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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- JULY 26TH, 2017 • Chokhor Duchen, one of the four great holy days of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, takes place this year on July 27th. Also known as the Festival of Turning the Wheel of Dharma, Chokhor Duchen commemorates the anniversary upon which Shakyamuni Buddha first began teaching the Dharma. For…Read More
- Dear Members, Participants and Friends of Guhyasamaja Center, May 26 begins a sacred period according to the Tibetan lunar calendar; a time which culminates on June 9 with the anniversary of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing into parinirvana. So, I'm writing today to ask for your help for our…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
- The center maintains a year-round non-perishable food and school supplies donation basket for the benefit of those less fortunate in our community. Please feel to free to bring non-perishable food and back-to-school supplies to any upcoming class or event. And don't forget to rejoice in your good deeds and dedicate…Read More
- RESUMES AUGUST 20TH, 2017 • (Please note schedule change for month of August.) Many wonder how to apply the Buddha's profound teachings on ideas such as universal love, karma, and wisdom in our daily lives. As His Holiness the Dalai Lama often says, first we need to develop a clear understanding…Read More
- STARTS SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2017 • Buddhism in a Nutshell presents basic Buddhist philosophy and principles, as well as simple meditation instruction. In this 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.Read More
- SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2017 • Offered by gold medal champion and teacher, Master Hang Tam. Get healthy by learning the well-known style of qi gong tai chi known as 8 Pieces of Brocade.Read More
- ONGOING • This ongoing weekly discussion group will explore various introductory topics suitable for all. Classes will center around a group conversation on short assigned readings together with both silent and guided meditations.Read More
- ONGOING • No experience or Buddhist affiliation is necessary; students can join at any time. Each class will include single pointed concentration meditations on the breath, bodily sensations or visualized images of the Buddha, as well as simple analytical meditations that will help us better understand our minds and bring our…Read More
- ONGOING • No experience or Buddhist affiliation is necessary; students can join at any time. Each class will include single pointed concentration meditations on the breath, bodily sensations or visualized images of the Buddha, as well as simple analytical meditations that will help us better understand our minds and bring our…Read More
- SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2017 • This session will help high school and college students learn about Buddhism by immersing them in the atmosphere of a temple. Ven. Tendrol will explain the essential points of the Dharma using the symbolism of the temple's art work. She will lead a simple mindfulness meditation as…Read More
- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • You are welcome to come and meditate or just visit. A Buddhist monk will be present to answer questions about Buddhism. Appointments must be scheduled 2 hours before the start time by calling or texting Ven. Dondrub at (703) 651-2570 or E-mailing him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..Read More
- ONGOING • The Lama Chopa or "Guru Puja" is a chanted group prayer practice that incorporates all of the most essential teachings of the Buddha — everything required to achieve Enlightenment. Open to anyone with a commitment to engage in lama chopa or anyone who wants to create a closer relationship with…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
- ONGOING • 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 we currently are forward along the spiritual path towards full enlightenment. The…Read More
