Kadampa Meditation Center DC

Take an afternoon break and 
intentionally cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and concentration. No 
previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just 
show up!
Each 20 minute session will include:
<ul>
<li>A short introduction to the meditation for the day</li>
<li>A guided meditation to relax and refresh body and mind</li>
<li>Advice for the day ahead</li>
</ul>
No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Local Event: 20 Minute Lunchtime Meditation

District of Columbia

Washington DC

District Of Columbia

20 Minute Lunchtime Meditation

Take an afternoon break and 
intentionally cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and concentration. No 
previous experience is...

Every Sunday from 10am-11am, Buddhist Teacher Sanema Naomi Hardrick guides meditations and offers teachings designed to help you reduce your stress and anxiety&nbsp;and increase your peace of mind and resilience. Everyone welcome!

Local Event: Sunday Morning Meditation & Inspiration

Sunday Morning Meditation & Inspiration

Every Sunday from 10am-11am, Buddhist Teacher Sanema Naomi Hardrick guides meditations and offers teachings designed to help...

Suitable for everyone, these 30 minute&nbsp;weekly&nbsp;classes offer guided meditations and practical advice to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Each class is available by drop in. Everyone is welcome, no previous experience required.
Price: $5

Local Event: Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect

Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect

Suitable for everyone, these 30 minute weekly classes offer guided meditations and practical advice to improve the quality of...

Do you keep hearing about all the benefits of meditation, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you just want some pointers for improving your practice. This special class is designed to help you learn meditation, improve the quality of your life, and gain an experience of inner peace.



Enjoy practical instructions and a guided meditation.

Local Event: Getting Started with Meditation

Getting Started with Meditation

Do you keep hearing about all the benefits of meditation, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you just want some pointers...

Unwind your mind and intentionally cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and concentration. No previous experience is necessary. No special clothing is required. Just show up!
Each 30 minute session will include:
<ul><li>A short introduction to the meditation for the day</li><li>A guided meditation to relax and refresh body and mind</li><li>Advice for the day ahead</li></ul>
No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

Local Event: Unwind the Mind: 30 Minute Meditation

Unwind the Mind: 30 Minute Meditation

Unwind your mind and intentionally cultivate inner peace, mindfulness, and concentration. No previous experience is necessary....

Buddhism teaches that everything we 
experience appears to exist solidly and independently, outside of our 
mind. Because of this mistaken view, we project fixed ideas — good or 
bad, attractive or unattractive — onto people, things, and situations. 
This misunderstanding gives rise to our everyday stress, conflict, and 
emotional pain.
Through meditating on emptiness, we 
begin to recognize the dreamlike nature of reality: things do not exist 
from their own side but depend entirely upon our mind. With this wisdom,
 our world becomes flexible and workable — and we gain the inner freedom
 to respond to life with peace, joy, and creativity.
COST $12/Financial Hardship: $6 Members: Free
Dinner Included (Donations Appreciated)

Local Event: Friday Night Lecture: Dream-Like Reality

Friday Night Lecture: Dream-Like Reality

Buddhism teaches that everything we 
experience appears to exist solidly and independently, outside of our 
mind. Because of...

In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace.&nbsp;
After the class, join us for a pancake breakfast, coffee, tea and other delicious treats! Feel free to browse our bookstore for unique items. Everyone is welcome.
This event is free, you are welcome to make a donation.

Local Event: FREE: Prayers for World Peace & Pancake Breakfast

FREE: Prayers for World Peace & Pancake Breakfast

In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The...

