Kadampa Meditation Center DC

With Kadam Michelle December 31st, 5:30pm - 6:30pm As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past and think about the changes we’d like to make. In this inspiring talk, we’ll explore how we can let go of old habits, unhelpful patterns, and mental clutter, and begin the new year with a fresh perspective.



Drawing on simple yet profound Buddhist teachings, we’ll learn practical methods to cultivate inner peace—no matter what’s happening around us—and set a positive direction for the months ahead. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and inspiration for the year to come. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed.

Local Event: A Fresh Start: Setting a Course for Inner Peace

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A Fresh Start: Setting a Course for Inner Peace

With Kadam Michelle December 31st, 5:30pm - 6:30pm  As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past and think...

Mental Detox: New Year’s Day Retreat Start the New Year with a clear and peaceful mind January 1st, 1pm-4pm
Begin 2026 with a sense of clarity and renewal. This special New Year’s Day retreat offers a chance to gently let go of the mental clutter and negativity that weighs us down and reconnect with your inner peace and potential.
Through guided meditations and practical teachings from Kadampa Buddhism, you’ll learn how to purify your mind, cultivate positive energy, and set a fresh, meaningful direction for the year ahead. Treat yourself to an afternoon of deep rest, reflection, and inspiration — and start the New Year with a calm, confident, and compassionate heart.
Schedule Session1: 1pm-2pm Session 2: 3pm-4pm
Cost: $30/$15 Financial Hardship

Local Event: Mental Detox: New Year’s Day Retreat

Mental Detox: New Year’s Day Retreat

Mental Detox: New Year’s Day Retreat Start the New Year with a clear and peaceful mind January 1st, 1pm-4pm
Begin 2026 with a...

Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice Thursdays, 7:15pm-8:30pm
A sincere and skilled meditation 
practice provides the opportunity to take a break from distraction, 
energize and enliven our inner experience, and see even the most 
challenging of circumstances in a new light.&nbsp;
During this practical and 
experiential series you will learn the foundations of Buddhist 
meditation, how to start or recharge your at-home practice, and share 
methods for improving and sustaining a healthy meditation habit.
Perfect for both new and experienced 
meditators, this series offers practical teachings and guided 
meditations to bring love and compassion into the world—one breath at a 
time.

Series Dates January 8th -&nbsp; A New Way of Thinking January 15th - The Peace of Concentration January 22nd - Solutions to Distractions January 29th -&nbsp; Three Keys to Successful Meditation
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Local Event: Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice

Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice

Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice Thursdays, 7:15pm-8:30pm
A sincere and skilled meditation 
practice provides the...

Free Public Talk &amp; Open House Tools for Inner Peace: A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation for the New Year Monday, January 12th, 7pm-8:15pm With Kadam Peter
In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, many of us are searching for practical ways to find calm, clarity, and balance. In this free public talk, you’ll be gently introduced to the basics of meditation in a way that is accessible, practical, and relevant to everyday life.
Designed especially for beginners, this talk will explain what meditation is, why it works, and how to start a simple daily practice even with a busy schedule. You’ll learn practical “tools for inner peace” that help reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate a more positive state of mind.
After, there is an opportunity to tour the meditation room, browse our bookstore and enjoy delicious snacks.
No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking for a fresh, meaningful approach.
Schedule 7pm-7:45pm: Free Public Talk 7:45pm: Optional Tour, Q &amp; A, Bookstore Browsing &amp; Delicious Snacks

Local Event: Free Talk & Open House: Tools for Inner Peace

Free Talk & Open House: Tools for Inner Peace

Free Public Talk & Open House Tools for Inner Peace: A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation for the New Year Monday, January 12th,...

Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice Thursdays, 7:15pm-8:30pm
A sincere and skilled meditation 
practice provides the opportunity to take a break from distraction, 
energize and enliven our inner experience, and see even the most 
challenging of circumstances in a new light.&nbsp;
During this practical and 
experiential series you will learn the foundations of Buddhist 
meditation, how to start or recharge your at-home practice, and share 
methods for improving and sustaining a healthy meditation habit.
Perfect for both new and experienced 
meditators, this series offers practical teachings and guided 
meditations to bring love and compassion into the world—one breath at a 
time.
Series Dates January 15th - The Peace of Concentration January 22nd - Solutions to Distractions January 29th -&nbsp; Three Keys to Successful Meditation

The Calm Within: Clarity of Mind Retreat Saturday, January 17th, 10am-3:30pm&nbsp; with Kadampa Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Demo



In our busy modern lives, it’s easy for our minds to become tired and tense, leaving inner peace feeling out of reach. But true mental clarity and lasting happiness are closer than we think.
In this day retreat, Gen Demo 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.&nbsp;Join us for an inspiring day of rest, reflection, and renewal. Everyone is welcome.

Schedule Session1: 10am-11:15am Session 2: 11:45am-1pm Lunch Break: 1pm-2:15pm Session 3: 2:15pm-3:30pm




Cost: $45/$22.50 for financial hardship&nbsp;


Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 29 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. She is also the former Resident Teacher at KMC DC.
Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.

Local Event: Meditation Retreat: The Calm Within

Meditation Retreat: The Calm Within

The Calm Within: Clarity of Mind Retreat Saturday, January 17th, 10am-3:30pm  with Kadampa Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Demo



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Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington, DC