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AtlantaBuddhism.org Mindfulness and Buddhism events around Atlanta!
A list of meditation classes, Buddhist groups, and chanting services is on our website [http://www.atlantabuddhism.org](https://georgiameditation.org/online.html) and at http://sfzen.org/virtualchurch
A good resource for beginners is [StudyBuddhism.com](http://studybuddhism.com/)
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Dharma Jewel Monastery in person meditation classes and groups - all welcome and free. Register at www.dharmajewel.us
--> Beginner's Meditation Class, starts Tuesday July 14 at 7pm: Free 5-month consecutive weekly course with guided meditation practice and introduction to Buddhism lectures. Come learn about Zen meditation! All welcome, including both newcomers and experienced meditators.
--> Children's class: many Sundays at 10am: please register in advance
--> Open drop-in one hour guided meditation, select Sundays at 10am, all welcome any session! 5/31, 6/7, 6/28, 7/5, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9
--> Chinese Buddhist Ceremony (Sunday Service, bilingual), Next June 14 & July 19, 2026 at 9:15am
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In person meditation sessions and Buddhist events around the Atlanta area:
- Drepung Loseling Monastery: Beginner's Meditation, every Sunday at 11am - 12pm, in person and online
- Tuesdays at 6pm: Medicine Buddha Practice, and Tuesdays at 7pm: Public Buddhist Teaching, in person and online live stream, at Drepung Loseling Monastery
- Atlanta Pure Land Association Mietoville Academy: Mindful Chanting Service every Sunday at 9am - 12pm
- Buddhanara Temple: Small group meditation every Saturday at 9am
- Emory Buddhist Club: Guided meditation for Emory University students, faculty, staff, and affiliates every Thursday at 6pm
- Atlanta Shambhala Center: Open house meditation Sundays at 10am
- Wat Dhammakaya Georgia Meditation Circle: Wednesday nights at 7pm
- Atlanta Chan (Zen) Meditation Center Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association: Zen meditation open to all, Sundays: Guided meditation at 10am - 12pm
- Mahamevnawa Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center in Woodstock: Saturdays at 7:30pm
- Grant Park Meditation at Chua Quang Minh Temple in central Atlanta: monthly at 7:30pm, next on June 30, 2026!
More Atlanta local mindfulness groups:
Compassion Meditation with Cognitively Based Compassion Therapy (Emory-Tibet Partnership CBCT)
https://www.compassion.emory.edu/cbct-daily-practice.html
Tuesdays at 6pm: Medicine Buddha Healing Practice with Tibetan Buddhist monks
http://www.drepung.org (In Person and Livestream)
Tuesdays at 7pm: Public Buddhist Teaching - Talk with a Monk, at Drepung Loseling Monastery (In Person and Livestream)
Wednesdays at 7pm: Beginner's Zen Meditation and Fundamentals of Buddhism Class at Dharma Jewel Monastery
Wednesdays at 7pm: Dhammakaya with Georgia Meditation Circle
Once a month at 7:30pm: Intown meditation and talk with Grant Park Meditation at Chua Quang Minh Temple
www.grantparkmeditation.org
Thursdays at 4:30pm: Protector Puja with monks at Drepung Loseling Monastery (in person only)
Thursdays at 6pm: Guided Meditation with Emory Buddhist Club
in Cannon Chapel (while Emory University is in session)
Fridays at 8pm: What Would Guan Yin Do - Buddhism in Modern Life through Exploring the Lotus Sutra, hosted by Georgia Buddhist Summer Camp in collaboration with Berkeley Buddhist Monastery / Dharma Realm Buddhist University
Register at http://www.georgiabuddhistcamp.com (Zoom only)
Sundays at 10am: Shambhala Atlanta open house
atlanta.shambhala.org
Sundays at 11am: Guided Meditation with Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta, in person and online:
https://livestream.com/accounts/7116288
Online Live Buddhist Classes from around the Country in English:
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery goes online:
Morning and Evening Prayer, Mindful Recitation, Chanting of Mantras and Sutras, Zen Meditation, and Bowing Practices
Daily 8am - 10pm (Eastern) via YouTube Live (DharmaRealmLive) and Zoom
http://www.berkeleymonastery.org/
Chanting, Meditation, and Sutta Study
How Do you apply the Dharma to This?!
