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!

The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org). Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum t …

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.

Bodhi Path (www.bodhipath.org) is an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Meditation instruction is geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied and discussed to deepen our understanding of Buddhist Philosophy. Our meditation group in DC has been together for 10 years and is expanding in order to be …

… The meditative exercises and contemplations are informed by the 2000 year-old traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism yet are intentionally tailored for individuals of all spiritual lineages. They are suitable for individuals with little or no experience with meditation. They are equally suited for individuals with extensive meditative histories who wish to increase the level of relaxation and calm abiding experienced in their own practices. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a small pillow a …

… 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 …

Tibetan meditation master Tai Situ Rinpoche has given his permission to begin the planning process for a Palpung Institute center in the Washington DC region. If you are a Tibetan Kagyud practitioner and would like to be part of this historic endeavor please join this group. We will prepare a plan to start a center in the Washington DC area. I will present the plan to Rinpoche in April 2013 and with his permission return to the US to establish the center. I am a long-time mahamudra student of T …

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

  Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. You are welcome to ask questions, join the dialouge, or sit quietly listening to the discussion while learning meditation. http://www.meetup.com/Wat-Thai-DC-Buddhist-Meditation/   Sararut Pilakun Roylance will lead us in the teachings of deep meditation. Sararut, …

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.

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. …

We are a group of people who create a supportive space to deepen our spiritual practice and to establish support and deepen meditation practice. Many of us have found it takes a group to support our efforts to work on ourselves and practice, because alone, one is most likely to drift somewhat aimlessly through life, even if outwardly life is full of activity. We wish to support those who feel the need to explore an inner life in the midst of everyday life, even learning to use the powerful force …

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.

… We could also discuss beneficial and helpful concepts from A Course in Miracles, Conversations with God, Power vs Force, Ask and It is Given, Buddhism and other self-improvement and spiritual books and practices in the Message Board area!  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 are these monthly community events which provide opportunities to develop more allie …

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 …

Are you someone who enjoys sketching, drawing, painting or some other fine art? Do you also enjoy learning about various spiritual and/ or metaphysical principles? Do you find that while you fit into lots of groups of people, sometimes it's hard to find people who challenge this side of you? If so, please let me know. I am interested in starting a group to meet, chat, sketch, paint, draw, photog, discuss chakras, hinduism, buddhism, christianity, metaphysics, intuition, our Higher Selves, etc. …