Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland

A temple for modern Buddhism in the heart of Baltimore

Everyone is welcome!

  • 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.

  • Retreats & Events

    Discover our day retreats, offered about once per month, and special events including holiday celebrations, guest teachers, blessing empowerments, and more.

  • 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.

  • Cafe & Gardens

    The World Peace Cafe & The Garden are places of peace and reflection that serve the residents of the greater Baltimore area, irrespective of belief systems. Visit us!

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa

May 18th-19th, join us for the blessing empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and a teaching with Gen Chogden on Saturday, followed by a Sunday afternoon of retreat on Heart Jewel. The theme of this weekend is Compassion, Wisdom, and Spiritual Power!

KMC Maryland

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.

Online Resources

Please enjoy these inspirational short talks by the most senior teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition.