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.
Annual Fundraiser
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.
New Year’s Eve Party: Living with Joy!
Includes raffle drawings for awesome prizes, as the conclusion of our annual fundraiser!
Join us in ending one year and starting a new one with joy and meaning. The evening also includes a guided meditation and brief talk on Living with Joy, a party with delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic drinks, and prayers for compassion and peace in the world.
New Year’s Day Silent Retreat
Meditations to Nourish Your Body and Mind
Start your year off right! Give yourself the treat of developing mental peace and relaxation to fortify yourself for the New Year. Refresh your body and your mind with a day of silence…
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: Every Tuesday at 7pm, starting Jan 6th!
We’re offering Meditations for Modern Life classes at Church on the Square, in the Canton neighborhood!
