The Mindfulness Practice Group is a community, a sangha, supporting each other in meditatve practices. We are peer-led and lay-led: We are all each others' teachers. All are welcome to sit with us; our group practices are Buddhist, yet we respect all meditative practices and celebrate the diversity of practice among us. The MPG was established nearly two decades ago as a sangha in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen master and founder of the Order of Interbeing, whose speech and p …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

We provide meditation classes and Buddhist teachings in Annapolis. Taught by qualified local teachers, the meditation classes are very relaxing and the talks are easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. Our classes are perfect for both beginners and those with experience.

I am a mental health therapist and I use meditation in my personal life and with my clients. It is relaxing to sit in meditation in the morning and before starting my day. I have an office in 2 blocks from downtown Silver Spring that has a group room that is perfect for meditation. If you are new to meditation, I am willing to share everything I know. If you are experienced in meditating, I am willing to learn from you. I want this group to be open to anyone that is willing to try new things and …

This group started in 1997 becasue we wanted to explore and learn about Kadampa Buddism and meditation and open this up for others. Since then we've grown into an active community.  We are a diverse group of people all seeking to bring greater peace and happiness into daily life.  We welcome everyone to join no matter your beliefs, background, or culture.

Mintwood Zendo is a meditation group that provides an opportunity for the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and their friends to strengthen their spirituality. Our community (Sangha) consists of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike who practice Zazen, the form of our sitting meditation, which originated in the Zen Buddhist tradition. We come together on Wednesday evenings to develop, strenthen and support one another in our practice through silent meditation. The Zendo was foun …

Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities in the SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activities, pleas …

I started the Maharmitta Meditation group at The Center in Tenley-town for the past 2 years to teach "Maharmitta Meditation - deep breathing and meditation" (see www.maharmitta.com). It helps one to relax, reduce stress, increase lung capacity (help asthma sufferers manage their conditions). Since last year, I started to teach "Maharmitta Relaxation - A slow movement and stretching" to the residents at the Mary's House (Assisted Living) in Rockville, Maryland, and to the monks and lay persons at …

Meditation, an ancient practice sometimes called contemplative prayer, is common to most major faiths and wisdom traditions. Everyone knows that Buddhists and Hindus meditate. Most practicing Christians, however, are usually surprised to learn that there is a living tradition of meditation within Christianity that goes back to Apostolic times. My teacher of meditation, John Main, was an English Benedictine monk, who spent the last ten years of his life living and writing about that tradition, an …

To join in a talk about Buddhist philosophy. Get started on learning to meditate. This group is open to everyone seeking happiness.

Want to co-create an innovative Buddhist Center in Downtown D.C.? Come to our Friendship Archway Alliance networking events and connect with other Buddhists, spiritualists, community builders and other group representatives at our monthly 3rd Sundays events. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop …