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  • Something for Everyone

    The center offers a variety of classes and other opportunities to suit all levels of interest and experience!

     

  • Teachers & Facilitators

    All classes are taught by qualified instructors with diverse backgrounds and years of experience.

     

  • Special Guests

    Guest Teacher Geshe Kelsang Wangmo — the first ever female Geshe — on topics such as karma, bodhichitta, and emptiness.

     

  • Events

    The center also hosts a variety of prayers and practices, retreats, and sometimes events such as a Dharma book club, movie nights, and more throughout the year. (PHOTO: Animal Blessing & Liberation event)

     

  • Practicing Generosity

    Click below to learn how you can support the center by offering a helping hand, becoming a member, making donations, and more. (PHOTO: Volunteers moving the center to its new location in Fairfax, VA, 2013)

     

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The Guhyasamaja Center News, Upcoming Classes & Events

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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    The Buddhist Toolkit for the Modern World

    Tuesdays nights from 7:30 - 9 PM. Dec 29th, 2020; Jan 5th, 12th, 19th; Feb 2nd and 9th, 2021. In this six week course we will explore a different prominent theme in Buddhist psychology each week, being guided by the words of Lama Yeshe, the founder of the Foundation for the…Read More
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    Discovering Buddhism Module: Refuge in the Three Jewels

    Sundays from 10:30 AM - 12 PM. See class page for more information. A Buddhist is a person who takes refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha — the "Three Jewels." In this course we will find out more about the Three Jewels, what taking refuge means, and why the…Read More
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    Special Teachings with Ven. Geshe Sherab

    Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. "Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation: Tools for a More Successful Daily Practice." 7:30 - 9 PM. Friday January 29th 7:30-9:00 P.M, Saturday and Sunday January 30th and 31st 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M."Following in the Footsteps of the Kadampas: A weekend Retreat on Atisha's Bodhisattva's Garland of Jewels."…Read More
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    Buddhist Tenets

    Beginning in January of 2021, Guhyasamaja Center will be offering a series of classes on Buddhist Tenets. We will discuss core tenets of different Indian Buddhist traditions, exploring the profound implications that their philosophical positions have for personal transformation. We’ll look at when and how one might apply different school’s…Read More
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    Chan Silent Illumination & Mahamudra: A Discussion Across Buddhist Traditions

    Saturday, March 13, 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Zoom. Please see class page for more information.Read More
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    Multi-center Long Life Pujas

    First Saturday of each month during 2021 - 11AM to 12:30 PM EST. The pujas will be dedicated to promoting the long life of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Gyume Khensur Lobsang Jampa Rinpoche, Tenzin Jikme Namdrol Rinpoche, the reincarnation of Sera Mey Khensur Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche, and…Read More
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    The Center's Long-Term Development Plan

    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
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Affiliations

 

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The Guhyasamaja Center is affiliated with The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition; Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director

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We follow the Gelug tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama

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Contact Info

 

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(703) 774-9692

 

The Guhyasamaja Center
Professional Center of Fairfax Building
10875 Main Street, Unit 108
Fairfax, VA (Directions)

 

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Centreville, VA 20122 USA

 

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The Guhyasamaja Center is open for classes and events and sometimes silent meditation

 

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We are registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization: Tax ID# 550881124

 

To make a donation or discover other ways you can support the center, click on the green button above or visit our Practicing Generosity page

 

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