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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 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 …
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The Dharmadhatu Center of Gaithersburg, Maryland, is led by Sangjie Tieba Rinpoche (Glenn Gauvry), close disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and direct disciple of Venerable Zhaxi Zhuoma. We practice the true Buddha-dharma of all legitimate sects of Buddhism whether they represent the Theravada, Mahayana, or Vajrayana systems. This practice will introduce you to the Buddha-dharma of Exoteric and Esoteric Buddhism. Our meetings consist of listening to recorded discourses by H.H. Dorje Chang …
We started this group to gather people in the Baltimore area who are interested in learning more about Zen Buddhism. We'll gather to practice sitting meditation, martial arts, and learn more about the various aspects of Zen. If you're interested in learning the basics or furthering your practice, join us!
… This is also not for discussing Buddhism, it is for making in-person contact for possible followup sessions. The format at this event is spontaneous and the content is created by the participants who show up. Please do NOT come with any attachments or fixed expectations on how this alliance event will be played out or who will show up in what form. Just BE a "Buddha" and enjoy being an unique expression of Enlightenment. Come to serve and share in response to people interested in what it means t …
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.
Free meditation sessions under the guide of experienced monks from Wat Thai DC Temple. We will practice various styles of sitting meditation as well as walking meditation, all from the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Meditation can help us find peace within ourselves while we develop a strong, yet flexible, mind.
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The Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a network of Buddhist sanghas and like-minded individuals in the Washington D.C. metro area who are committed to creating a peaceful world by peaceful means, through mindful engagement with the world to reduce social injustice. More about WBPF. Please also visit our website WBPF.org. Our email list is on YahooGroups
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To join in a talk about Buddhist philosophy. Get started on learning to meditate. This group is open to everyone seeking happiness.
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 …
Founded to provide an affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an inter-spiritual approach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a contemplative tradition without dogma. You don't have to live in a monastary, convent or temple to be a modern spiritual contemplative! The Universalus Interspiritual Community is founded as a non-residential community for women and men in 2010 to: 1. Provide a supportive, ac …
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.
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 …
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 …
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