via Zoom with American Buddhist bhikkuni (nuns) in the Theravada Buddhist (Pali-based) tradition from Karuna Buddhist Vihara in California
http://www.karunabv.org/
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron
Fridays at 9:15pm (Eastern) via Livestream
American Buddhist nun Ven. Thubten Chodron teaches Stages on the Path to Awakening (podcast downloads also available) in an online course developed with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
https://thubtenchodron.org/live/
Tibet House US has unlocked their video archives for free to all during the Covid-19 pandemic. This rich collection features a diversity of talks and topics from various speakers:
https://tibethouse.us/video-library/
Find links to more virtual classes and great webcast resources at
www.sfzen.org/virtualchurch
American Buddhist Songs - new release album Good Karma Music
http://dharmaradio.org/
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Dharma Jewel Monastery, Zen meditation center in Atlanta, invites you to guided meditation and a sequential weekly fundamental concepts of Buddhism class! Join us for the next class, all welcome! Classes are led by dedicated Buddhist monastics who have years of meditation experience and rigorous training and devote their entire lives to authentic Zen practice. Courses are offered at no charge. Everyone is welcome. Children's class on Sundays. Register today at www.DharmaJewel.US
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**[MeditateAtlanta.org ](http://www.georgiameditation.org/)**Meetup features regular and special events representing various traditions of Buddhist meditation throughout Atlanta, such as Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, Insight / Vipassana Meditation, and Mindfulness Practice. Drop in any week - newcomers welcome! All events below are free, in English, and open to beginners.
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[AtlantaBuddhism.org](http://georgiameditation.org/index.html) Upcoming Special Events (free!):
- Georgia Buddhist Scholarship -- for students and young adults, including cash prize for high school seniors, as well as awards for use at educational programs such as Georgia Buddhist Summer Camp or retreats at Dharma Realm Buddhist University.
- Mindfulness Meditation Retreat -- visit our website for latest retreat schedule!
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Beginner's Zen Meditation and Buddhism Course: Find Inner Peace
What a wonderful opportunity for guided Zen meditation and mindfulness practice, tea time, and a class led by Buddhist nuns on the philosophy of life and happiness!
Dharma Jewel Monastery, Atlanta Zen meditation center and Buddhist temple, welcome people of all backgrounds to try meditating and mindful sitting!
Dharma Jewel Monastery hosts Atlanta's guided Zen meditation and weekly fundamental concepts of Buddhism class - this series is every Tuesday night starting July 14, 2026 at 7pm! All are welcome, whether you are brand new at meditating or experienced. Classes start easy and are cumulative, lasting one semester, with further levels for progression. Each session includes walking meditation, sitting meditation, brief chanting, tea and social break, and a lecture on Zen principles (Beginner's Course Topic: Causality and The Four Noble Truths), followed by a brief Q&A.
Register now at http://www.dharmajewel.us
or by phone at 770-939-5008 , or drop by in person!
More events:
- Children's class is on select Sundays at 10am!
- One-Hour Open Guided Meditation open to everyone on select Sundays at 10am: 5/31, 6/7, 6/28, 7/5, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 (arrive early and wear socks)
- Buddhist Ceremony Sunday Service (bilingual Chinese/English) chanting of mantras and recitation of sutras, will be Sunday June 14 & July 19, 2026 at 9:15am, all are welcome.
- Buddhism and meditation class in Chinese is offered separately for Mandarin speakers!
