Due to extreme weather conditions and continued snow preventing overflow street parking once our parking lot fills up, we are offering this class both in-person and online. Please sign up here for the online/virtual option. This will be live-streamed via Zoom, and we will email you the link at least 20 min before class starts.
Register Here for the Virtual Option! Note that registration will close at 10am, and Zoom links will be emailed out at that time.
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times. Current series topic:
What is Reality? The Ultimate Nature of Reality: Everything Changes
What is the actual nature of reality? Buddha said: “Think that all phenomena are like dreams.” Join us to understand this amazing discovery that opens the door to permanent freedom from suffering and the completely pure state of enlightenment.
To Register for Class: Please register upon arrival. We request that you arrive 10 minutes early if possible.
Cost: $12/class ($8 students/seniors 62+/unemployed).
Your first class is always free: just let us know it’s your first class when you arrive.
You can also become a member starting at $50/month and receive discounts while you help to provide a steady level of support for our activities. These classes are included in your membership!
Want to join the volunteer team today to help support this class or other activities at the center? Please email director@meditationmd.org.
With Resident Teacher, Gen Chogden
Gen Kelsang Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
Gen Chogden is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.