Buddhism

Although Buddhism is an ancient religion that first appeared in the East, the practices taught by Buddha are timeless and universally applicable. These days many people are finding the wisdom and compassion of Buddha's teachings extremely beneficial in dealing with the problems of everyday life. Buddha explained that all happiness and unhappiness arises from the mind-if our mind is not peaceful, then even if we have ideal conditions, we find we are not happy. The medicine of Buddhist meditation helps us to reduce stress and anxiety, to develop peaceful and positive attitudes such as compassion, tolerance, and wisdom and eventually to establish a permanent source of peace and joy in our heart.
--Sam May, Vajrayogini Buddhist Center

BUDDHIST FILM FESTIVAL - BUDDHAFEST
A dozen films plus talks and meditation present a unique mix and fresh take on the principles of Buddhism.
Highlights include a world-premiere film, an Academy Award-nominated documentary, talks by Tara Brach, Lama Surya Das and Sharon Salzberg, and a Picnic for Peace. June 17 – 20.
www.buddhafest.org

THE GUHYASAMAJA CENTER
The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Buddhism in the lineage headed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Center, a Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition affiliate, offers Discovering Buddhism and other FPMT classes. Learn more: http://www.guhyasamaja.org, or 703-774-9692.

SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER The Shambhala Center offers instruction in Shambhala Buddhism--which combines ancient Tibetan wisdom and classic Buddhist teachings in a format intended for Western minds--in an inviting and lively environment. www.dcshambhala.org

VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER VBC offers on-going meditation classes, workshops and in-depth study programs in the Kadampa Buddhist Tradition. All instruction comes from a qualified and authentic lineage of Buddhist masters. Classes in DC/metro area. For more details: http://www.meditation-dc.org or Call 202-581-8149.