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This class is designed to help you improve your daily meditation practice, or start a practice. Meditation is the main tool that Buddhists use to make lasting positive changes in our minds and lives. Learn to meditate in an authentic way that has been used for centuries to reduce mental and physical suffering and increase the power of the mind, resulting in greater peace and happiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/26d3e2e1-ab71-434c-bea2-1c24bae042c0/The+Protection+Of+Purification+Retreat.jpg Home - Silent Saturday: The Protection of Purification In this retreat, you have the opportunity to discover or rediscover the liberating power of silence, introspection, and meditation. During sessions, our Resident Teacher Gen Chogden will guide meditations and give teachings on purification. During breaks between sessions, you’ll have silent time for tea, contemplation, or reading. 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These vajras symbolize the indestructible good qualities of the enlightened mind. In particular, they symbolize the five wisdoms of an Enlightened being – the highest spiritual attainment and the completion of the spiritual path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1624891909469-9WRCN1BVEPL2UXM8U8OM/deer%2Bdharma_wheel.jpeg About KMC Maryland - Deer & Dharma Wheel Above the main doorways, there are two deer and a Dharma Wheel. These symbolize the stages of the path to enlightenment. In particular, the male deer symbolizes the realization of great bliss, or compassion, the female deer the realization of emptiness, or wisdom, and the Dharma Wheel the union of these two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1624894058655-6OG8S3R322GNOV72OSUB/KMC-buddha.jpeg About KMC Maryland - The Buddha Statue Along the front wall of the Temple stands the main shrine, at the center of which is a large statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. He showed the manner of accomplishing the ultimate goal of living beings, the attainment of enlightenment, at Bodh Gaya in India in 589 BC. For Buddhists, faith in Buddha is their spiritual life; it is the root of all Dharma realizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1624893777801-7KETSS1V4K81BOZ4UVA7/offerings.jpeg About KMC Maryland - Offerings In front of the shrine are offerings that are made daily to the holy beings. We can offer anything we find beautiful or welcoming. Traditionally we offer seven substances based on offerings made to revered guests: water for drinking, water for bathing, flowers, incense, light, perfume and food. There is also an eighth offering, music, which is not represented by a physical substance but is offered when we chant prayers. On most days, these offerings are represented by bowls of pure water, but on special prayer days the actual substances are set out. https://www.meditationmd.org/donations daily 0.75 2025-01-23 https://www.meditationmd.org/chanted-prayers daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://www.meditationmd.org/international-festivals daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1626182644712-J7NPIHRQ8OL83CUF1JXH/KMC-Full_Temple.jpeg International Festivals - International Festivals There is a Spring, Summer, and Fall International Festival yearly. Generally, the Spring and Summer Festivals are held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Center in Northern England. The Fall Festival location changes to different international locations each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1626182480902-JQRKQ6SXIX18UR5ZQYUQ/Kadampa-Temple-at-KMC.jpeg International Festivals - US Festival We have two traditional Kadampa Temples in the US, one in upstate New York and one near the Grand Canyon, Arizona. The festival is held yearly at one of these locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1626182288573-H1QGA49FEZNWU2QRUWN6/KMC-Mid-Atlantic+Dharma+Celebration.jpeg International Festivals - Dharma Celebrations Our Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration is held yearly at either KMC Maryland or KMC DC. 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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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/b09c5fa4-bfff-4adf-aa1c-7f400ee9046c/2024+Marlene+Robinson+06516+2.jpg Sunday Meditation Class - Marlene Robinson Marlene has been studying Kadampa Buddhism since 2016, and is a heartfelt and inspiring Buddhist practitioner and teacher. Her explanations emphasize practical Kadampa Buddhist views, intentions, and simple meditation techniques that are easy to integrate into our busy daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg Sunday Meditation Class - Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://www.meditationmd.org/wednesdays daily 0.75 2026-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1660161326919-MTNNM403BBRZIHVJ2ESJ/exp1+meds+small-74.jpg Wednesday Morning Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG Wednesday Morning Class - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg Wednesday Morning Class - Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/0be8eed3-edac-4a3d-91fd-af2117056cbb/Sharon+Fisher_compressed.jpg