Meditation Groups List (WV)

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WV
Insight Meditation
Charleston, WV: We have a small, insight meditation group that meets every Thursday at 12 noon at the Main Kanawha County Library for about half an hour of meditation followed by a discussion. Email singingplow@igc.org for details. ~8/05

WV
Other
Friends Wilderness Meditation Center offers meditation facilities and retreat space. Visit their website at http://www.friendswilderness.org. ~10/10

WV
Other
The InnerLife Yoga studio offers meditation classes in Morgantown. Visit them at http://www.innerlifeyoga.com. ~10/10

WV

Non-sectarian, Zen, Tibetan Buddhist
Morgantown Buddhist Group has weekly meditation practice, a study group, and classes. Visit their website at http://morgantownbuddhism.wix.com/morgantownmeditation. ~01/14

WV
Theravadan
Meditation retreats are offered on a regular basis at the Bhavana Society in West Virginia (1.75 hrs from DC near the VA border). Visit their web site at http://www.bhavanasociety.org. ~10/10

Meditation Groups List (VA other areas)

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VA other area
Mindfulness
Cloud Floating Free Sangha, Community of Mindful Living, Charlottesville. Visit http://www.cloudfloatingfree.org for details. ~10/10

VA other area
Namo Myoho
Southeast Virginia Soka Gakkai Activity Center. Visit
http://www.sgi-usa.org/sgilocations/results_details.php?id=80&dist= for details. ~10/10

VA other area
Non-Denom
Mountain Light Retreat Center offers meditation retreats and days of mindfulness. Visit their web site at http://www.findthedivine.com/retreatcenter/ml for details. They are located about 15 miles north of Charlottesville, Virginia. ~10/10

VA other area
Non-Denom
Blacksburg, VA Meditation Group, visit http://amritherapy.com/meditation1.htm for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Pure Land
Ekoji Pure Land Buddhist group in Richmond, VA. Visit http://www.ekojirichmond.org and click on "Pure Land" for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Satsang
The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sangha in Richmond, VA offers classes on meditation and awakening consciousness through the Art of Living course. For details, visit http://www.artofliving.org/contactsDetail.asp?CenterID=547. ~8/05

VA other area
Satsang
The Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Center in Front Royal, VA offers meditation instruction. Visit http://www.yogananda-srf.com/temples/states.html#va for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Satsang
Meditation & yoga classes offered at the beautiful Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, VA (near Charlottesville). Inspired by Sri Swami Satchidananda. For more details, visit their website at http://www.yogaville.org. ~8/05

VA other area
Theravadan
Wat Lao Buddhavong Theravadan Buddhist Temple ( http://www.watlao.org ) located in Cattlet, VA. ~8/05

VA other area
Tibetan
The Ligmincha Institute (http://www.ligmincha.org), in Charlottesville, VA (founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in 1992), was created to preserve the Tibetan Bon culture and teachings, especially the practices of dzogchen meditation. The purpose of this site is to provide information on Bon and dzogchen as well as the activities of Ligmincha Institute and our associated Khyung Dzong centers. ~8/05

VA other area
Tibetan
RATNA SHRI SANGHA CIRCLE (http://www.tidewaterbuddhist.org) offers meditation classes and events in the Norfolk, VA area. ~8/05

VA other area
Tibetan
Ekoji Tibetan Buddhist group in Richmond, VA. Visit http://www.ekojirichmond.org and click on "Tibetan" for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Tibetan
The Jefferson Tibetan Society (http://www.cvillebuddhist.org/JTS.html) in Charlottesville, VA provides instruction in traditional Tibetan Buddhist religion, philosophy and language to its members and to the general public. Geshe Jampel Thardo, a distinguished Lharampa Geshe from Drepung Loseling Monastery has been the teacher-in-residence since 1983. The Jefferson Tibetan Society emphasizes traditional Tibetan Buddhism as exemplified by teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Our weekly meditation sessions combine silent meditation and Buddhist instruction. Half-day, one day and weekend retreats are held on a regular basis. Those new to Buddhism, as well as on-going students of Buddhism are welcome to attend. ~8/05

VA other area
Tibetan
The Charlottesville Drikung Kagyu Sangha hosts meditation and dharma teachers. Visit their website at http://www.cvillebuddhist.org/Drikung.html for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Vipassana
The Shenandoah Valley Vipassana Meditation Group meets weekly in Winchester VA, for meditation and discussion. For more information, please call Max Honn 540-822-5325, (maxandirene@aol.com) or Bill Liggett at 540-955-3341 (wliggett@rstarmail.com). ~3/09

VA other area
Vipassana
Vipassana/Insight Meditation group meets in Blacksburg, VA. For details, visit http://amritherapy.com/meditation1.htm. ~8/05

