Everyone is welcome to join these weekly classes on meditation and modern Buddhism.

These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times. Current series topic:

Taking Charge of your Life in 2024 - Assessing What You’d Like to Change

Are you breathing a sigh of relief that 2023 is finally over?  2024 gives us a chance for a new beginning:  a chance to improve our human qualities, relationships, and skill to remain peaceful in the midst of our long term problems that did not disappear when the ball dropped-like the virus, economy, social injustice and so forth. Modern Buddhism will help us all to accomplish these goals.

To Register: Please register at the door, arriving 10 minutes early.

Cost: $12 ($8 students, seniors 62+, and unemployed). Free for Monthly Members.

You can also become a member starting at $50/month and receive discounts while you help to provide a steady level of support for our activities. These classes are included in your membership!

Location: The Meeting House, Oakland Mills Interfaith Center

Room 10

5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia

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.