The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. We offer a complete range of meditation courses and retreats for all levels of interest: weekly drop-in classes, day workshops, retreats and in-depth study programs. In addition, we offer introductory classes at numerous branch locations in the DC area (Arlington, Bethesda, Capitol Hill, Reston, and Hampton Roads). Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha (982-105 …

Come enjoy a free group class on meditation instruction and practice. By learning to meditate, the practitioner can develop a holistic world view that is the foundation for expanding our relationships with self and others. Class will be centered around calm abiding (shine/samatha) meditation which is the art of calming the mind as taught in Tibetan Buddhism. No experience is needed. All are welcome.

THE WEEKLY THURSDAY NITE SESSIONS These brief evening sessions provide deep relaxation and stress reduction through guided meditations and contemplations. Additionally, they provide opportunities for self-reflection, resolution of internal tensions, and increased self-awareness that can enrich the experience of day-to-day life. Equally importantly, they provide an opportunity for individuals with shared values and beliefs based on compassion and loving kindness to form a community of shared inte …

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 …

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 …

The OWL-SG is for people in the Occoquan, Woodbridge, & Lake Ridge community interested in mindfulness meditation practices.  Our sessions are held on Wednesday mornings at 8:15am.  We do not currently have evening sessions since we have not been able to find a suitable venue.  If you know of a possibility in the OWL area, please contact the organizer at       Since we currently meet in a private residence, we ask that you join Meetup.com before we announce the address and contact information. …

Craving some fellow readers to explore good Buddhist text with, I decided to start this group. Together, we'll choose books to delve into to enrich our spiritual practice, our lives and the lives of others.

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 …

Whether you're new to mindfulness meditation or an advanced practitioner looking for like-minded people to sit with, this weekly drop-in meditation group is for you. We meet from 9am - 10:30am at the East Meets West Yoga Center at 8227 Old Courthouse Road in Vienna, Va. (In the Long and Foster Building.) Meetings consist of a 30-minute guided sitting meditation, followed by either a talk, mindful movement, or Q&A with the instructor. Instructors are Jon Waterman, Mary Aubry and Trisha Stotler, a …

Zen Buddhism is becoming very popular in the US due to it very direct, upfront and empirical approach to understanding Buddhism and how it can benefit us. Zen attracts many different people, from all walks of life, because of its non-dogmatic, yet simple way it teaches the dharma through meditation and discussion. Fairfax lacks and formal Zen Center or Zendo, and I see that there is more than enough interest to found a small, friendly and informal Zen meditation and discussion group. The group w …

We'll share spiritual workshops, chant, drum, and meditate with the intentions of love and joy for our Mother Earth and all creation, to bring peace, sustainability and balance!  We affirm the Global Oneness by building on various sacred traditions (Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Native American, Sufi, Celtic etc) Let us know what kinds of workshops or sessions you'd like to offer or attend.  Most programs will have suggested donations to pay for the space and support the talents of the leaders. We …

We are a group of students putting the teachings of Tendai Buddhism into practice. If you want to learn about Buddhist practice, meditation, and the wisdom teachings, then come on down!

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 …

   ~~~ "The Internal Yoga" ~~~ Ancient tribes have taught us that vocal toning is powerful healing for our bodies and our minds. ..from OM's to other chants from Native American, Hindu, African, Buddhist, Hawaiian, Shaman and many other cultures used for mind clearing and purging toxins from our body's cells ~ we then naturally attune to our centers and the spiritual core of ourselves..       By Law of Attraction and by proactively changing our internal vibrations, we experience an increase in e …