group to let more people know about our Center and the benefits of meditation and Buddhist teachings. I have received so much positive benefit from practicing meditation and Buddhism, and it is my hope that others will also receive benefit from it through our Center.

If you are interested in meditation and practical applications of Buddha's teachings that are applicable to our busy lives, then I hope you will join us at one of our classes/events. Available events at Ganden Cener include:

• free introductory classes every Sunday morning
• introductory classes on Wednesday nights
• an in-depth study program on Thursday nights/Sunday afternoons
• lunchtime meditations on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• chanted prayers and silent meditations
• kid's classes on the first Saturday of the month
• teen classes on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
• a variety of day courses and special events

We follow the teachings of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and the New Kadampa Tradition, an authentic Mahayana Buddhist lineage.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or experience.

Please feel free to e-mail me at admin@meditationinsouthcarolina.org if you have any questions about our weekly classes or events.

We look forward to meeting you!