Amata Meditation Center 醍醐寺禪修中心

Amata Meditation Center 醍醐寺禪修中心 We welcome people of all religions and walks of life to our meditation workshops and retreats. For formal meditation retreats and registration, see our website.

We are open to the public Sundays 9am - 11:30am for drop-in meditation sessions.

2026年衛塞節 -- 「光明之道：藝術與信仰」醍醐寺誠摯邀請您於五月參與這場結合衛塞節慶典、藝術展覽與跨宗教交流的特別聚會。時間：2026年5月2日 – 5月16日地點：醍醐寺, Boyds, MD展覽：《光明之道》— 周宸個展重點活動•...
03/23/2026

2026年衛塞節 -- 「光明之道：藝術與信仰」
醍醐寺誠摯邀請您於五月參與這場結合衛塞節慶典、藝術展覽與跨宗教交流的特別聚會。
時間：2026年5月2日 – 5月16日
地點：醍醐寺, Boyds, MD
展覽：
《光明之道》— 周宸個展
重點活動
• 5月2日 — 開幕典禮（12:30–17:00）
• 5月9日 — 跨宗教與藝術沉浸日
• 5月10日 — 浴佛儀式（禪學講堂Germantown）
• 5月16日 — 跨宗教與藝術沉浸日
這是一個透過藝術與修行，共同體驗反思與連結的空間。
RSVP 報名：https://shorturl.at/rt7Fc
更多資訊：amatavihara.org
期待與您相見。
願此光明之道帶來清淨與和平和。

VESAK 2026 — An Illuminated Path through Art and FaithYou are warmly invited to join us this May for a unique gathering ...
03/23/2026

VESAK 2026 — An Illuminated Path through Art and Faith
You are warmly invited to join us this May for a unique gathering of Vesak celebration, art, and interfaith community.
Date: May 2 – May 16, 2026
Location: Amata Meditation Center, Boyds, MD
Featuring:
AN ILLUMINATED PATH — Solo Exhibition of Chou Chen (周宸)
Key Events
• May 2 — Grand Opening Ceremony (12:30–17:00)
• May 9 — Interfaith & Arts Immersion
• May 10 — Buddha Bathing Ceremony (US Zen Institute, Germantown)
• May 16 — Interfaith & Arts Immersion
This is a space for reflection, connection, and shared experience—through both art and practice.
RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/rt7Fc
More info: amatavihara.org
We hope to see you there.
May this illuminated path bring clarity and peace

On behalf of Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak and Sangha members of Amata Meditation Center, we thank you for attending our 3-Day...
01/22/2026

On behalf of Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak and Sangha members of Amata Meditation Center, we thank you for attending our 3-Day Meditation Retreat from January 14 to January 16. We express our gratitude to all our participants, volunteers, Sangha members, and donors from around the world for their support of our programs.

Our 3-day February retreat registration is open! See link in comment.

On behalf of Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak and Sangha members, we thank you for attending our 8-Day Brahmavihara Retreat from ...
12/31/2025

On behalf of Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa Sak and Sangha members, we thank you for attending our 8-Day Brahmavihara Retreat from December 20 to December 27 at Amata Meditation Center. We express our gratitude to all our participants, volunteers, Sangha members, and donors from around the world for their support of our programs. Have a wonderful New Year!

Registration is open for our first retreat of 2026, a 3-day meditation retreat starting 1/17 to 1/19 from 9am to 5pm.Thi...
12/30/2025

Registration is open for our first retreat of 2026, a 3-day meditation retreat starting 1/17 to 1/19 from 9am to 5pm.

This 3-day course is ideal for individuals who want to experience a meditation retreat but are unable to commit to a full week-long immersion. The program focuses on cultivating samadhi (concentration), which can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, boost productivity, and lay the groundwork for other meditation practices.

Lunch is provided, and while the 9am-5pm schedule is ideal for commuters, lodging is also available upon request for those traveling from afar. Registration is required (see link in comment).

Interfaith Holiday Season Observance Event at MedStar Olney. Thank you to Rev. Eugene Pearson for welcoming Ven. Sagaran...
12/30/2025

Interfaith Holiday Season Observance Event at MedStar Olney. Thank you to Rev. Eugene Pearson for welcoming Ven. Sagarananda (Amata director) and John (Amata facility manager) to join the volunteer pastoral care team. A beautiful reminder of service, care, and interfaith connection.

Amata Center will be open for "Bring-A-Friend Day" on Saturday, November 2nd from 1:30pm - 4:30pm! A tour of grounds, me...
10/22/2024

Amata Center will be open for "Bring-A-Friend Day" on Saturday, November 2nd from 1:30pm - 4:30pm! A tour of grounds, meditation, and snacks/tea will be offered. Bring along any friend (or friends) interested in meditation or Buddhism for this social event!

Aurora Borealis spotted over Amata Center in Maryland last night! ✨
10/11/2024

Aurora Borealis spotted over Amata Center in Maryland last night! ✨

Thank you to our wonderful participants for attending the recent Mindfulness of Breath (Anapanasati) meditation retreat!...
10/08/2024

Thank you to our wonderful participants for attending the recent Mindfulness of Breath (Anapanasati) meditation retreat! Registration has just opened for our November retreat on Satipatthana (Four Foundations of Mindfulness). Registration link in comment below.

07/31/2024

Dear friends, registration is currently open for our upcoming Mindfulness of Breath (Anapanasati) Retreat from 8/31 - 9/07! This will be our final Anapanasati retreat of 2024. Registration link in comment below!

Mindfulness of Breath (Anapanasati, literally translated as “mindfulness of inbreath and outbreath”) is one of the most popular and common meditation methods. By paying attention to one’s breath, the cultivator can attain samadhi (concentration) and experience “sublime peace and unadulterated bliss” (Suttavibhanga 321). With diligent practice, this method can serve as the foundation for one’s attainment of sainthood.

Dear friends, we'd like to inform you of a special opportunity this June 19th-28th to participate in a 10-Day Vipassana ...
04/09/2024

Dear friends, we'd like to inform you of a special opportunity this June 19th-28th to participate in a 10-Day Vipassana Meditation Retreat at the beautiful Fa Yun Prajna Monastery in New Mexico. The retreat will be jointly taught by Ven. Dr. Dhammadipa and his mother, Shih Mom. Note that the primary language of instruction will be Chinese but English may be provided depending on the attendees.

More info and registration link are in the comment below!

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15511 Barnesville Road
Boyds, MD
20871

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9am - 11:30am

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+13013539781

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