Buddha Meditation Center Of Greater Washington DC

01/06/2026

A full day to slow down and return to what truly matters.
Our Day-Long Meditation Retreat is an invitation to step out of the noise and into presence, through stillness, mindful movement, shared silence, and gentle connection.

Throughout the day, we practice together: sitting in meditation, walking mindfully in nature, and sharing a nourishing meal prepared and received with awareness. Each moment becomes a reminder that clarity, calm, and compassion are already within us.

This retreat is open to everyone, what matters most is simply showing up, just as you are.

✨ Rest the mind
✨ Reconnect with the heart
✨ Leave feeling grounded and renewed

Join us for our next Day-Long Meditation Retreat
📍 Buddha Meditation Center DC

Come as you are. Pause. Breathe. Be.

01/05/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ Meditate with a Monk – Blissful Tuesdays ✨🧘‍♂️

Take a mindful pause and join us tomorrow evening for a peaceful and grounding meditation experience led by a Buddhist monk, hosted by Sandy Spring Museum.

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sandy Spring Museum
17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

This session is open to everyone—whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice. Come as you are, slow down, and reconnect with calm, clarity, and inner balance.

🧘‍♀️ Bring your own cushion or mat if you like
🌿 Peaceful, welcoming environment
🤍 No prior experience needed

May you be well and peaceful. 🙏

01/04/2026

Sunday evening meditation.
Every Sunday 5.00 to 7.00 pm

01/04/2026

🌿 December 31st Blessings 🌿

Tiny voices,
ancient words.

Children from many families,
many stories,
one circle of smiles.

With gentle hearts,
they chanted the Buddha’s sacred verses—
not just sounds,
but blessings woven with kindness.

Smiles carried home,
hands folded in gratitude,
families touched by a moment of peace
shared through innocent joy.

A year ends,
but goodness continues—
spoken softly,
felt deeply. 🤍

✨ May these blessings reach every home.
✨ May these smiles grow with compassion.

01/03/2026

Washington Monument Meditation

01/01/2026

✨ Weekly Sutta Study – Discover Inner Peace ✨
Join us every Wednesday for an inspiring journey into the Buddha’s timeless teachings. Our online Sutta Study session offers a welcoming space to deepen mindfulness, gain clarity, and connect with a supportive community.

📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
💻 Online via Zoom

What to Expect:
• Live Sutta reading
• Monk-led explanation & practical insights
• Open discussion
• A short guided reflection to close the session

Whether you're new to Buddhist teachings or seeking to enrich your practice, everyone is welcome. Come learn, reflect, and grow with us at the Buddha Meditation Center – Washington, D.C.

May you be well and happy. 🙏

12/31/2025

🌱 New Year Blessings from the Buddha Meditation Center 🌱
As we step into the New Year, we share one simple and universal wish — spoken in many languages, felt in one heart:
“Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.”
May all beings be well and happy.
This New Year, we offered this blessing in different languages to remind ourselves that compassion has no borders and kindness needs no translation.
May this year bring peace to your mind, warmth to your heart, and goodwill to all beings — everywhere. 🤍
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🌍 One Wish, Many Languages
Pāli:
Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā
English:
May all beings be well and happy.
Sinhala:
සියලු සත්ත්වයෝ සුවපත් හා සතුටින් වෙත්වා.
Sanskrit:
सर्वे सत्त्वाः सुखिनः सन्तु।
Malayalam:
എല്ലാ ജീവികളും സുഖത്തോടെയും സന്തോഷത്തോടെയും ഇരിക്കട്ടെ.
Chinese (Simplified):
愿一切众生安乐幸福。
German:
Mögen alle Wesen gesund und glücklich sein.
French:
Que tous les êtres soient en bonne santé et heureux.
Spanish:
Que todos los seres estén bien y sean felices.
Ukrainian:
Нехай усі істоти будуть здорові й щасливі.
Russian:
Пусть все живые существа будут здоровы и счастливы.
✨ From all of us at the Buddha Meditation Center ✨

12/29/2025

31 December Series of Meritorious Activities Performed at the Buddha Meditation Center*Washington DC, Wishing Blessings for the New Year

At 5:00 PM: Gilanpasa Sambuddha Puja and Blessing Bodhi Vandana

At 6:00 PM: Pali-English Pirith Chanting Performed by Dhamma School Children with the Participation and Guidance of Venerable Monks

At 7:00 PM: Hot Hoppers, Milk Tea, and Samosa Dansala ( Dinner)

All attendees can receive pirith thread and pirith water from the Venerable Monks.

On January 1st, at 6:00 AM, a Special Milk Food Offering will be held.

May the Triple Gem bless you!

12/28/2025

Day-long meditation retreats at the monastery are a powerful symbol of unity, as people from different backgrounds, ages, and cultures gather with a shared intention of spiritual growth. 🙏🏻💫🌎
Relax your mind with Monks
1. Breathing Meditation: This practice helps to cut off mental distractions.
2. Loving-Kindness Meditation: Designed to eliminate anger and aid in anger management.
3. Walking Meditation: Cultivates mindfulness in daily activities.
4. Impermanence Meditation: Aims to erase negative emotions and memories and be happy with others' joy by removing your wrong self-view.

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12/25/2025

✨ Weekly Sutta Study – Discover Inner Peace ✨
Join us every Wednesday for an inspiring journey into the Buddha’s timeless teachings. Our online Sutta Study session offers a welcoming space to deepen mindfulness, gain clarity, and connect with a supportive community.

📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (ET)
💻 Online via Zoom

What to Expect:
• Live Sutta reading
• Monk-led explanation & practical insights
• Open discussion
• A short guided reflection to close the session

Whether you're new to Buddhist teachings or seeking to enrich your practice, everyone is welcome. Come learn, reflect, and grow with us at the Buddha Meditation Center – Washington, D.C.

May you be well and happy. 🙏