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, click below.
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.
Away Retreat in the Western Maryland Countryside
September 11-13th, at Mar-Lu-Ridge retreat center
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 8TH AT 1PM!
In this weekend retreat, the Resident Teachers from all five Kadampa Centers in our region will guide meditations and teachings that help us access the natural stillness and spaciousness of our own mind. Drawing on the first stage of Buddha’s profound Mahamudra teachings, these practical methods offer genuine tools to calm the mind, reduce stress, and find balance in daily life.
Meditation on the sky-like nature of the mind is simple yet deeply transformative—perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Join us for an inspiring weekend of rest, reflection, and renewal. Everyone is welcome.
All About Meditation
Saturday, July 18th at 11am-12:30pm with Teacher Rick Ratigan.
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.
The Transformative Power of Patience
A Saturday Retreat on August 22nd, 10am-3:15pm
Annoyance, irritation, and anger rob us of our peace of mind and happiness. When we feel impatient or irritable, we usually become impulsive, making mistakes in our relationships and our actions.
In today’s difficult times, we especially need the transformative power of patience. When we learn to practice patience, we can overcome these painful and destructive emotions even in the midst of difficulties. This practice frees our mind to find effective solutions to problems that we would not have thought of when we were angry.
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:
