What we’re about
Welcome to Katsel Meditation Sterling - A nonprofit 501(c)(3) Tibetan Buddhist organization preserving the authentic teachings of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
This group is open to all who wish to learn and practice meditation, explore the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, or simply find a peaceful space to reconnect with themselves in peace and kindness.
We gather weekly for meditation classes, both in person and online, across three locations:
Katsel Meditation Sterling Headquarters (Tuesdays)
A consecrated Tibetan Buddhist temple for Lama visits, retreats, study groups, and lineage practices
📍 77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164 (by RSVP or appointment)
📞 202-631-5853 (text or voicemail)
✉️ info@meditationsterling.com
🌐[ www.meditationsterling.com](https://www.meditationsterling.com)
Katsel Meditation Boston (DMC)
Hybrid Zoom and in-person Drikung Kagyu practices
📍 29 Mohawk Street, Danvers, MA 01923
✉️ dmcboston@gmail.com
📞 (339) 368-5740
🌐 www.drikungboston.org
Classes are offered in partnership with Venerable Löpon Lama Konchok Sonam, a fully ordained Tibetan Buddhist monk and accomplished lineage master from Tibet, who serves as our spiritual director. Katsel Meditation Sterling is dedicated to the benefit of all beings, sharing authentic Drikung Kagyu practices with kindness and inclusivity. All are welcome, whether new or experienced.
🫖 Fresh tea and water before each class
🪑 Cushions welcome, chairs provided
🌼 A warm, diverse, and supportive community
We offer:
• Guided meditation and gentle teachings
• Group practice in a calm, respectful space
• A path toward peace, compassion, and wisdom
💛 Suggested donation: $10 per class
💛 Free with monthly membership of $25 or more
💛 No one turned away for lack of funds
May all who come with sincere hearts find refuge, clarity, and peace.
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Sangha Social - Tea • Connection • Metta • Friends
77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA, US## 🪷Sangha Social
Tea • Friends • Metta Vibes
Generously hosted by Katsel Meditation Sterling, a nonprofit Buddhist Meditation Center📍 Location:
Katsel Meditation Sterling
77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
📞 202-631-5853 | ✉️ info@meditationsterling.com
🌐 www.meditationsterling.com***
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### About the Gathering
Welcome to Sangha Social — an open-door Buddhist tea meetup where meditators, yogis, yoginis, and kind-hearted seekers gather to connect, unwind, and make friends before our weekly meditation class.
Doors open Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for tea, conversation, and mindful community in our beautiful modern Buddhist residence. The temple is a serene gray three-story, split-level home with a red door and a Buddha statue resting peacefully beneath an apple tree. Inside, you’ll find sunlit spaces, warm wood tones, a koi pond, gardens, and calm mid-century modern design that welcomes everyone.
This is your hour to laugh, breathe, and share metta (loving-kindness) with other good humans — Buddhists, yogis, meditators, and the simply curious alike. No robes or rules, just genuine connection and good vibes.
At 7:00 PM, the optional Meditation Class begins in a separate dedicated meditation hall for those who wish to stay and deepen the stillness. Others are welcome to continue enjoying tea and mindful conversation in the residence.
Sangha Social is free — offerings of tea and good vibes are always welcome.
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🅿️ Parking:
Park mindfully in the driveway (left open for those with accommodation needs) or along Newport Ct and Newburry Place.***
Come as you are. Leave lighter.
A gathering for modern hearts — compassionate, diverse, open, and beautifully human.1 attendee
Buddhist Meditation Classes - In-Person at Katsel Meditation Sterling
Meditation Sterling, 77 Newport Ct, Sterling , VA, USKatsel Meditation Sterling
🏡 A Tibetan Buddhist Temple of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage
📍 77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
📞 (202) 631-5853
📧 info@meditationsterling.com
🌐 www.meditationsterling.com***
Welcome to Katsel Meditation Sterling
A consecrated temple residence, lovingly tended and blessed by authentic Tibetan Buddhist meditation masters of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.Since 2021, our community has offered a sacred refuge in Northern Virginia for those seeking peace, belonging, and authentic wisdom.
We are one of the most positively reviewed meditation groups on Meetup—not because we’re large or flashy, but because we care deeply, live simply, and practice sincerely.
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### Tuesday Evenings at the Temple
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Calm-Abiding Meditation • Dharma Teachings • Sadhana PracticeEach Tuesday, we open the doors to our peaceful home temple and welcome you into the heart of Tibetan Buddhist practice. Whether you are curious about meditation or ready to deepen your spiritual journey, these gatherings are a perfect place to begin.
Evening Flow:
• Lineage Opening Prayers (5 min)
• Dharma Teaching or Sadhana Practice (35 min)
• Silent Calm-Abiding Meditation (15–20 min)
• Dedication of Merit
• Optional Q&A and mindful tea conversation🫖 Doors open early at 6:00 PM for informal touring, tea, and friendly connection.
🪷 Doors close at 9:00 PM (or 9:30 PM on Potluck nights)***
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### Monthly Highlights
• First Tuesday – Authentic Tibetan Meditation Practices, Silent Calm-Abiding Meditation, Dharma discussion, and a vegetarian community potluck after practice at 8pm
• Last Tuesday – in-person and Hybrid teaching led by our Spiritual Director, Lama Konchok Sonam, streamed live from our sacred altar space.
Please check our website for seasonal breaks, retreat weeks, or holiday pauses:
👉 www.meditationsterling.com***
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### A Sacred Temple Sanctuary
Our headquarters is not a rental hall or shared space—it is a consecrated Tibetan Buddhist residence, stewarded with devotion and respect.
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the home features:• A peaceful koi pond with waterlilies
• Towering bamboo groves and vibrant flowers
• Fruit trees and a Dharma orchard
• A wooden deck and fire pit for outdoor gatherings
• Two large shrine rooms and meditation halls
• Plenty of square footage for spacious, serene practice
• Comfortable chairs, back support, and floor cushions
• Bottled spring water and hot tea lovingly offered each visitThis is a place to rest your mind, open your heart, and reconnect with the sacred. You'll see smiles and feel appreciated and welcomed! Walk on in!
🚗 Kindly park along Newbury Pl or Newport Ct, allowing the temple’s driveway (gray house with red door and Buddha statues) to remain available for those with mobility needs.
### Open to All – Supported by Generosity
Katsel Meditation Sterling is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to offering the timeless path of Dharma in a way that is accessible, heartfelt, and relevant in today’s world.
🪷 Suggested donation is $10, which helps cover operating costs and temple offerings.
No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds. Sincere practice is the greatest offering.Our board members, temple stewards, and teachers are all volunteers. We serve with joy and devotion for the benefit of all beings.
### Your Journey Begins Here
Whether you are seeking stillness, guidance, community, or a deeper purpose, we invite you to step into this space of sacred simplicity.
These Tuesdays classes are an opportunity to return to something real, and something timeless with a meetup group of friends. A path of awakening both peaceful and profound.
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“As long as space remains,
As long as sentient beings remain,
Until then, may I too remain,
To dispel the sufferings of the world.”
— Shantideva4 attendees
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