Baltimore - Main Center
Several classes are held weekly at the main center which is located in a charming historic townhouse set on leafy Wyman Park in Charles Village. The meditation room has chairs and floor cushions, there is a bookstore with many different items and there’s always tea and snacks! There is a comfortable lounge and you are always welcome to chat after class. There is plenty of safe parking both metered and non-metered.
First time coming to a class? Here’s what to expect.
Classes and Times
Drop-In Class – Tuesdays at 12-1PM & Thursdays at 7PM
Peace and Pancakes – Sundays at 10:30AM
Kadampa Kids – First and Third Sundays at 10:30AM
Here are the upcoming class topics for the Thursday night drop-in classes.
Suggested Donation
We ask for a suggested donation of $8 per class. You can also become a member and receive discounts on events while you help to support the class.
Teachers
Kelsang Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Vikatadamshtri Kadampa Buddhist Center. Her compassionate activities of teaching, guiding, and inspiring those around her are the result of her deep faith, clear wisdom, and heartfelt concern for others. Chogden brings true sincerity and humility to her life as a spiritual teacher.
Kelsang Dachog is a senior teacher at Vikatadamshtri Kadampa Buddhist Center in Baltimore. A long-time resident and student of the Center, she is known for the energy, confidence, and clarity of her teachings. Dachog currently teaches the FP class in Annapolis and Peace and Pancakes at the Center in Baltimore and is also the Education Program Coordinator for the Center.
Rosemary Scavullo-Flickenger has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism and meditation for over 10 years. She brings kindness and sincerity to her classes which are grounded in her experience of bringing spiritual practice into daily life. Rosemary is a mother, wife, and healing arts practitioner. She currently leads the Kadampa Kids class and the Tuesday lunchtime class.
Location
Vikatadamshtri Buddhist Center
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