VA other area
Vipassana
Ekoji Vipassana Buddhist group in Richmond, VA. Visit http://www.ekojirichmond.org/Vipassana/vipassana.htm for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Vispassana
The Insight Meditation Community of Charlottesville explores the many benefits of Vipassana meditation. Also known as Insight Meditation, Vipassana is a practice that trains us to live mindfully in the present moment. Literally meaning "to see clearly," Vipassana enables individuals to experience all aspects of life from a place of greater stillness. The meditator learns to relate to life with greater clarity and loving kindness and with less fear, anxiety and stress. Our meetings usually begin with instructions and a 45 minute meditation, or "sitting." This is followed by a "dharma" talk (dharma means "teaching") that addresses different facets of a meditation practice, including how to bring the heart of meditation into our daily life. After the talk, we have an informal discussion, individual sharing, questions, and general announcements. For details, visit their web page at http://www.imeditation.org. ~8/05

VA other area
Vispassana
A free, open, ongoing meditation group is held every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley, 6380 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA. Visit http://www.meetup.com/Winchester-Insight-Meditation-Group for more details. The group is facilitated by Shell Fischer, who has been practicing Insight Meditation for the past 15 years. The format includes a 40-minute silent meditation on chairs (and/or cushions if you bring your own) and includes a 10-minute guided meditation for beginners, a 15-minute walking meditation, and a 10-15 minute reading from a meditation text. The remainder of the session is devoted to discussion, where participants are encouraged to talk about their meditation experience, the reading, or about how they're using their mindfulness practice in their daily lives. For more information, contact Shell at shell.fischer@earthlink.net. ~9/10

VA other area
Zen
Blacksburg, VA: Zazen Meditation; visit http://www.newriverzen.org for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Zen
Delaplane Zen Group in Delaplane, VA (between Marshall and Front Royal). Visit http://delaplanezen.org for details. ~1/07

VA other area
Zen
Still Water Zen Center, Richmond, VA, Website: http://www.stillwaterzen.org Description: Still Water Zen Center is an independent Zen meditation and retreat center under the guidance of Zen Master Dae Gak. Description of the practice, meeting times and contact information are available on the web site. ~8/05

VA other area
Zen
Ekoji Zen group in Richmond VA. Visit http://www.ekojirichmond.org/Zen/zen.htm for details. ~8/05

VA other area
Zen
The Blue Ridge Zen Group meets in Charlottesville, VA for daily practice and retreats. For details, visit their web site at http://www.brzen.org/ .
~12/06

VA other area
Zen
The Clear Spring Zen Sangha meets in Charlottesville, VA. For details, visit their web site at http://www.cvillebuddhist.org/ClearSpring.html. ~8/05

VA other area
Satsang
Visit http://www.adidam.org/richmond/events.html for info about Adidam events in Richmond, VA. ~9/05

Meditation Groups List (northern VA)

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Northern VA
Christian
For a listing of Christian Centering prayer, Contemplative prayer and meditation groups in VA, visit http://www.comwcp.org. ~8/05

Northern VA
Mindfulness
The Mindfulness Practice Center at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax offers mindfulness practice sessions throughout the week and periodic special workshops. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.mpcf.org. ~8/05

Northern VA
Namo Myoho
Northern Virginia Soka Gakkai Community Center, visit
http://www.sgi-va.org/NOVA/index.html for details. ~8/05

Northern VA
Non-Denom
MEDITATION CLASSES at the Sun and Moon Yoga Studio (http://www.sunandmoonstudio.com). Sitting meditation followed by instruction/discussion/activity on a new topic about mindfulness. Drop-ins and beginners welcome. ~8/05

Northern VA
Non-Denom
The Institute for the Advancement of Service (http://www.ias-online.org) offers classes in meditation and spiritual growth. Located in Old Town Alexandria. ~8/05

Northern VA
Non-Denom
Spiritual Singles (http://www.spiritualsingles.org) sponsors a variety of meditation events in Northern VA. ~8/05

Northern VA
Other
The Celebration Center for Spiritual Living offers meditation and other spiritual events. Visit http://www.celebrationcenter.org for details. ~10/10

Northern VA
Other
Dances of Universal Peace in VA; visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/na/dances/usva.html for details on this form of meditative, devotional dance. ~8/05

Northern VA
Other
The Singing Wind Healing Tao Center in Arlington, VA offers classes in Taoist meditation, yoga and healing. Visit their link at http://www.taorestore.org/directory.html#virginia. ~8/05

Northern VA
Other
Manassas, VA: World Work meditation group based on the teachings of the Infinite Way. For information, email Beth at Love5305@aol.com. ~8/05