Wednesday Morning Class - Sharon Fisher Sharon Fisher has been a practicing Buddhist since 2006. She is currently a member of the Teacher Training Program. She is also a mother, nurse practitioner, business owner, and author. She loves helping people integrate Buddhist teachings into their daily life to manage stress, anxiety, and pain. https://www.meditationmd.org/wednesdays-pm daily 0.75 2026-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1756834288236-7DXT9EGQDQCW89ULW2TN/Meditations+for+World+Peace+all+Wednesdays.jpg Wednesdays Meditations for World Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/96b65063-c12f-4e64-9b4c-345565168d88/Amanda+Greenwood+Pic+2026.JPEG Wednesdays Meditations for World Peace - With Teacher Amanda Greenwood Amanda is a student in our Foundation Program, and has been studying & practicing Kadampa Buddhism since early 2022. She presents Buddha's teachings in a clear and practical way, and is admired for her warmth and kindness. https://www.meditationmd.org/thursdays daily 0.75 2026-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1623955833542-EG0ZXK0FQAPZ1D5OQ7KG/meditating+man+cropped+peaceful.jpeg Thursday Meditation Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG Thursday Meditation Class - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/ecdaa611-9b24-4292-bf28-f66f35ff6e33/Tamara+Muhammad+pic+2026.JPEG Thursday Meditation Class - Tamara Muhammad Tamara has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015, and she is currently studying in our Foundation Program. Her teachings are engaging, practical and easy to relate to. She is admired for her humorous and thoughtful approach and positive, kind example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/a42bde78-ebff-43ba-aa9c-7b272604e133/Andrew+Gaudreau+Teacher+Pic+2025.jpg Thursday Meditation Class - Andrew Gaudreau Andrew is a student on our Foundation Program, and is a sincere Kadampa practitioner. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg Thursday Meditation Class - Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://www.meditationmd.org/sundays-kids daily 0.75 2026-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1637874561053-3PXTDX39K8WDYAHQF5UX/Kid%27s+Class+shutterstock_1847373397+%283%29-min.jpg Sunday Kid's Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/6a4f00f4-5677-44a4-b13e-ef094a4f0743/Kathy+Kern+Teacher+Pic+2025.jpg Sunday Kid's Class Kathy Kern has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015. She is currently a member of the Foundation Program. She is a sincere and kind hearted practitioner, and her calm and friendly manner puts everyone in her classes at ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/237259a6-6417-4d94-aea5-67734f2ac5bd/Mary+O%27Flaherty+pic+2026.JPEG Sunday Kid's Class Mary O’Flaherty is a Baltimore native, and a retired RN and a former childcare worker. She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years. Her teachings are heartfelt and gentle, and reflect the strength of her own personal practice of meditation and Buddha’s teachings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/0be8eed3-edac-4a3d-91fd-af2117056cbb/Sharon+Fisher_compressed.jpg Sunday Kid's Class Sharon Fisher has been a practicing Buddhist for over a decade. She is currently a member of the Teacher Training Program. She is also a mother, nurse practitioner, business owner, and author. She loves helping people integrate Buddhist teachings into their daily life to manage stress, anxiety, and pain. https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-columbia daily 0.75 2026-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1667685599735-UU7VR6K5JNYO3LO27X5I/Columbia+branch+Website+and+Meetup-4.jpg Columbia Meditation Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg Columbia Meditation Class - With Teacher Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/13a35334-06d9-4bcd-868e-78e1ad42a03b/Owen+Brown+Interfaith+Center.jpg Columbia Meditation Class - Location: Owen Brown Interfaith Center Room 213 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045 https://www.meditationmd.org/meditate-in-canton daily 0.75 2026-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1746741367464-ESFQ477DOSFN3BG9RHJT/Canton+branch+for+website.jpg Canton Meditation Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/a42bde78-ebff-43ba-aa9c-7b272604e133/Andrew+Gaudreau+Teacher+Pic+2025.jpg Canton Meditation Class - With Teacher Andrew Gaudreau Andrew is a sincere practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and is a student on our Foundation Program. