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:

Learning to Let Go: Letting Go of Your Negative Self Image

We can learn to stop holding on so tightly to everything -- ourselves, others, our bodies, our pains and pleasures, past and future, what's "really" going on, where we live, our jobs -- everything. This is profound letting go, profound relaxation.

By gaining experience of the truth, or "emptiness" of things, we gain an experience of freedom from anxiety, worry, fear and pain. We find a new level of inner peace and clarity. Gradually everything comes back into balance.

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.