Each of our weekly drop-in classes is self-contained and explores the simple and powerful meditation methods taught by Buddha to transform our world by transforming our mind. By learning how to find peace from our own distracted and disturbed states of mind through meditation, we find a happy and meaningful life and make a significant contribution to peace and harmony in our world.
Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. Drop-in any class!
10:00 - 11:15am | with Kadam Trina
$12 standard admission | $6 students/seniors | Free for supporters
Generate authentic hope and happiness every Sunday morning at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington! Join us for our classes on building world peace one peaceful mind at a time, learning Buddha’s special methods of loving kindness. In these classes we will be exploring teachings from the book, The New Eight Steps to Happiness, written by the renowned Buddhist Master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Dec. 7: Viewing ourself constructively with mindfulness
Dec. 14: Seeing others as precious
Dec. 21: The lesson of Atisha’s assistant
Dec. 28: NO CLASS
Jan 4 – NO CLASS – Clarity & Concentration Silent Weekend Retreat
Jan 11 - Bringing out others potential (with Nick Birdsall)
Jan 18 - The wisdom of humility (with Nick Birdsall)
Jan 25 – Learning from everyone (with Nick Birdsall)
7:00 - 8:30pm | with Kadam Trina
$12 standard admission | $6 students/seniors | Free for supporters
Mondays, January 5 - February 2
We often hear of the benefits of meditation practice, but in our busy lives we might wonder if it is worth our time. And then, what practice will work the best? In this series learn how to establish a timeless meditation practice that will deeply solve our problems and bring peace and meaning into our heart every day.
Jan 5 – Bringing peace & meaning in our heart every day
Jan 12 – Establishing a practice with depth
Jan 19 – How to really enjoy meditation
Jan 26 – The power of contemplation and stillness
Feb 2 – Walking, working with peace & meaning
7:00 - 8:00pm | with Sam Forbes & Linda Mae Stangeland
$12 standard admission | $6 students/seniors | Free for supporters
In these Thursday evening classes we learn Buddhist meditation practices and understandings to grow our own joyful meditation practice and experience real inner peace. Everyone is welcome!
Dec 4 - Discovering our mind’s depths
Dec 11 - The real meaning of human life
Dec 18 - NO CLASS - Preparation for Gen Demo’s Talk
Dec 25 - NO CLASS - Holiday Break
Jan 1 - NO CLASS
Jan 8 - Why meditation actually works
Jan 15 - Finding inner space and clarity
Jan 22 - Settling the mind in meditation
Jan 29 - What actually makes us happy?
10:00 - 11:15am | Con la profesora Kadam Trina
Clase en engles (con traducion simultania al español)
$12 | gratis para los seguidores
¡Genera esperanza auténtica y felicidad cada domingo por la mañana en el Centro de Meditación Kadampa de Washington! Únete a nuestras clases sobre cómo construir paz mundial, una mente a la vez, aprendiendo los métodos especiales de bondad amorosa de Buda. En estas clases, exploraremos las enseñanzas del libro "Los Nuevos Ocho Pasos hacia la Felicidad", escrito por el reconocido maestro budista, el venerable Gueshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
7 de diciembre: Vernos a nosotros mismos constructivamente con retentiva mental
14 de diciembre: Ver a los demás como valiosos
21 de diciembre: La lección del asistente de Atisha
28 de diciembre: SIN CLASE
4 de enero - SIN CLASE - Retiro de fin de semana – Clarity & Concentration Silent Weekend Retreat
11 de enero – Sacando a relucir el potencial de los demás
18 de enero - La sabiduría de la humildad
25 de enero - Aprendiendo de todos
10:00 - 11:15am | $ by donation
Concurrent with Sunday Morning Meditation Class
with Cindy Irwin and Brian Hill
The Children’s class includes singing a prayer, interactive teaching on keeping a peaceful mind and a loving heart, short meditation, and coloring or other activities.
Children will be on the main floor, while adults have the option to be with their children or participate in the adult meditation class upstairs.
Suggested for ages 5 to 12.
Older (or quiet) children are welcome in the adult class.
Dharma for Kids is offered freely and supported by donations.
No kids class on December 28 or January 4
Kadam Trina Gunther is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. She has been a dedicated practitioner of modern Kadampa Buddhism since 2004.
Kadam Trina is an inspiring example of a lay practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism, and brings with her a wealth of experience of integrating Buddha's teachings with busy daily life. She offers a practical perspective to spiritual practice to help anyone apply Buddha's profound insights and meditations to their busy working and family lives with clarity and joy.
Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
