Welcome to The Guhyasamaja Center! You'll find all center announcements, upcoming classes, and events listed below; please also visit our Calendar. Opportunities include classes on how to meditate, introductory classes on Buddhism, intermediate and advanced Dharma classes and retreats, and more in the Northern Virginia/DC Metro area. The Guhyasamaja Center's classes are led by qualified instructors and use curriculum from The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), led by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
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- April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24nd, 2020 - 7:30-9:00 P.M. As we all deal with increased stress and isolation lets come together on Wednesdays and Friday to check in with one another, have break out small group discussions, and meditate together. Please feel free to drop in to any session you…Read More
- April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th - 7:30-9:00 P.M. As we all deal with increased stress and isolation lets come together on Wednesdays and Friday to check in with one another, have break out small group discussions, and meditate together. Please feel free to drop in to any session you…Read More
- April 12th, 2020. Discovering Buddhism: Mind and Its Potential Class 4 (online Discussion). Join us for an audio conference of Question and Answer and group discussion on the material presented in classes 2 and 3 of Discovering Buddhism: Mind and Its Potential.Read More
- Dear Guhyasamaja Center Friends, The Buddha's teachings emphasize how everything that arises due to causes and conditions is impermanent, changing moment to moment. They also emphasize how we are all interdependent. The current world-wide spread of the coronavirus is a reminder of these fundamental truths about existence. In terms…Read More
- Ongoing • Classes will continue online. Please see class description page for more information • During this series of classes on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, we'll study, contemplate, and meditate together on many different meditation techniques which are taught in a gradual sequence to help us progress from where…Read More
- Overall Goal: Have a center that can offer Dharma in the US Capital area for many years to come, offering a wide range of programs to meet the needs of new students and of serious Dharma students. Eventually have more members, a larger volunteer base, a resident lama as well…Read More
- All visiting hours have been suspended until further notice • From 7:30 - 9 PM You are welcome to come and meditate or just visit. Ven. Dondrub will be present to answer questions about Buddhism. Appointments must be scheduled no later than 9 am on Wednesday by calling or texting Ven. Dondrub…Read More
- ONGOING • The Medicine Buddha practice can be used to help purify those who have already died and liberate them from suffering. It is also very powerful in bringing about success, both temporary and ultimate. It is for this reason that the center hosts this monthly Medicine Buddha puja for the…Read More
