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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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
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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 Practice
Each 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 visit
This 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
•OnlineTara Practice with Lama Sonam on Zoom
Online## Radiant Heart of Tara – Weekly Thursday Green Tara Practice on Zoom
### A joyful virtual gathering to awaken compassion and benefit all beings
Each Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern, we are invited to enter the sacred space of Noble Green Tara, the swift and fearless Mother of all Buddhas. Her practice calms fear, dissolves obstacles, and nurtures the courage to act with wisdom and love in daily life.
Led by Venerable Lopön Lama Konchok Sonam, Spiritual Director of both Katsel Meditation Sterling and Katsel Boston (DMC), this weekly practice is a precious opportunity to connect with the living wisdom of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
Together, we chant the Twenty-One Praises to Tara and engage in the Tara Sadhana, invoking her enlightened activity for the benefit of all sentient beings. Everyone is welcome—no prior experience needed, just a sincere heart.
🕖 When: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern
🔗 Zoom Meeting ID: 942‑828‑5317
🔒 Passcode: 359737
📿 Practice Texts:
• Praises to the 21 Taras (English PDF)
• Tara Sadhana (Tibetan & English PDF)
🌐 For more teachings and weekly events led by Lama Konchok Sonam, please visit:
www.drikungboston.org
www.meditationsterling.com
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### Hosted With Loving-Kindness Remotely By:
Katsel Meditation Sterling a 501(c)(3) nonprofit**.**
77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164 USA
📩 info@meditationsterling.com
🌐 www.meditationsterling.com
Katsel Boston (Drikung Meditation Center Boston) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
The Drikung Meditation Center
29 Mohawk Street, Danvers, MA 01923
📩 drikungboston@gmail.com
🌐 www.drikungboston.org
> “When we remember Tara with devotion, her blessings arise like a breeze of liberation—swift, gentle, and unwavering.”1 attendee
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