Northern VA
Pure Land
The Ekoji Buddhist Temple is a temple of the Jodo-Shinshu sect located in Fairfax County, Virginia. For details, visit their web page at http://www.ekoji.org. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sangha in Northern VA offers classes on meditation and awakening consciousness through the Art of Living course. For details, visit http://www.artofliving.org/contactsDetail.asp?CenterID=194. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
Ammachi (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi) satsang is held in various places in MD and VA. Visit their local web site at http://www.ammadc.org for details. You can also visit the Ammachi International web site at http://www.amma.org. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
Periodic Satsang style silent meditation near Old Town Alexandria, VA. Email pamela.mcdonald5@verizon.net for details. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
Vienna, VA. Video Satsang with Gangaji (http://www.gangaji.org), a self-realized American woman who points to the discovery that you are already that which you seek--complete wholeness and freedom. For details on local Gangaji events and meditations, go to http://www.gangaji.org/satsang/programs/groups.asp and scroll down until you see "District of Columbia Area". Email contact is linda.padgett@verizon.net or andersonmgt@cox.net. ~1/09

Northern VA
Satsang
Sathya Sai Baba Meditation and Yoga Group in Northern VA. Visit http://www.sathyasai.org/organize/z1reg01/region2/content.htm or http://www.fxsc.org for details. ~1/09

Northern VA
Satsang
1st Tuesday of each month: Guest Evening with the Northern VA chapter of the Association of Happiness for All Mankind (AHAM, http://www.aham.com ). Call Alan Tolk at (703) 323-9392 for details. ~9/05

Northern VA
Satsang
For details on VA area Sahaja Yoga meditation events, visit http://www.dcsahajayoga.org. Sahaja Yoga is inspired by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
For information on Quan Yin meditation in Virginia, call 703-941-0067. Main web site is http://www.godsdirectcontact.org/. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
The Alexandria, VA Yoga in Daily Life Center
(http://www.yoga-in-daily-life-usa.com/classes.html) offers meditation classes and other classes for spiritual growth. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
To locate Eckhart Tolle practice groups in VA, visit
http://www.eckharttolle.com/home.php?section=groupsteachers&show=GROUP%20and%20TEACHERS%20-%20Local%20Groups. ~8/05

Northern VA
Satsang
For info on Sri Ram Chandra gatherings in northern VA, visit their web site at
http://www.srcm.org/srcminfo/servlet/CenterTree?ViewSatsanghSchedule=1&NodeId=231. ~8/05

Northern VA
Theravadan
Vipassana meditation and classes at the Wat Yarnna Rangsee Buddhist Monastery in Sterling, VA. For details, visit their web site at http://www.watyarn.com. ~8/05

Northern VA
Theravadan

We meet at the Wat Yarnna Buddhist Temple in Sterling, Va. from 5 to 6:30pm every Tuesday evening. Email Charles Olimpio ( olympioh2@gmail.com ) for details or call 571-278-6922. ~5/15

Northern VA
Tibetan
Reston, VA & Washington, DC. Guhyasamaja Center (Gelukpa Tibetan Buddhist), Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director. Web site is http://www.guhyasamaja.org. The Guhyasamaja Center is one of over 90 Centers world-wide that are part of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). The FPMT's world-wide network of centers includes monasteries, retreat centers, hospices, publishing houses, study centers, projects for preserving Buddhism's great artistic traditions, and numerous projects addressing social and health needs in India and elsewhere. More information on the FPMT is available at http://www.fpmt.org. The Guhyasamaja Center has regular meditations and Dharma classes. ~5/06

Northern VA
Tibetan
Washington Center for Buddhist Studies (Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma tradition) offers Saturday evening Dharma practice and other events. Located in McLean, VA. Visit http://www.geocities.com/wcfbs for details. ~8/05

Northern VA
Tibetan
Now located in Fairfax, VA,the Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center (MSTC) was established in 1975 by the late Hlaramapa Geshe, Khensur Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche. It was incorporated as a non-profit religious organization dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist knowledge (according to the Gelukpa Tibetan Buddhist tradition) in 1980. The center’s teaching program includes classes on Buddhist philosophy, mental training (Lojong), Lam Rim, debate, logic, Abhidharma, Madyamaka philosophy, and meditation practices from both Sutra and Tantra traditions. Tibetan language instruction is also available. Weekend retreats are sometimes held. All of our classes are offered free of charge. MSTC also helps in the sponsorship of scholars and orphaned monks of Sermey Monastic University in India. Please visit our website at: http://www.mstcdharma.org for more information about our center. ~12/07

Northern VA
Vipassana
WEEKLY VIPASSANA SITTING GROUPS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA. Visit http://www.imcw.org and http://www.imcw.org for details.