Vegetarian Cooking Classes, Zen retreats, Buddhist services, and additional event schedules at Dharma Jewel Monastery website or at http://www.atlantazen.org/
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Where can we find peace of mind and true happiness? Zen meditation helps us attain an unbiased perception of reality. The key is to reflect inwardly. In this way, we can reach a clearer understanding of life’s difficulties with true wisdom and peace of mind as the result. All classes are free and open to the public. We are supported by your generous donations.
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What makes meditation classes at Dharma Jewel Monastery a superb experience?
- Qualified Teachers: Taught by dedicated fully-ordained monastics (Buddhist nuns) who devote their entire lives to authentic Zen practices
- Recognized Buddhist lineage: Our team of experienced monastics have undergone years of rigorous practice (and are still doing so) as part of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, a reputable international group with around 100 meditation centers around the world upholding the original teachings of the Buddha
- Practice and Learn: Structured, 20-consecutive week class includes both meditation practice as well as high-quality prepared lectures to cultivate understanding
- Wisdom: Our course goes beyond just relaxation, and also teaches in a clear way the fundamentals of timeless Buddhist philosophy as applicable to modern life
- Relax. Focus. Be Aware. : Welcome and relaxing environment in a clean and large meditation hall
- Open to everyone, including those with no prior experience or background in meditation. And you don't even have to be Buddhist to meditate with us!
- Completion of this introductory course allows attendance at our more advanced meditation courses and sutra study classes. Participation in monthly meditation retreats is only open to those who have taken our courses.
- Free. There is no charge to attend any event at our monastery. We are supported by your voluntary donations. No catch, no gimmicks.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us. Register by phone, in person, or online today, and see you on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at 7pm!
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Guided Meditation Session at Dharma Jewel
Dharma Jewel Monastery, 2550 Henderson Mill Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA, USDharma Jewel Monastery invites you to discover yourself through Zen meditation:
Guided Zen Meditation Sessions, Sundays at 10am
Open to all, drop in any session
No experience needed, newcomers welcome!
Select Sundays in 2026:
5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/28, 7/5, 7/26
Please arrive early and wear socks
No entry allowed after 10:05amEveryone is welcome for these one hour beginner's open guided meditation sessions - come for one or all of the sits! Newcomers welcome. Guided meditation is led by a Zen Buddhist nun in English. These are open to all and a great introduction to the weekly Beginner's Zen Meditation Course.
Introduction to Zen Meditation Course
Starts July 14, Tuesday nights at 7pm, Register Now!
All are invited! The course is weekly for four months and is a sequential, cumulative class. Great for both beginners as well as those with experience meditating. Meditation methods include Breath Counting, Mindfulness of the Breath, Loving-Kindness Meditation. Lecture topics include Introduction to Buddhism, Mindfulness, Karma, Causality & the Four Noble Truths. Completion of the Beginner's course allows progression to the next level of classes and eventually to the sutra study group. Participation in this class is a prerequisite for our monthly Zen meditation retreats and Kung Fu Zen Martial Arts classes.Little Jewel Children's Meditation
Children's class will be on Sundays at 10am and includes story-telling, arts and crafts, and fun games. Appropriate for ages around 5 - 12. Free, but please register in advance.Sunday Service Zen Ceremony
Check out Buddhist ceremonies on Sunday mornings each month, all are welcome to experience this traditional Chinese chanting with English translation, bilingual service, 9:15am - 12pm followed by free vegetarian lunch:
Next: June 14 & July 19, 2026Where can we find peace of mind and true happiness? Zen meditation helps us attain an unbiased perception of reality. The key is to reflect inwardly. In this way, we can reach a clearer understanding of life’s difficulties with true wisdom and peace of mind as the result.
Dharma Jewel Monastery
Zen Meditation Center in Atlanta
www.dharmajewel.us
Landline: 770-939-5008
2550 Henderson Mill Rd, Atlanta GA 30345Dharma Jewel Monastery is a Buddhist temple in Atlanta practicing in the Linji Zen lineage as part of the family of Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Taiwan. All events at Dharma Jewel are free and offered at no charge.
