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
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)
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sterling
Leased space for gentle, introductory Buddhist Meditation 101
📍 22135 Davis Drive, Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20164
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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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buddhist Meditation Classes - Cultivate Peace, Happiness and CompassionMeditation Sterling, Sterling , VA
Cultivate Peace with Meditation
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Katsel Meditation Sterling a 501(c)3 nonprofit
77 Newport CT, Sterling, Virginia 20164 (Gray Residence, Red Door)
Visit us online: www.meditationsterling.comMeditation is a journey home—to clarity, compassion, and the boundless peace within. Practicing together in community deepens this journey, creating connection, strength, and shared purpose.
Join Meditation Sterling, a welcoming nonprofit center rooted in the authentic Tibetan Buddhist tradition of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Our weekly classes offer guided meditation and wisdom teachings designed to help anyone—regardless of background—find stability, joy, and deeper meaning.
In just five years, our humble center has supported hundreds of people in finding friendship, purpose, and a steady path of inner growth. Our diverse community includes practitioners of all ages and walks of life, each drawn to the transformative power of the Dharma.
🌸 Suggested donation: $10 per class (all forms of payment accepted)
🌸 Free with any monthly membership of $25 or more
🌸 No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds
🌸 Private classes available by appointmentYour generosity sustains this sacred refuge—helping us host authentic Tibetan Lamas, offer community retreats, and make these profound teachings accessible to all. Supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is an act of compassion that ripples outward for the benefit of countless beings.
☕ Fresh tea and water offered before class
🧘 Attire is comfortable; behavior is mindful
🌼 Hearts and minds open to shared silence and reflection
🧒 Children under 18 welcome with parental guardian
🚻 Restrooms on-site | Garden space available seasonallyWherever you are on your journey, you are welcome. Come sit with us. Return to yourself. Walk the path of peace, together.
#MeditationSterling #BuddhistMeditation #DrikungKagyu #WeeklyMeditationClass #MindfulnessInCommunity #Bodhicitta #SpiritualRefuge #PathToPeace #NorthernVirginiaMeditation #SupportTheDharma #NonprofitMeditation #EveryoneWelcome #OpenHeartOpenMind #LiveWithCompassion #HealingThroughMeditation
- Special Evening with Venerable Konchok PemaMeditation Sterling, Sterling , VA
A Special Evening with Venerable Konchok Pema
Teaching: The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · 7:00–8:30 PM
Hosted at Katsel Meditation Sterling a 501(c)3
77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
www.meditationsterling.com | info@meditationsterling.com |We joyfully invite you to an in-person evening of Buddhist teachings with Venerable Konchok Pema, a fully ordained American monk in the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
With a life dedicated to the path of awakening, Venerable Pema will offer guidance on The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma—precious contemplations that awaken the heart, deepen inner reflection, and inspire authentic spiritual practice. These teachings are the gateway into the path of liberation and form the foundation for all who wish to walk the way of wisdom and compassion.
About Venerable Konchok Pema
Venerable Pema’s Dharma journey began in 1961 through Zen master Eido Shimano Roshi and matured under his root teacher, Swami Satchidananda, with whom he helped establish Yogaville West in 1972. In 1989, his heart connection to the Tibetan Buddhist path was awakened through Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche. He received full monastic ordination in 2017 at Jangchubling Monastery in India, bestowed by His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and Khenchen Rinpoche.
With warmth, humility, and deep devotion to the lineage, Venerable Pema shares the Dharma as a lived experience. His teachings carry the blessings of genuine practice and sincere aspiration to benefit others.
Why Attend?
Whether you are new to Buddhism or walking the path for many years, this evening offers a rare and beautiful chance to meet an American-born Tibetan Buddhist monk and receive the Dharma in a personal and accessible way. Let your heart be uplifted by the presence of a sincere practitioner and take a meaningful step into the deep wellspring of Tibetan wisdom.
Suggested Donation: $20
All are welcome. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.Important Information:
This is an in-person event only and will not be offered via Zoom.
Please park respectfully along Newbury Place and Newport CT without blocking driveways. Walk in after 6:00 PM — look for the gray house with the red door and the Buddha statue in front.Let us come together in a spirit of refuge, compassion, and joyful curiosity.
May this gathering nourish your path and plant seeds of awakening for the benefit of all beings.
