KMC Maryland

Do you dread going to work or to certain family occasions because you will have to interact with someone who you feel always “pushes your buttons”? If so, then this is the retreat for you!

This retreat, over the MLK Jr. holiday weekend, will help us to deeply relax and recharge our spiritual batteries. It is suitable for everyone from beginners to those who are more experienced. For beginners, you will learn something that could change your life, and for those with more experience, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of meditation.

For Buddhist practitioners, a mala is a precious and meaningful sacred object. 

Everyone is welcome to join us for this community potluck, where you can get to know those you see at the Temple in an informal setting. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish to share. No need to register. 

Enjoy a meaningful and festive New Year’s Eve celebration in this joyful community! The evening begins with a short talk with a guided meditation entitled “Living with Joy”, where we can listen to Buddhist wisdom on living life with a positive outlook and peace of mind. Then we’ll have a party with delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and nonalcoholic drinks! The evening ends with 30 minutes of chanted prayers and song where we request Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, to help us create peace in our hearts and in the world. Join us in ending one year and starting a new one with joy and meaning.

Start your year off right! Give yourself the treat of developing mental peace and relaxation to fortify yourself for the New Year. Refresh your body and your mind with guided meditations and a day of silence (participants will remain silent, while the retreat teacher will guide the meditations and give practical instructions on how to nourish our mind and body). Then enjoy a healthy vegetarian lunch in the World Peace Café, followed by two more nurturing meditations. 

Join us for a special opportunity to gather in the beautiful Kadampa Temple for a holiday service. There will be a short teaching on how each one of us can make the holidays meaningful, as well as a guided meditation and prayers to Buddha Tara, the swift compassionate mother.  These prayers are of great benefit to ourselves and others.

Are you a worrier? Does anxiety interfere with your daily life? If so, this is the retreat for you.

Selected Saturdays (Aug 18, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Jan 26, Mar 2) at 2pm – 3:30pm