You'll find all center announcements and upcoming classes and events below. Opportunities include classes on how to meditate, introductory classes on Buddhism, intermediate and advanced Dharma classes and retreats, and more in the Virginia/DC Metro area. The Guhyasamaja Center's classes use curriculum from The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), led by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Don't forget to visit our Calendar!
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- The past year has been a time of great change and accomplishment for The Guhyasamaja Center! With the generous support of donors like you, the center successfully made a new home in Fairfax, VA, with the purchase of our first permanent meditation hall in 2013. Having this dedicated space (along…Read More
- Buddhism in a Nutshell presents basic Buddhist philosophy and principles, as well as simple meditation instruction. In this three part series, we will look at the history of Buddhism and the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, including his observation of the human condition known as the four noble truths. Participants will…Read More
- In this session, Ven. Tendrol will introduce the practice of White Tara. We will then meditate on White Tara together and chant her mantra. We will also read other long life prayers to benefit our teachers, ourselves, and all sentient beings.Read More
- This class will consist of mindfulness practice with an emphasis on breathing meditation, as well as how to use mindfulness meditation in everyday life. We'll also discuss establishing a daily meditation practice, setting up a meditation space, and how to create a conducive environment for meditation. This class is suitable…Read More
- Lama Yeshe once said, "To liberate yourself, you must know yourself." In this series of classes, we discuss the purpose and benefits of meditation, investigate the nature of the mind, and practice a variety of different meditation techniques. Using readings from His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Kyabje Lama Zopa…Read More
- Some scheduled classes and events are preceded by a quiet half-hour or so for meditating on your own. This is a good opportunity to quiet the mind and connect with your motivation for the class or event ahead.Read More
- In this class, children learn universal guidelines for happiness and are introduced to meditation in a playful, creative manner. The class includes a story from the life of the Buddha, meditation, yoga, and exercises from Ready, Set, Happy: 16 Guidelines for Life. The class is held once per month. We…Read More
- 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 regular Medicine Buddha puja for the benefit…Read More
- The Mind Training literature of India and Tibet presents extremely powerful psychological techniques for radically transforming one's own personality. The techniques of the mind training tradition are for those with a deep interest in living a life of love and compassion. They teach how to work with one's own mind…Read More