Northern VA
Vipassana
Vipassana and Metta (loving kindness) meditation. Meets Sundays 7:00 PM at various rooms at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church grounds. 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307
Ongoing for several decades we welcome all. Contact: Dale Peebles 703 780-2243, dlpeebles@aol.com or cealtmann@mac.com
Northern VA
Zen
The Potomac Zen Sangha (led by Zen Master Pohwa Sunim) meets in Alexandria within walking distance from the Braddock Road Metro. Visit http://www.worldzen.org/potomac.php for details. ~6/10

Northern VA
Zen
Hoa Nghiem Vietnamese Buddhist Temple located at 9105 Backlick Rd, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060, between Springfield and Mt. Vernon welcomes meditation practitioners of all traditions & experience levels. Call 703-780-4306 for details or email kienkhai@yahoo.com. There is meditation most evenings. Please call ahead if you wish to attend. ~8/05

Northern VA
Zen
Regular Buddhist meditation with the Earth Sangha (http://www.earthsangha.org/meditation/sessions.htm) in Old Town Alexandria. ~8/05

Northern VA
Zen
The Sinh Thuc Vietnamese Meditation Group (http://www.sinhthuc.org/e_index.htm) in Herndon, VA offers meditation gatherings and retreats. ~8/05

Northern VA
Zen
To learn more about the VA Dae Do Sah Zen Meditation Group, visit http://www.zenmind.org/vienna.html. ~8/05

Northern VA
Zen
Bo Rim Sa Korean Zen Buddhist Temple located at 5300 Ox Rd. in Fairfax, VA. Call 703-591-3056 for details. ~8/05

Northern VA
Zen
For information on the McLean, VA Living Compassion meditation group visit: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze27cm4/lcdc/index.html. ~9/07

Northern VA
Yoga Meditation
To locate a Dahn yoga and meditation center in VA, go to http://www.dahnyoga.com. ~10/05

Meditation Groups List (MD Other Areas)

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MD other area
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Practice Group in Annapolis. Visit
http://www.mpgannapolis.org/ for details or email mgp@uuannapolis.org. ~2/10

MD other area
Non-Denom
Columbia Mindfulness Group meets on the 1st Monday evening of each month for ecumenical meditation and mindfulness activities. Call Judy at 410-730-4712 for details or email jlcbolero@verizon.net. ~8/05

MD other area
Satsang
Monthly Satsang in Keedysville, MD near Frederick. First Sunday of the month, 10:30 am - vegetarian potluck lunch, including chanting & meditation. In the tradition of Swami Chidananda, in the Sivananda family of Yoga Vedanta gurus. Call 301-432-4918 for details or email braly@erols.com. `8/14/05

MD other area
Satsang
Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi) Center in Annapolis. For details visit http://www.siddhayoga.org/centers-siddha-yoga.html and search for text "Maryland". ~8/05

MD other area
Satsang
The Divine Life Society of Maryland offers guidance in the development of meditation and God realization. Go to http://www.dlshq.org/branches/branches.htm and search for USA Centers. ~8/05

MD other area
Satsang
Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi) Satsang meets every other month in southern MD. Call Jonathan at 301.994.0896 for details or send email to jblasco@starpower.net. `8/14/05

MD other area
Satsang
For details on the Columbia, MD Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi) Center, visit http://www.siddhayoga.org/centers-siddha-yoga.html and search for "Maryland". ~8/05

MD other area
Satsang
We invite you to join us for "Sacred Chants" held at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center in Columbia, MD, usually 4th Sundays each month except summer (June, July & August). We chant in English and Sanskrit to awaken devotion and open the heart. We chant to the Divine as Father and Mother and honor the many aspects of God. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow or blanket to sit on and, if you wish, a percussion instrument to play. This event is free. Call at 410-730-2421 for more information or email sacredchants@verizon.net. The Owen Brown Interfaith Center is at 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. ~8/05

MD other area
Tibetan
Tibetan Meditation Center (Drikung Kagyu tradition) in Frederick, MD offers various Dharma study and meditation classes. For details, visit http://www.drikungtmc.org. ~8/05

MD other area
Tibetan
The Salisbury, MD Shambhala Study Group practices the Three Gates of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche (Tibetan Buddhist Master). For details, visit their web site at http://www.shambhala.org/centers/salisbury. ~8/05

MD other area
Mindfulness
The Center for Mind-Body Therapies offers meditation events & training. Visit http://www.cmbt.net for details. ~8/05

MD other area
Vipassana
The International Meditation Center in Westminster, MD (http://ccpl.carr.org/~imcusa) regularly offers 10 day Vipassana retreats. ~8/05

MD other area
Satsang
Visit http://www.adidam.org/frederick-md/events.html for info about Adidam events in Frederick, MD. ~9/05

