What we’re about
Welcome to the Atlanta Kadampa Meditation Meetup Group! Our group is dedicated to providing a supportive space for those interested in Buddhist meditation, retreats focused on self-care and self-nurturing, understanding yourself, compassionate action, finding peace of mind, learning about Kadampa Buddhism, discovering the keys to happiness, and connecting with the Buddhist Sangha community.
Join us for classes, talks, retreats, and workshops that will help you cultivate a sense of inner peace, compassion, and happiness in your daily life.
Our central location is Inman Park, and we have branch class throughout the metro area including Marietta and Tri-Cities.
Upcoming events
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New Year’s Eve Compassion Prayers by Candlelight
741 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, USWednesday, December 31, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia
With Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Dechok
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Join us for this very special way to close 2025 and bring in the new year!
Together we’ll meditate on our sincere wish for true freedom and happiness for all beings. We’ll engage in the beautiful practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, sending mantras of compassion and healing out to the whole world, and dedicating our evening to world peace.
Enter the new year with a positive mind, a peaceful heart, and meaningful resolutions that will set you up for the year ahead.
The event includes a guided meditation and inspiring commentary. After the chanted prayers we’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres, dessert and nonalcoholic drinks.
No experience necessary. Everyone welcome!
No registration is needed. Just drop in.
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New Year’s Day Loving Kindness Retreat and Southern Brunch
741 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, USThursday, January 1, 2026
9:30 AM 3:15 PM
Kadampa Meditation Center GA
With Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Dechok
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Understanding love is the key to happiness! Love is the great protector. It pacifies any agitation in our mind, and leaves us feeling peaceful and happy. Love helps us feel closer to others, even when we are alone.
Buddha taught that all happiness comes from love—the wish for others’ happiness. Therefore if we ourselves want to find real peace and happiness we must learn to love not just people we are close to but even complete strangers.
Training in the three types of love—affectionate love, cherishing love, and wishing love—naturally leads to happiness, freedom from obstacles, and enlightenment. Developing a warm, stable heart and feeling close to all beings creates lasting peace and fulfills all wishes.
As a special treat, we will be serving a traditional New Year's Day Southern brunch. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a delicious spread of vegetarian offerings.
All sessions are guided by our resident teacher, American Buddhist nun, Kelsang Dechok. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience of meditation is needed.
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Past events
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