What we’re about
The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org).
Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum to help you deepen your knowledge and establish your daily practice. Classes are informal and emphasize how to integrate Buddhism into daily life.
Website: http://www.guhyasamaja.org
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We are located at: 10875 Main Street, Unit 108, Fairfax, VA 22030
Our mailing address is: The Guhyasamaja Center, P.O. Box 1511, Centreville, VA 20122
Questions? Write to us at info@guhyasamaja.org or call 703-774-9692.
Blog: http://www.guhyasamajacenter.wordpress.com
The Center is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 1/2 Day Tonglen RetreatLink visible for attendees
Taking and Giving (Tonglen) is a powerful method to increase our love and compassion for others. Lama Yeshe says "The energy of attachment and selfishness is like a needle in our heart and when we release it we feel incredible joy." This practice gives us just that feeling of joy and pleasure when we practice giving our love, time, fearlessness, or possessions. Tonglen gives us a method to learn how to give without feeling like we are giving up something. In this 1/2 day retreat, there will be 3 guided meditations with a short break in between each session. We ask participants to sign in to zoom 10-15 minutes before in order to settle in as we will start promptly at 10 AM. This retreat is suitable for everyone.
Date and Time: Sunday, October 1st. 10 AM - 12 PM
Facilitator: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Contact: spc@guhyasamaja.org if you have any questions.Due to construction in the center’s garage we have scheduled this retreat on-line.
Meeting ID: 873 9373 2686
Passcode: 717352
- How to Practice Dharma without the Eight Worldly ConcernsThe Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, Fairfax, VA
Lama Zopa Rinpoche says "Even if we understand nothing else, if, by recognizing the eight worldly dharmas, we can clearly differentiate between what is dharma and what is not dharma, we are very fortunate." These eight worldly concerns direct most of our actions in everyday life. They even pollute our spiritual practice as well. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shows us how to investigate whether an action is motivated by one of these concerns and if it is how to change that.
Topics will include -Discovering the Meaning of Dharma, The Eight Worldly Dharmas, The Nature of Samsara, Seeking Happiness, Getting Suffering, and The Problems Desire Brings.
This series is suitable for everyoneText: How to Practice Dharma -Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)
Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)Dates and Times: Sundays October 8th - November 5th 10-1130 AM
Facilitator: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Contact: spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
Suggested Donations: Members $10/class and Non-Members $15/class. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Check the calendar to confirm - How to Practice Dharma without the Eight Worldly ConcernsThe Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, Fairfax, VA
Lama Zopa Rinpoche says "Even if we understand nothing else, if, by recognizing the eight worldly dharmas, we can clearly differentiate between what is dharma and what is not dharma, we are very fortunate." These eight worldly concerns direct most of our actions in everyday life. They even pollute our spiritual practice as well. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shows us how to investigate whether an action is motivated by one of these concerns and if it is how to change that.
Topics will include -Discovering the Meaning of Dharma, The Eight Worldly Dharmas, The Nature of Samsara, Seeking Happiness, Getting Suffering, and The Problems Desire Brings.
This series is suitable for everyoneText: How to Practice Dharma -Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)
Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)Dates and Times: Sundays October 8th - November 5th 10-1130 AM
Facilitator: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Contact: spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
Suggested Donations: Members $10/class and Non-Members $15/class. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Check the calendar to confirm - How to Practice Dharma without the Eight Worldly ConcernsThe Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, Fairfax, VA
Lama Zopa Rinpoche says "Even if we understand nothing else, if, by recognizing the eight worldly dharmas, we can clearly differentiate between what is dharma and what is not dharma, we are very fortunate." These eight worldly concerns direct most of our actions in everyday life. They even pollute our spiritual practice as well. Lama Zopa Rinpoche shows us how to investigate whether an action is motivated by one of these concerns and if it is how to change that.
Topics will include -Discovering the Meaning of Dharma, The Eight Worldly Dharmas, The Nature of Samsara, Seeking Happiness, Getting Suffering, and The Problems Desire Brings.
This series is suitable for everyoneText: How to Practice Dharma -Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)
Zopa Rinpoche (go to www.LamaYeshe.com to obtain a copy)Dates and Times: Sundays October 8th - November 5th 10-1130 AM
Facilitator: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Contact: spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
Suggested Donations: Members $10/class and Non-Members $15/class. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds.
Check the calendar to confirm