Meditation Groups List (MD suburbs of DC)

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MD near DC
Christian
For a listing of Christian Centering prayer, Contemplative prayer and meditation groups in MD, visit http://www.comwcp.org. ~8/05

MD near DC
Mindfulness
Still Water Mindfulness Practice Center in Takoma Park. For details, visit their web site at http://www.stillwatermpc.org/. ~8/05

MD near DC
Namo Myoho
Honmon Butsuryu Shu (HBS) of the Washington Area. Nichiren School of Buddhism (Namo Myoho Renge Kyo). Call 301-294-9001. For more details about Honmon Butsuryu Shu you're invited to visit their web site at http://www.butsuryushu.org/. ~8/05

MD near DC
Namo Myoho
The Nichiren Shoshu Hokkeko-Myosenji Temple offers daily chanting of Namo Myoho Renge Kyo, Please visit their web site at http://www.nstmyosenji.org/. ~8/05

MD near DC
Non-Denom
Meditation Instruction - meditation is one of the most difficult skills to learn and master. Most practitioners spend most of their time day dreaming and are unable to control their wandering mind. Private meditation sessions can greatly help to deepen meditation through contagious influence. Just as a person who is happy and cheerful can cheer up those around them, a person in meditation can also influence those who are nearby. For more information on private or classroom instruction contact - Stephen W. Leslie at gofigure2006@verizon.net or call (443)745-4469. Stephen Leslie is the former director of the Himalayan Institute of Maryland and has 25 years experience in meditation. He was voted "best speaker in Howard County" in 1982 and 1984. He has been a meditation instructor since 1975. There is a nominal charge for the service. `9/1/05

MD near DC
Non-Denom
Spiritual Singles (http://www.spiritualsingles.org/) sponsors a variety of meditation events in MD. ~9/05

MD near DC
Non-Denom
Non-sectarian meditation open to all in Colesville, MD. Visit http://nonsectarianmeditation.googlepages.com/ for details. ~9/07

MD near DC
Other
Dances of Universal Peace in MD; visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/na/dances/usmd.html. ~9/05

MD near DC
Other
The Celebration Center of Religious Science offers meditation events. visit http://www.ccrs.org/ for details. ~9/05

MD near DC
Other
Moving meditation, Tai Chi and Qigong at the Song Ho Health Center in Silver Spring. Visit http://www.songho.net/ for details. ~9/05

MD near DC
Other
The Infinite Way Daily Study Group and Meditation. Study of the teachings of Joel Goldsmith. Bethesda, Maryland. Call 301-263-9592, Joan@ilcpe.com. ~9/1/05

MD near DC
Raja Yoga Meditation
The Meditation Museum of Silver Spring, Maryland is a one of a kind unique space to find yourself where you are invited to enhance the quality of your thoughts, your life and the world around you!  Free workshops and events.  For more information, please visit www.MeditationMuseum.org or www.Facebook.com/meditationmuseum. ~5/28/13

MD near DC
Satsang
Gangaji ( http://www.gangaji.org/ ) Video Group Meetings - Rockville, MD. For details go to http://www.gangaji.org/satsang/programs/groups.asp and scroll down until you get to "District of Columbia Area". You can also contact the group directly at mayallbeingsawaken@yahoo.com. ~1/09

