Peace House

01/19/2026

“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love

“Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a Law Eternal.”
— Shakyamuni Buddha, Dhammapada 1:5

01/08/2026

a wonderful gathering of our Wednesday Evening Mettā Meditation program. Feel free to come join us, every Wednesday evening starting at 6pm.

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May you be filled with loving-kindness
May you be safe and well
May you be loved and cared for
May you be free

01/05/2026

Announcing the brand new 2026 schedule of meditation programs at Peace House.

See link in bio for free sign up links and more.

We can’t wait to welcome you back 🙏🏻

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Peace House is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the cultivation of inner peace. We are a monastic residence that welcomes visitors – religious and non-religious – to share in the mystery and beauty of our sacred space. We care for the spiritual needs of our commu...

11/03/2025

From our November newsletter: ☔️“ Changing Seasons” 🌧️

Across cultures, the turning of seasons is marked in different ways—by the stars, the weather, or other measures of change. In Buddhist countries, one of the most significant seasons is the monsoon, just concluded. Vassa (the rains retreat) marks a three-month period, from July through October, when Theravāda monks remain in one place for deeper study and practice. This ancient observance dates back to the time of the Buddha and has been honored for more than 2,500 years.

Link in bio to register for our programs 🙏🏻

10/15/2025

☮️From our October newsletter: Where Peace House Stands🏠

Peace House stands on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Massachusett people…[t]o reflect on this history is to see reality as profoundly interconnected—nothing arises or exists on its own. We live in a vast web of being, participating in the strength and in the suffering of others, past, present, and future.

As the busy rhythms of fall take hold, we invite you to pause, and to reconnect with this greater truth. Come rest your heart, even for a little while. Let yourself be held by the deep web of connection to which you already belong, in all its pain and beauty. It just might change the way you live your days.

Link in bio to schedule your visit.

09/25/2025

🪷 From our September newsletter, “Lotus:” 🪷

“Like the lotus, our own growth unfolds in stages. Some days we may feel mired in the mud, unable to glimpse the light. On others, we may feel the first stirrings of a yearning that lifts us upward, signaling the beginning of the journey. And sometimes, a bud may begin to open—reminding us that we are on the path.”

Link in bio to full newsletter and program sign-up. Come on in 🙏🏻

07/21/2025

From our brand new July newsletter, “Reciprocity:”

“Peace House is rooted in Buddhist monastic traditions that recognize a simple truth: we cannot be Peace House without you.”

Check out the links in our bio to read the full newsletter and schedule a time to come meditate with us. We look forward to welcoming you in 🙏🏻

07/10/2025

Thanks so much for the shout out this week! We love our local nonprofit coalition! 🙏🏻🧡 Click our logo on their home page to learn more about Peace House.

07/05/2025

🙏🏻We’re back!🙏🏻Beginning on Monday, July 7th, Peace House will be back open for its regular schedule of public meditation. Visit our website to sign up. Link in bio.

06/19/2025

🙏🏻Special Announcement 🙏🏻 beginning tomorrow, June 20th, Peace House will be closed until July 6th. Our regular schedule of mediation with begin again with chanting on the morning of Monday, July 7th. We look forward to seeing you again soon, and may you be well in the meantime.

06/09/2025

✨from our brand new June Newsletter: ✨Welcome Neighbors!✨

“If you’ve walked by Peace House lately, you may have noticed new welcome signs on the front door. The Buddhist tradition of hospitality is one we seek to embody each day in our warm welcome to you.

We greet you as neighbors and fellow travelers on the path toward liberation. As hosts, we aspire to nourish all who are drawn to silence, contemplation, and the living tradition of Buddhist thought and practice.”

link in bio to learn more and sign up for one of our many programs 🙏🏻

05/31/2025

☸️ Curious about foundational Buddhist scriptures and teachings? ☸️ Join us on Monday, July 2nd at 6pm ET for a monthly Sutta Discussion with Ven. Samitha. This time, Ven. Samitha will be discussing MN 18: the Honeyball Sutta. We’ll have plenty of time for in-depth discussion, practice, as well as a Q&A. Link in bio to register. 🪷