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life. https://www.meditationmd.org/garden-cherishing daily 0.75 2026-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/2dce35de-8a9e-451a-b7b5-d654e5861c10/Garden+Cherishing+Day+Generic+2025+%281%29.jpg Garden Cherishing Days https://www.meditationmd.org/calendar daily 0.75 2026-06-08 https://www.meditationmd.org/founder daily 0.75 2026-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1626185116957-DGOP88H8V34NORDA6JB9/Geshe-La+At+Kmc+New+York.jpeg Founder - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1620053642542-N2QO0RM567X6DSDX1PAU/venerable-geshe-kelsang-gyatso-portrait1.jpeg Founder https://www.meditationmd.org/spiritual-directors daily 0.75 2026-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/4d1d02c2-0476-4854-8e8b-45493e62b538/Gen-la+Jampa.jpg Spiritual Directors - Our General Spiritual Director: Gen-la Kelsang Jampa Gen-la Jampa is an internationally renowned, ordained Buddhist teacher and the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). As a senior NKT teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and under Geshe-la's guidance has taught at many centers and events around the world. Gen-la is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/8b496519-0652-4ac0-9954-fb6af56ecff3/Gen-la+Sangden.jpg Spiritual Directors - Gen-la Kelsang Sangden Gen-la Sangden is the Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU, and is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism in Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua and Peru, and the Resident Teacher at KMC Mexico. She is admired by many for her good example and her loving and clear advice. She has practised and taught Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/ebea16c1-b188-4b75-9c19-f86fde2f0225/kadam-morten-kadampa-nyc-buddhist-meditation-teacher.jpeg Spiritual Directors - Kadam Morten Clausen Kadam Morten Clausen is the Eastern US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center New York City. For over 30 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Kadam Morten is a greatly admired meditation teacher, especially known for his clarity, humor and inspirational presentation of Dharma. His teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. https://www.meditationmd.org/our-teachers daily 0.75 2026-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG Our Teachers - Resident Teacher: Gen Kelsang 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg Our Teachers - Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/96b65063-c12f-4e64-9b4c-345565168d88/Amanda+Greenwood+Pic+2026.JPEG Our Teachers - Amanda Greenwood Amanda teaches our weekly Meditations for World Peace class. She is a student in our Foundation Program, and has been studying & practicing Kadampa Buddhism since early 2022. She presents Buddha's teachings in a clear and practical way, and is admired for her warmth and kindness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/b09c5fa4-bfff-4adf-aa1c-7f400ee9046c/2024+Marlene+Robinson+06516+2.jpg Our Teachers - Marlene Robinson Marlene has been studying Kadampa Buddhism since 2016, and is a heartfelt and inspiring Buddhist practitioner and teacher. Her explanations emphasize practical Kadampa Buddhist views, intentions, and simple meditation techniques that are easy to integrate into our busy daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/a42bde78-ebff-43ba-aa9c-7b272604e133/Andrew+Gaudreau+Teacher+Pic+2025.jpg Our Teachers - Andrew Gaudreau Andrew teaches our weekly branch class in Canton. He is a student on our Foundation Program, and is a sincere Kadampa practitioner. His teachings are clear and heartfelt, and come from his own personal experience of putting the teachings into practice and seeing the positive effects in his life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/0be8eed3-edac-4a3d-91fd-af2117056cbb/Sharon+Fisher_compressed.jpg Our Teachers - Sharon Fisher Sharon Fisher has been a practicing Buddhist since 2006. She is currently a member of the Teacher Training Program. She is also a mother, nurse practitioner, business owner, and author. She loves helping people integrate Buddhist teachings into their daily life to manage stress, anxiety, and pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/ecdaa611-9b24-4292-bf28-f66f35ff6e33/Tamara+Muhammad+pic+2026.JPEG Our Teachers - Tamara Muhammad Tamara has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015, and she is currently studying in our Foundation Program. Her teachings are engaging, practical and easy to relate to. She is admired for her humorous and thoughtful approach and positive example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/237259a6-6417-4d94-aea5-67734f2ac5bd/Mary+O%27Flaherty+pic+2026.JPEG Our Teachers - Mary O’Flaherty Mary is a Baltimore native, and a retired RN and a former childcare worker. She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years. Her teachings are heartfelt and gentle, and reflect the strength of her own personal practice of meditation and Buddha’s teachings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/6a4f00f4-5677-44a4-b13e-ef094a4f0743/Kathy+Kern+Teacher+Pic+2025.jpg Our Teachers - Kathy Kern Kathy has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2015. She is currently a member of the Foundation Program. She is a sincere and kind hearted practitioner, and her calm and friendly manner puts everyone in her classes at ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1513616c-cc33-432c-aa64-ed1b21144f3f/Kelsang+Lhamo+KMC+MD+2026.jpg Our Teachers - Kelsang Lhamo Lhamo is a heartfelt practitioner of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, and she studies on our Foundation Program. Her teachings are focused on practical applications of Buddha's wisdom based on her authentic and varied life experience, and she brings a