MD near DC
Satsang
Bethesda, MD. THE ELEUTHERIAN PAN-COMMUNION OF ADIDAM, MARYLAND is a gathering of devotees of the living Realizer, Adi Da Samraj (Da Free John), practicing ego-transcending devotion via self-understanding and in joyful relationship to Adi Da Samraj. We have a public temple, spiritual bookstore and gift shop located in downtown Bethesda, MD a five minute walk from the Bethesda Metro Station. It is located at 7215 Arlington Road suite 202 (near the Giant Grocery Store). We have numerous events happening at the store each month. Although we have many different events, you can always count on an introductory evening, a Basket of Tolerance Movie night, and ongoing Sacred Art and Music Performances. The introductory evenings on Adidam are based on the life and teaching of Adi Da Samraj. These events are a combination of video footage of Adi Da Samraj discussing an aspect of God-Realization, recitations from His Teaching Word, and a lively consideration about your feelings on the topic. We also have a monthly Basket of Tolerance Video. These are all movies that Adi Da Samraj recommends we watch to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the Great Spiritual tradition that we have inherited. These movies always open one's heart and mind. Lastly, you can be involved in our sacred arts occasions. These events usually consist of top quality musicians, dancers and poets. Visit http://www.adidam.org/bethesda/events.html and http://www.adidam.org/frederick-md/events.html to learn more about local events, Adi Da Samraj and this Way. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandamayi) satsang is held in various places in MD and VA. Visit their local web site at http://www.ammadc.org/ for details. You can also visit the Ammachi International web site at http://www.amma.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
The Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Center in College Park, MD offers meditation instruction. For details, visit their website at http://www.srf-yogananda.org/temples/dc/index.html. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
For details on MD area Sahaja Yoga meditation events, visit http://www.dcsahajayoga.org/. Sahaja Yoga is inspired by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
The Self-Revelation Church of Absolute Monism in Bethesda, MD offers meditation classes and events. Visit their website at http://www.self-revelationchurch.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
The Sai Baba Center of South Bethesda, MD meets on Sunday afternoons at the Thomas Pyle Middle School on Wilson Lane, just off River Road in Bethesda. Study Circle or Bhajan Learning Classes and SSE classes for children are 3:15-4:15pm. Bhajans are 4:30-5:30pm. Please contact the Center President Shailesh Deo, 301-424-6115 or sssdeo@hotmail.com for more information or visit http://www.sathyasai.org/organize/z1reg01/region2/content.htm. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
Spiritual Singles (http://www.spiritualsingles.org/) sponsors Eckhart Tolle video meditation events in MD, please contact David at dpierce@wizard.net / 301-699-6066 or Ellen at Ellen.Anderson@cfsan.fda.gov / 301-593-0858. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
For info on Sri Ram Chandra gatherings in Maryland, visit their web site at http://www.srcm.org/srcminfo/servlet/CenterTree?ViewSatsanghSchedule=1&NodeId=213. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
The Ananda Marga (Path of Bliss) Yoga center of Rockville ( http://nys.amps.org/local.html#rockville ) offers meditation classes. ~9/05

MD near DC
Satsang
H.H. Sri Sadhvi Chaitanya (a teacher of Vedanta), offers meditation and contemplation classes in the new Maryland Asram. For details visit
http://sadhvichaitanya.com/dc-metro-area-ashram and http://www.sadhviji.org. ~5/10

MD near DC
Theravada
Burma-American Buddhist Association in Silver Spring. Details at http://www.baba-usa.org/ .~10/05

MD near DC
Theravadan
Wat Thai Theravadan Temple in Silver Spring welcomes meditation practitioners. Call 301-871-8660 for details or visit http://www.watthaidc.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Theravadan
The Cambodian Buddhist Society of Greater Washington, DC (http://www.cambodian-buddhist.org/) offers meditation classes. They’re located in Silver Spring, MD. ~9/05

MD near DC
Tibetan
BodhiPath Washington DC Center. The center is part of ShaMar Rinpoche's network of dharma centers in the U.S. The Washington, D.C. center offers weekly meditation classes. Periodically the center will schedule other teachings and activities conducted by visiting qualified teachers under the supervision of ShaMar Rinpoche. Beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome to attend. Visit their web site at http://bodhipath.org/potomacmd/index.html. ~9/05

MD near DC
Tibetan
Kunzang Palyul Choling (Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma School). Sundays 10-11 am meditation instruction, 11-noon lecture (by lama Jetsunma Ahkon Llhamo), 12:15 vegetarian lunch (donation appreciated). Meditation/Devotion Room is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Call 301-428-8116 or visit their web site at http://www.tara.org/kpcmaryland.htm. ~9/05

MD near DC
Tibetan
Drikung Mahayana Center (Drikung Kagyu tradition) in Montgomery County, MD practices under the guidance of His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche (who visits DC to offer teachings). For details, visit http://www.angelfire.com/realm/drikung. ~9/05

MD near DC
Tibetan
Sakya Phunstok Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center in Silver Spring. For details, visit their web site at http://www.sakyatemple.org/spl. ~9/05

MD near DC
Vipassana
The Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) offers vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting and dharma talks at various locations in the DC area. For details, visit their web site at http://www.imcw.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Vipassana
The International Buddhist Center (http://buddhist_center.tripod.com/vihara/id9.html) offers Vipassana meditation classes and sittings.

MD near DC
Vipassana
WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASS IN BETHESDA, MD ~ Led by Tara BrachWednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Orientation for those new to class or vipassana is held at 7:00 p.m. Vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting, and dharma talk. Location: River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road (enter from Whittier Boulevard). A $8-10 donation is appreciated. The sanctuary floor is hard, so please bring a sitting cushion and a zabuton or blanket. Chairs are also available. Visit http://www.imcw.org/ for details. ~9/05

MD near DC
Zen
The American Zen College in Germantown offers meditation every Saturday and at other times. For details, visit their web page at http://www.americanzencollege.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Zen
The Zen Buddhist Center of Washington DC (Ka Shin Zendo) offers meditation instruction and sittings in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area. For details, visit their web site at http://www.washingtonzen.org/. ~9/05

