Kadampa Meditation Center DC

08/30/2026

KMCDC joined DC Parks & Recreation for their annual event FITDC Yogafest - over 1000 people attended enjoying a morning of mental and physical wellness. Kelsang Delam guided two free meditations for the attendees and many connections were made with the community! ❤️🧘
DC Parks & Recreation

08/28/2026

Treat yourself this weekend to a morning of retreat!
How to stop Overthinking with Kadam Michelle
August 29, 10am-1pm w/lunch
👉 https://meditation-dc.org/event/silent-saturday-freedom-from-overthinking/

Get out of your head and into your heart. Overthinking is a habit that keeps us stuck—fueling restless mental activity, anxiety, and over-analysis, often leaving us feeling exhausted and unable to move forward.


mindfulness

08/27/2026

Want to energize your practice? Try these four methods called The Four Powers.

💎The Power of Aspiration
It starts with a wish. When you have a strong wish to practice, you’ll apply strong effort. You can generate the wish by contemplating the benefits of spiritual practice.

💎The Power of Steadfastness
Practice like water in a wide river, gently flowing day and night, year after year, never giving up. Be skillful and apply effort that is firm, stable, and continuous.

💎The Power of Joy
If you start with a calm and joyful mind, you’re spiritual practice will come quickly and easily. "When we practice Dharma we should be like a child at play. When children are engrossed in their games they feel completely contented and nothing can distract them.”

💎The Power of Relaxation
Timely relaxation maintains the constancy of your meditation practice. If you neglect the need for rest you become overtired and you are not able to apply effort again with joy.

From Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Tharpa Publications US

08/26/2026

A QUANTUM OF WISDOM
WITH BUDDHIST TEACHER:
KADAM PETER KURCZYNSKI
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Reality is not “out there.” In this sense, the wisdom teachings of Buddhism find parallel with modern science, in which objects of quantum physics seem to lack objective, “real” existence. Explore meditation as a tool to investigate the nature of reality.

This course is taught by Kadam Peter Kurczynski. Kadam Peter Kurczynski began studying and practicing Kadam Buddhism in Washington DC in 1995 and later in New York City and New Jersey. He has been a Resident Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition for nearly 20 years. His teachings are insightful, practical and easy to apply in everyday life.

08/25/2026

✨ Recharge, reflect & reconnect with any of our 6 weekly classes at KMCDC. From 20 minute sessions to hour & 15 minute sessions, find a class that fits your schedule and connect with your potential for inner peace!
👉 meditation-dc.org/quick-class-registration/

🧘 TUESDAY
-Rest & Reflect, 6:00pm-6:30pm
w/Malik

✌️ WEDNESDAY
- 20 Minute LunchtimeMeditation, 12:15pm-12:35pm w/Kadam Michelle
- From Me to We- A Special Recognition of Others, 7pm with Kadam Michelle

🌙 THURSDAYS
-Unwind the Mind, 6:30pm w/Tony Garcia
-NEW SERIES! The Power of Patience: Overcoming Anger from the Inside Out
7:15pm-8:30pm w/Kadam Michelle

☀️SUNDAYS
Meditation, 10am with Kelsang Delam

💎 Special Events
Fri, Aug 28, 7pm-8:15pm: Quantum of Wisdom w/Kadam Peter
Sat, Aug 29, 10am-1pm: Silent Saturday Retreat - How to Stop Overthinking w/Kadam Michelle

peaceindc

08/24/2026

Meet Our Newly Ordained Teacher: Kelsang Delam (formerly known as Sanema, but not anymore!)

Q. How does the first international festival in the mother center Manjushri feel for you?

Arriving on the grounds of Manjushri felt like coming home even though it was a place I’ve never been. Walking into to Temple felt like entering a place that was not ordinary, it was holy, sacred ground - what I imagine a Pure Land to be. You rarely get to be around thousands of people trying to improve their minds so they can be of greater benefit to themselves and others and working together for the greater good. And that is pretty special.

Q. What motivated you to get ordained?

The thought of ordaining had been swirling in my mind for a few years. However, my experience at the Fall Festival last year turned that gentle swirl into a clear trumpet call: “now is the time”. I could no longer deny that this was my life’s path.
After the festival, I knew I wanted to share Dharma in a deeper way—not only by continuing to teach Sunday Morning Meditation, but also by becoming a visual example of the inner peace Dharma brings.

Seeing someone close to me suffer, and watching them try to heal that suffering through external means, it made Geshe-la’s words, “temporary solutions to a particular suffering is not enough” they can never resolve lifetimes of deep-seated problems.

My faith in Dharma and my Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe-la, has deepened, and I continuously pray “May I become just like you” . Ultimately, I want to be of greater benefit to my family, my community, and all living beings. Being ordained allows me to serve as a visible reminder that genuine inner peace is possible.

Q. How to pronounce Delam? And what’s the meaning of it?

Delam is pronounced De as in Je Tsongkhapa and Lam as in Lamrim or you can think DayLam 😆

Together Kelsang Delam means Fortunate Accomplisher of the Blissful Path.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

👉 https://meditation-dc.org/event/silent-saturday-freedom-from-overthinking/

Get out of your head and into your heart. Overthinking is a habit that keeps us stuck—fueling restless mental activity, anxiety, and over-analysis, often leaving us feeling exhausted and unable to move forward.

This half-day silent, gadget-free retreat offers a chance to step away from the constant noise of life and our devices, and instead reconnect with the clarity and calm within. In the quiet, you’ll experience the liberating power of silence, introspection, and meditation—an opportunity to reset your mind and return to your life feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired. Suitable for both new and experienced meditators alike.

08/19/2026

THE POWER OF PATIENCE: OVERCOMING ANGER FROM THE INSIDE OUT
KADAM MICHELLE GAUTHIER
Thursdays, 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
👉 https://meditation-dc.org/thursday-evenings/

Anger, frustration, and irritation can arise so quickly that they often feel unavoidable. Whether triggered by difficult people, stress, disappointment, or the challenges of daily life, these states of mind rob us of our peace, damage our relationships, and leave us feeling exhausted and unsettled. Although anger may sometimes feel powerful or justified, Buddha taught that it never actually solves our problems—and instead becomes the main cause of our unhappiness.

Patience, on the other hand, is not weakness, repression, or simply “putting up with things.” True patience is a strong, peaceful mind that allows us to remain balanced, clear, and kind even in difficult situations. Through practicing patience, we gradually free ourselves from reactive habits and develop the inner strength to respond wisely instead of emotionally.

In this practical five-week series based on the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, we will explore Buddhist methods for understanding anger at its root and transforming it into compassion, acceptance, and genuine inner peace. Through guided meditation and practical advice for daily life, we can learn to keep a peaceful heart no matter what challenges arise. Everyone is welcome.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 20: Pause Instead of React
Learn practical methods to interrupt reactive habits and respond with greater clarity and peace.

Thursday, August 27: Patience Is Real Strength
Discover how patience protects our mind and gives us resilience during difficulties.

Thursday, September 3: Staying Peaceful with Difficult People
Learn how to maintain compassion and inner balance in challenging relationships.

Thursday, September 10: The Freedom of Letting Go
Experience how releasing anger and resentment opens the door to lasting happiness and peace.