About us
Kadampa Meditation Center DC offers numerous weekly classes, Friday night lectures, Saturday workshops and weekend retreats at our Temple in SW DC. We also offer classes in Capitol Hill, Arlington, Alexandria and Logan Circle.
Make sure to follow us on social media for up-to-date announcements regarding classes and events!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our Educational Program Coordinator at epc@meditation-dc.org
Upcoming events
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Sunday Morning Meditation
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC, USWeekly Sunday Meditation Classes with Sanema Naomi Hardrick
- Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace. The meditation is followed by a brief, traditional Buddhist prayer, called Liberating Prayer.
- The Teacher will then give a practical teaching based on the topic of the class series and explain 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.
COST:
Standard: $12 | Financial Hardship: $6 | Register
**Member Pricing: **FREE & Available as an online class.LOCATION
Kadampa Meditation Center DC
1200 Canal St. SW | Washington, DC 20024
Metro Stop: Waterfront or Navy Yard1 attendee
Living with Purpose: Meditations for a Peaceful Life
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC, USLiving with Purpose: Meditations for a Peaceful Life
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
With various Kadampa TeachersBuddha’s life and teachings reveal a blueprint that anyone can follow to awaken our fullest potential for happiness. Using the New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso 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.
June 17th: The Value of Our Life
June 24th: The Power of Meditating on Impermanence
July 1st: What Happens after Death?
July 8th: Creating Inner Protection
July 15th: Happiness & the Law of KarmaREGISTRATION
Standard: $12 | Financial Hardship $6 | Free for Members
Pre-Register Here
Each class is available by drop in. Everyone is welcome to attend, no previous experience is required.LOCATION
Kadampa Meditation Center DC
1200 Canal St. SW | Washington, DC 20024
Metro Stop: Waterfront or Navy Yard1 attendeeLiving with Purpose: Meditations for a Peaceful Life
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC, USLiving with Purpose: Meditations for a Peaceful Life
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
With various Kadampa TeachersBuddha’s life and teachings reveal a blueprint that anyone can follow to awaken our fullest potential for happiness. Using the New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso 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.
June 17th: The Value of Our Life
June 24th: The Power of Meditating on Impermanence
July 1st: What Happens after Death?
July 8th: Creating Inner Protection
July 15th: Happiness & the Law of KarmaREGISTRATION
Standard: $12 | Financial Hardship $6 | Free for Members
Pre-Register Here
Each class is available by drop in. Everyone is welcome to attend, no previous experience is required.LOCATION
Kadampa Meditation Center DC
1200 Canal St. SW | Washington, DC 20024
Metro Stop: Waterfront or Navy Yard1 attendee
Mala Making Workshop
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC, USJoin us for an introduction to mala making and learn how to use a Buddhist mala in conjunction with mantra recitation to improve your peace of mind, compassion and wisdom. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon exploring this traditional art by making your own mala to take home with you, or add your creation to our collection for sale in the gift shop.
A mala is a string of beads used to count prayers or mantra recitations. This is a simple practice that easily connects us with the good qualities of all enlightened beings, and helps us to realize our highest potential. For Buddhist practitioners, their mala is a very precious and meaningful object.
This workshop is suitable for everyone, whether you are an experienced practitioner or a complete beginner. Work at your own pace and receive guidance from experienced assistants while enhancing your knowledge of the various types of malas and how to make them in a qualified manner according to the New Kadampa lineage.
After everyone has completed making their malas, in the final session, you will receive a mantra to recite and learn how to use and bless your mala.- Registration: Please pre-register so we can ensure there are enough materials for everyone, space is limited! Cost: $15. This does not include the cost of the mala. There will be a variety of beads for you to choose from which are sold separately if you intend to keep your mala. There is no additional charge if you will be making a mala for sale in the shop.
- Register here: Mala Making Workshop - Meditation in Washington, DC
Event Schedule
- Saturday July 11th
10am - 1pm
10:00-10:30am: Teaching on Purpose of Malas with Meditation
10:30-11:30am: Mala Making Demonstration and Bead Selection
11:30-1:00pm: Mala Making
1:00pm: Vegetarian Lunch included
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