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Basics of Meditation at Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta
Drepung Loseling Monastery, 1781 Dresden Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, USDrepung Loseling Monastery, meditation center and Tibetan Buddhist temple in Atlanta, hosts many events each week, both in person and online via DLM's Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Vimeo Live (link below):
Every Sunday at 11am is an introductory session with brief guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. You can also watch live online, link below.
Drepung Loseling Monastery 2026 schedule (visit www.drepung.org for latest updates)
All welcome to these events:
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
(Chai Tea Social afterwards at noon on the first Sunday of the month)
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 4:30pm
- The Foundations Series Retreats and The Lamrim Series, monthly on SaturdaysMost events are free and open to the public, donations are welcome. Visit http://www.Drepung.org for more details.
Please find the link to the live webcast on Drepung's website, social media, or at https://vimeo.com/drepungloseling
Plus special Compassion Meditation led by lay members through Emory Compassion Center CBCT
Everyone may join, no pre-requisites for the events listed above. You may wear anything that is comfortable, but as this is a temple, we recommend modest attire. We will take off our shoes to meditate. There is no charge, though donations are welcome. We encourage you to "digital detox" and practice mindfulness by not using your cell phone during the services. Great for your physical, mental, and spiritual health: mind-body wellness!
Drepung Loseling is the Tibetan Buddhist center in Atlanta frequented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. A center for the cultivation of both heart and intellect, it provides a sanctuary for the nurturance of inner peace and kindness, community understanding, and global healing. Drepung Loseling Monastery has a long history in Tibet and main monastery with over 3,000 monastics now in India, and is academically affiliated with Emory University.
And check out more Atlanta meditation (http://www.georgiameditation.org) groups for different traditions and centers!
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Medicine Buddha Puja at Drepung Loseling Monastery with Tibetan Buddhist monks
Drepung Loseling Monastery, 1781 Dresden Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, USMedicine Buddha Puja (healing ceremony / prayer service) will be in person at Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta and on Livestream (online streaming live) every Tuesday at 6pm with Tibetan Buddhist monks.
Immediately following, a public Buddhist teaching will be every Tuesday at 7pm.Join us physically or virtually at Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta, Tibetan Buddhist temple near Brookhaven.
This is a great service to pray for healing and the compassionate potential of all beings.
Drepung Loseling Monastery - Weekly free events open to all:
-- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
-- Medicine Buddha Practice (Prayer Service), Tuesdays at 6pm
-- Public Buddhist Talk (Teaching), Tuesdays at 7pm
-- Puja (Buddhist Prayer Ceremony), Wednesdays at 7pm (in person only)
-- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 4:30pm (in person only)-- Foundations Retreat, monthly on Saturdays (registration & fee required)
Online link:
https://livestream.com/accounts/7116288Also, there are compassion meditation training programs with Emory Compassion CBCT, https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-compassion-training/index.html
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Each Tuesday evening, join us for a Medicine Buddha Practice and a public Buddhist talk by a Tibetan Buddhist monk, at Drepung Loseling Monastery. (http://www.drepung.org)
New? Everyone is welcome. The Medicine Buddha Practice is a short session combining brief guided meditation, chanting of mantras, visualization, and Buddhist prayers. It helps promote individual, social, environmental and global healing. Please join this communal meditation to enhance healing and well-being for yourself, your friends and family members.
Everyone may join, no pre-requisites for the events listed above. As this is a temple, we recommend modest attire. We will take off our shoes to meditate. There is no charge, though donations are welcome.
Drepung Loseling Monastery is the authentic Tibetan Buddhist center in Atlanta supported by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. A center for the cultivation of both heart and intellect, it provides a sanctuary for the nurturance of inner peace and kindness, community understanding, and global healing. Drepung Loseling Monastery has a long history in Tibet with main monastery now in India, and is academically affiliated with Emory University.
www.drepung.org
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