Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland
A temple for modern Buddhism in the heart of Baltimore
Everyone is welcome!
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Meditation Classes
Classes include meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times.
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Retreats & Events
Discover our day retreats, offered about once per month, and special events including holiday celebrations, guest teachers, blessing empowerments, and more.
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Where to Start
Our weekly general program meditation classes and our Saturday day retreats are the best places to begin learning about meditation and Buddhist practice.
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World Peace Gardens
The World Peace Garden is a place of peace and reflection that serves the residents of the greater Baltimore area. For garden volunteer opportunities, see our Classes & Retreats page.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Who We Are
Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland is a Temple dedicated to bringing peace and happiness to the world, and to removing suffering, through offering the methods of meditation and modern Buddhism.
Being part of a spiritual community gives us the inspiration and support we need to grow in our spiritual practice.
Holiday Shopping & Potluck Lunch
Join us Saturday, December 13th from 1-4pm for a vegetarian potluck lunch and holiday shopping. Our World Peace Shop has been stocked with many beautiful gift items and items for your home shrine, some even hand made!
Free gift wrapping is available for any purchases made during this time too!
Annual Fundraiser, including a fun raffle!
KMC Maryland’s 2025 Fundraiser is in progress now through December 31st! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for capital improvements such as a new riding lawn mower, better air conditioning for the downstairs area, and saving for a new boiler.
You can contribute by making a donation (and we have a matching donation of $5000 which will increase the impact of your donation!), buying raffle tickets, letting friends and family know about the fundraiser. Click below to learn more or donate.
International Kadampa Festivals
International festivals of teachings, empowerments, and meditations on modern Kadampa Buddhism. Held each Spring, Summer, and Fall.
2026 Festivals will include Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments being granted at the Summer Festival in the UK!
These are available in-person or online. Click images below for more information:
Classes in Canton
NEW SCHEDULE IN JANUARY: Every Tuesday at 7pm, starting Jan 6th!
We’re offering Meditations for Modern Life classes at Church on the Square, in the Canton neighborhood!
December schedule: Thursday, December 11th @ 7pm