Join us for an introduction to mala making and learn how to use a Buddhist mala in conjunction with mantra recitation to improve your peace of mind, compassion and wisdom. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon exploring this traditional art by making your own mala to take home with you, or add your creation to our collection for sale in the gift shop.A mala is a string of beads used to count prayers or mantra recitations. This is a simple practice that easily connects us with the good qualities of all enlightened beings, and helps us to realize our highest potential. For Buddhist practitioners, their mala is a very precious and meaningful object.This workshop is suitable for everyone, whether you are an experienced practitioner or a complete beginner. Work at your own pace and receive guidance from experienced assistants while enhancing your knowledge of the various types of malas and how to make them in a qualified manner according to the New Kadampa lineage.After everyone has completed making their malas, in the final session, you will receive a mantra to recite and learn how to use and bless your mala.Registration: Please pre-register so we can ensure there are enough materials for everyone, space is limited! Cost: $15. This does not include the cost of the mala. There will be a variety of beads for you to choose from which are sold separately if you intend to keep your mala. There is no additional charge if you will be making a mala for sale in the shop.Register here: <a href="https://meditation-dc.org/event/mala-making-workshop-3/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mala Making Workshop - Meditation in Washington, DC</a><ul><li>Event Schedule Saturday July 11th 10am - 1pm10:00-10:30am: Teaching on Purpose of Malas with Meditation 10:30-11:30am: Mala Making Demonstration and Bead Selection 11:30-1:00pm: Mala Making 1:00pm: Vegetarian Lunch included</li></ul>

Local Event: Mala Making Workshop

Mala Making Workshop

Join us for an introduction to mala making and learn how to use a Buddhist mala in conjunction with mantra recitation to...

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Renovated one bedroom apartment with its own washer/dryer and patio/backyard with high privacy fencing.&nbsp; Open kitchen with island.&nbsp; $1800 includes some utilities.&nbsp; Pets considered.

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202 704 6401
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Local Event: Open House on your way to work 8 am - 9 am - One Bedroom Rental - English Basement

Open House on your way to work 8 am - 9 am -...

Renovated one bedroom apartment with its own washer/dryer and patio/backyard with high privacy fencing.  Open kitchen with...

Open House on your way to work 8 am - 9 am - One Bedroom Rental - English Basement

KID Museum Bethesda Metro Center

Celebrate young innovators at KID Museum’s FREE Invent the Future Expo! 650+ students. 25+ exhibits. One amazing day.
Join students, families, educators, and community members at the KID Museum plaza for a day of innovation and discovery! More than 650 middle school students from across the region spent months researching, prototyping, and building to answer one powerful question: What will you make to improve life on this planet? Come witness their creations alongside exhibits from 25+ organizations spanning sustainability, biotech, AI, and more, plus enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. Your free ticket also includes full access to KID Museum’s 28,000 sq. ft. facility, where you can explore coding, woodworking, engineering design, and hands-on maker learning.
Free Admission and All Activities Are Free!
Tickets are free, but register for a chance to win free museum passes, KID gear, and more! Register using this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/Pa_ITF-Expo-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Pa_ITF-Expo-2026</a>

Local Event: Invent The Future Expo 2026

Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Invent The Future Expo 2026

Celebrate young innovators at KID Museum’s FREE Invent the Future Expo! 650+ students. 25+ exhibits. One amazing day.
Join...

National Archives Museum

Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026 You're invited to the <a href="https://archivesfoundation.org/spirit-of-independence-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spirit of Independence Festival</a>, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the National Archives—the home of the original Declaration of Independence—in the heart of Washington, DC.&nbsp; Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the Spirit of Independence Festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the National Archives Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with the nation’s history.&nbsp; From free daytime programming like a patriotic pet “yappy hour” to ticketed nighttime events like a culinary “taste of America,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the multi-day festival. Guests can <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/39180/national-archives-museum-spirit-of-independence-festival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reserve free tickets</a> to daytime programming and purchase individual tickets to select evening programs. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.

Local Event: June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!

June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at...

Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026...

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20 Minute Lunchtime Meditation

MAY

27

12:15 PM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Sunday Morning Meditation & Inspiration

MAY

31

10:00 AM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect

JUN

2

6:00 PM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Getting Started with Meditation

JUN

3

7:00 PM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Unwind the Mind: 30 Minute Meditation

JUN

11

6:30 AM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Friday Night Lecture: Dream-Like Reality

JUN

12

7:00 PM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

FREE: Prayers for World Peace & Pancake Breakfast

JUN

21

10:00 AM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Mala Making Workshop

JUL

11

10:00 AM

Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC

Open House on your way to work 8 am - 9 am - One Bedroom Rental - English Basement

Invent The Future Expo 2026

June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!