lightness to her practice through her good sense of humor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cc7d3e35-b5f1-4007-ba49-46b7fa720f09/Jenny+Lee+casual+photo.jpg Our Teachers - Jenny Lee-Summers Jenny has been a sincere Kadampa practitioner for several years and is a Foundation Program student at KMC Maryland. Her teachings are accessible and insightful as she leads her students to deeper understandings and experiences of profound Dharma, and its practical applications in daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/7d01e9f0-1bc7-4984-94ec-0ecfb544b7a9/Gyaltsen.jpg Our Teachers - Kelsang Gyaltsen Kelsang Gyaltsen has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 and is a founding member of the Center. He has done many retreats, including two three-month silent retreats at Tharpaland International Retreat Center in Scotland. He is also a qualified Kadampa artist who has worked on statues for a number of Kadampa temples. He is admired for his sincerity and gentle, light-hearted approach to teaching, meditation, and practice in daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/e1d04320-1e2c-420b-8dce-e88ef25171d3/Heather+Grant+pic+2026.JPEG Our Teachers - Heather Grant Heather has been practicing Kadampa Buddhist teachings since 2010 starting in Washington state, and has been involved with KMC Maryland since 2015. She is currently studying on the Teacher Training Program, and is the Education Program Coordinator for the center. She enjoys sharing meditation and Buddha’s teachings with others to help them experience greater inner peace and freedom from stress, anxiety and other suffering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/c8ab83f1-0031-4d5b-82a0-ba575adb38cc/Rachel+Renz+teacher+pic+6-26-25.jpg Our Teachers - Rachel Renz Rachel has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism and meditation since 2005. She studies on our Teacher Training Program, and for several years was also a full time volunteer manager at KMC Maryland. Rachel is a dedicated and sincere practitioner, and shares Buddha’s wisdom through her example and practical teachings. https://www.meditationmd.org/saturday-retreat daily 0.75 2026-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/49b8e5ad-adc1-4487-ae0b-3b8b3cb1d822/Clarity+of+Mind+front-2.jpg The Transformative Power of Patience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG The Transformative Power of Patience - With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden Gen 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. https://www.meditationmd.org/all-about-meditation daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/1704752018079-20MMIJJ69LYVLCE78Z4Z/for+website++2024+Feb+thru+July+All+About+Meditation.jpg All About Meditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/d12f355a-12ee-4243-8509-af4eb8742e1b/Rick+Teacher+Pic+April+2025.jpg All About Meditation - With Teacher Rick Ratigan A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for over 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical. https://www.meditationmd.org/temple-beautification-day daily 0.75 2026-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/4d551fb7-d6b7-49cc-b81a-6537df576582/Temple+Beautification+day+Sep+2026+for+web.jpg Temple Beautification Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/4aada01d-e4ef-427e-8f45-bb3fe2224235/Pizza+Party+with+Center+Cherishing+2026.jpg Temple Beautification Day - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.meditationmd.org/sat-retreat daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/26d3e2e1-ab71-434c-bea2-1c24bae042c0/for+website.jpg The Protection of Purification https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG The Protection of Purification - With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden Gen 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. https://www.meditationmd.org/empowerment daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/b6fb6d65-c75d-45f5-af53-26826fb14998/Medicine+Buddha+2026+Social+Media.jpg Empowerment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/cce71404-0af9-4b4f-8372-16ef005408be/Gen+Chogden+Official+Pic+2026.JPEG Empowerment - With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden Gen 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. https://www.meditationmd.org/retreat-guest-teacher daily 0.75 2026-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/6bbd16eb-5cb5-4806-a675-04b37e0c2acd/Kadam+Peter+A+Quantum+of+Wisdom.jpg Guest Teacher Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/ac82c1eb-1d1d-4f17-b41a-fd5e26346122/Kadam+Peter+Kurczynski.jpeg Guest Teacher Retreat - With Guest Teacher, Kadam Peter Kurczynski Kadam Peter Kurczynski has been studying and practicing Buddhism in the New Kadampa Tradition for over 30 years. Drawing on both his scientific background and decades of meditation experience, Kadam Peter presents Buddhist wisdom in a way that is accessible, grounded, and applicable to everyday life. https://www.meditationmd.org/festival-watch-party daily 0.75 2026-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607ee73ec9de7638e36b3b52/5d29409b-2de4-4d5d-8e57-1aa1e33bbb3e/Fall-2025-ENG-Square-1024x1024+%281%29.jpg Festival Watch Party