MD near DC
Zen
The Dae Do Sah Zen Group meets for practice in Rockville (within walking distance from the Metro station). Visit http://www.zenmind.org/rockville.html for more information. ~9/05

MD near DC
Zen
Silver Spring Zendo (One Heart Sangha). A gathering place for an interfaith Zen community in the White Plum lineage of Soto Zen, just inside the Beltway off Colesville Road. Visit http://www.silverspringzendo.org for details. ~2/07

Meditation Groups List (DC)

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DC
Christian
For a listing of Christian Centering prayer, Contemplative prayer and meditation groups in Washington, DC, visit http://www.comwcp.org and click on "Groups". ~9/05

DC
Mindfulness
The Washington Mindfulness Community (WMC) is inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, a contemporary Vietnamese Zen Master, author and peace activist. For details, visit their web site at http://mindfulnessdc.org. ~9/05

DC
Namo Myoho
Soka Gakkai Community Center ( http://www.sgidc.com/cc.html ) in Washington, DC. ~9/05

DC
Other
Dances of Universal Peace in DC; visit http://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/na/dances/usdc.html for details. ~9/05

DC
Other
Washington, DC: Butterfly Workshops Center for tantra, spiritual healing and awakening consciousness. For details visit http://www.butterflyworkshops.com. ~9/05

DC
Other
Washington Center for Consciousness Studies ( http://centerforconsciousnessstudies.com ) in NW DC offers meditation classes and events. ~9/05

DC
Other
Learn the art of Tango Zen dance meditation. Visit http://tangozen.com for more details. ~9/05

DC
Pure Land
Buddhist Congregational Church of America at 5401 16th St. NW DC. Call 202-829-2423 for details. (Vietnamese Pure Land tradition). ~9/05

DC
Satsang
The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sangha in DC offers classes on meditation and awakening consciousness through the Art of Living course. For details, visit http://www.artofliving.org/contactsDetail.asp?CenterID=122. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
DCYoga offers meditation classes, visit http://www.dcyoga.com for details. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
For details on Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi) meditation events in the Washington, DC area, visit http://www.sydawash.org. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
Guest Evenings with the Washington DC chapter of the Association of Happiness for All Mankind (AHAM, http://www.aham.com). Call (301) 445-=0074 for details. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
The Sri Chinmoy Center in Washington, DC offers meditation workshops and classes. Call 202-363-4797. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
The Vedanta society of greater DC ( http://www.vedanta-dc.org ) offers meditation events and classes. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
The Washington DC chapter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) ( http://www.iskcondc.org ) offers meditation classes and events. ~9/05

DC
Satsang
Video satsang with Eli Jaxon-Bear (http://www.leela.org/) is held in Washington DC on Friday nights. For more information, email KTMcLeela@aol.com. `9/12/05

DC
Theravadan
The Washington Buddhist Vihara offers weekly meditation and Buddhist classes. Visit their web page at http://www.buddhistvihara.com. ~9/05


DC
Tibetan
Reston, VA & Washington, DC. Guhyasamaja Center (Gelukpa Tibetan Buddhist), Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director. Web site is http://www.guhyasamaja.org/index2.html. The Guhyasamaja Center is one of over 90 Centers world-wide that are part of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). The FPMT's world-wide network of centers includes monasteries, retreat centers, hospices, publishing houses, study centers, projects for preserving Buddhism's great artistic traditions, and numerous projects addressing social and health needs in India and elsewhere. More information on the FPMT is available at http://www.fpmt.org. The Guhyasamaja Center has regular meditations and Dharma classes. ~5/06

DC
Tibetan
VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER in Washington DC offers meditation and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism. For details, visit http://meditation-dc.org. ~9/05

DC
Tibetan
The Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington DC (Tibetan Buddhist) offers various meditation classes. Visit http://www.dc.shambhala.org for details. ~9/05

DC
Tibetan
Rigpa Fellowship of Washington DC, Tibetan Buddhist (Nyingma). For details, visit their web page at http://www.rigpaus.org/WashingtonDC/index.html. ~9/05

DC
Zen

Zen meditation Thursday evenings and Monday and Friday mornings in NW DC at All Beings Zendo. visit http://www.allbeingszen.org. ~9/15

Meditation Groups List (Baltimore Area)

