Meditation in DC

How does one cope with the uncertainty and instability of our daily problems and world events? Responding with anger, attachment and fear offers no real protection. Buddhist teachings encourage us to rely upon peaceful experiences and states of mind. Learning to meditate helps us to gain experience of them. This series will introduce Buddhism and explain how meditation can offer authentic inner protection. Classes build as a series; each one stands alone, and drop-ins are welcome.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 6pm
Suitable for everyone, these meditation classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and practical Buddhist teachings applied to everyday life.

• Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace.
• Malik will then give a practical teaching explaining how we can integrate Buddha’s timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
• The teaching is then followed by a guided meditation to help us mix our mind with the teaching and take it to heart.
• Time permitting, at the end of the meditation class we spend a few minutes in group discussion and the teacher will take any questions that the class might have about the topic.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 6pm
Suitable for everyone, these meditation classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and practical Buddhist teachings applied to everyday life.

• Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace.
• Malik will then give a practical teaching explaining how we can integrate Buddha’s timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
• The teaching is then followed by a guided meditation to help us mix our mind with the teaching and take it to heart.
• Time permitting, at the end of the meditation class we spend a few minutes in group discussion and the teacher will take any questions that the class might have about the topic.

Living with Purpose: The Power of Meditation
In this inspiring series, we will learn how to deepen our meditation practice by exploring the powerful and transformative contemplations of the Lamrim, or the stages of the path to enlightenment. More than just a technique to quiet the mind, Lamrim meditation introduces us to a structured and profound way of thinking that brings lasting inner peace and clarity.

Step by step, we will be guided through essential Buddhist topics such as the preciousness of this life, the reality of impermanence, the law of karma, and the truth of suffering — not as abstract ideas, but as living meditations that can change the way we view ourself, others, and the world. Through learning how to contemplate these teachings and integrate them into our daily lives, we develop a steady, wise, and joyful mind.

Perfect for both new and experienced meditators, this series will help you move beyond basic breathing techniques into a rich and meaningful meditation practice rooted in the wisdom and compassion of Kadampa Buddhism.

#### Meditations for a Peaceful Life

Sept 3-Oct 15, Wednesdays, 7:15pm-8:15pm
Buddha’s life and teachings reveal a blueprint that anyone can follow to awaken our fullest potential for happiness. Using the New Meditation Handbook as our guide, learn how to meditate on core insights and practices that lead to personal transformation – from precious human, impermanence and refuge up to Karma, future lives and liberation in a practical, accessible way.

Sept 3: The Value of Our Life
Sept 10: The Power of Meditating on Impermanence
Sept 17: What Happens after Death?
Sept 24: Creating Inner Protection
Oct 1: Happiness & the Law of Karma
Oct 8: No Class
Oct 15: The Joyful Renunciate