Dinner is offered before class from 4:30-6:15pm at our World Peace Cafe.

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:

The Inner Wealth of Giving: Purifying Through Generous Imagination

Giving is an expansive practice in Buddhism, and it includes much more than just giving material things.  Practicing giving is training in developing a generous attitude and an open, engaged heart. Through this special practice of ‘giving‘ we can actualize our best selves -- giving to our world love, fearlessness, and protection. This activity makes our mind pure, deeply connects us with others, increases our good fortune, and decreases our feelings of miserliness. 

To Register: Click Here. You can also register at the door (please arrive 15 min early).

Cost: $12/class ($8 students/seniors 62+/unemployed).  

Your first class is always free.  Email epc@meditationmd.org to get the promo code for your free class, or just let us know it’s your first class when you arrive.

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!

With Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden

Gen Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.

Gen Chogden is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.

Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.