Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland

A temple for modern Buddhism in the heart of Baltimore

Everyone is welcome!

  • 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.

  • Retreats & Events

    Discover our day retreats, offered about once per month, and special events including holiday celebrations, guest teachers, blessing empowerments, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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

Weekend Retreat: The Wisdom of Meditation

With Guest Teacher Gen Chodor, November 16-17th weekend at KMC Maryland.

Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US.

He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour.

End of Year Fundraiser Kicks off December 3rd!

Giving Tuesday kicks off KMC Maryland’s annual end of year fundraiser. You can join in by making a donation, spreading the word, or buying raffle tickets. Click below to learn more or donate!

KMC Maryland

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.

Online Resources

Please enjoy these inspirational short talks by experienced Kadampa Buddhist teachers from around the world.

Check out YouTube Channel Here.