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Baltimore area
Mindfulness
FRESH BREEZE MINDFULNESS SANGHA (FBMS) meets at the at the Govans Presbyterian Church, 5824 York Road, Baltimore. Saturday mornings from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. Call Carol at 410-323-2180 for details or email mailto:freshbreeze@earthlink.net. The FBMS is a meditation group formed with the intention of studying and practicing mindful living as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. We meet to share sitting and walking meditation, sutra readings and dharma discussion in the style of Plum Village, the practice center established by Thich Nhat Hanh in France. The group welcomes those who are new to meditation practice, as well as those with an established practice. Newcomers are encouraged to call beforehand to receive a brief orientation before their first session. As each session will begin with silent sitting, it is important that all participants plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before 8:30 a.m., so that we will be prepared to settle into silence by 8:30. Some meditation cushions (zafus) and chairs will be available, however it will be helpful if those who have their own cushions or meditation benches would bring them for sitting. ~10/05

Baltimore area
Mindfulness
The Lotus Heart Mindfulness Sangha is a spiritual community of friends practicing Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. MD. Visit http://www.lotusheartsangha.com for details. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Namo Myoho
Baltimore Soka Gakkai Community Center offers meditation classes, visit
http://www.sgi-usa.org/cgi-bin/locator.cgi?STATE=Maryland for details. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Other
The Buddhist Network of Greater Baltimore provides information about area Buddhist groups and other items of interest to Dharma practitioners. Visit their web page at http://www.bngb.org. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Satsang
The Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sangha in Baltimore, MD offers classes on meditation and awakening consciousness through the Art of Living course. For details, visit http://www.artofliving.org/contactsDetail.asp?CenterID=133. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Satsang
Siddha Yoga (Gurumayi) Center in Baltimore offers meditation events. Visit http://www.siddhayoga.org/centers-siddha-yoga.html and search for "Maryland" for details. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Satsang
For info on the Greater Baltimore Sai Baba Center visit http://www.sathyasai.org/organize/z1reg01/region2/md/md.htm. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Tibetan
Ja Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center in Baltimore offers meditation classes and Buddhist worship services. http://www.jaling.org/. Also visit the Baltimore Tibet Town cultural center at http://www.tibettown.com. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Tibetan
VIKATADAMSHTRI BUDDHIST CENTER, Baltimore - Founded by Buddhist Master and author, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Center offers meditation and study programs in Kadampa Buddhism. Classes are held throughout Maryland and consist of guided meditations, talks, and discussion. In-depth study programs are also offered. For details, visit http://meditationinmaryland.org. ~9/09

Baltimore area
Tibetan
Vajra Konchog Ling is a center for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism in Baltimore. The center is located at 2911 Bayonne Avenue in Hamilton. Web site is at http://buddhism.inbaltimore.org. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Tibetan
Baltimore Shambhala Meditation Center (Secular and Buddhist) offers various meditation classes. Visit http://www.baltimoreshambhala.org for details. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Vipassana
INSIGHT MEDITATION, REDUCE STRESS & CULTIVATE AWARENESS. The Mindful Way practices Insight (vipassana) meditation, emphasizing mindfulness, calmness, and clarity. Practice includes sitting and walking meditation plus tapes and discussion. The group meets every Monday from 7 PM to 8:30 PM at the Towson Unitarian Universalist Church. We ask that you arrive by 7 PM so as not to disturb those meditating. Both advanced practitioners and newcomers are welcome. For new meditators, instruction will be given the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. The Mindful Way does not charge for any of its programs. The Mindful Way, Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD. (1.25 miles north of the Beltway on Dulaney Valley Road, Exit 27-B). 410-377-2913. Send email to leehalfpenny@yahoo.com. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Vipassana
The Baltimore Meditation Group ( http://baltimoremeditation.com ) offers Theravadan meditation classes and events. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Vipassana

Baltimore Insight Meditation Group. Insight meditation on Sundays. http://baltimoreinsightmeditation.com/ ~9/11

Baltimore area
Zen
The Burning House Sangha (formerly The Baltimore Zendo) offers Zen meditation and instruction. For details visit their web page at http://burninghousezendo.org. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Zen
The ZEN COMMUNITY OF BALTIMORE (ZCB), Clare Sangha (http://www.zcbclaresangha.org) offers meditation retreats and guidance in Zen practice. The ZCB is an affiliate of the Zen Community of New York. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Zen
Baltimore Dharma Group offers the Beginner's Mind Meditation Class. The Beginner's Mind class introduces beginning meditators to the basics of Dharma Practice and how to establish and maintain a meditation practice. For details, visit their web page at http://homepage.mac.com/bdgzendo/home.html. ~9/05

Baltimore area
Zen
The Howard County Dharma Group provides a place for those who wish to establish, maintain, and deepen a meditation practice with the support and encouragement of others. For details see http://www.hocodharmagroup.org. ~12/08

Mid-Atlantic Meditation Groups List - Intro

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These postings have lists of the various meditation groups I'm aware of in VA, DC, MD and WV. If you notice any listing that needs to be updated, please email me at jaiamma@gmail.com. Also let me know if you want to add a meditation group to the list. Thanks! Advait aka Tom