New class starting in September! Our monthly Prayers for World Peace Meditation class--class fee by donation--starts Wed., Sept. 4 from 6:30 to 7:30pm. By learning to cherish others, we can experience greater peace of mind and contribute to world peace: buff.ly/3R7t35l

The practice of taking and giving is one of the most powerful methods for opening our hearts and healing our mental and physical illnesses. In this retreat with Guest Teacher Gen Menla on Sat., Oct. 5 from 10:30am to 5pm, learn how to heal your mind: buff.ly/4eH6KO1

All too often, our resilience falters in the face of adversity. Buddha's teachings offer a different, more positive take on handling adversity that advises viewing adversity as a way to enhance our resilience. Drop in any week to our Thursday 7:15pm class: buff.ly/3fbyYXj

A mandala offering is a traditional imagined offering whereby you envision the entire universe transformed into a pure land and mentally offer this to the Buddhas. Gen Demo will teach an introduction with a retreat to follow Fri., Sept. 6 to Sun., Sept. 8: buff.ly/3zF2P3S

Uncertainty fuels anxiety, which falsely believes that it can control the uncontrollable. When you accept uncertainty as a fact of life, you can create some space in your mind. Learn meditation techniques that reduce anxiety at any of our drop-in classes: buff.ly/3N7BIBe

At the 2024 International Fall Festival, Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini at KMC Brazil from Fri., Oct. 25 through Thurs., Nov. 1. Don't miss this chance to receive these empowerments at our largest World Peace Temple: buff.ly/36JEtWd

The US Festival is an annual in person and online gathering of Kadampas from across the country, which takes place this year at the IKRC Grand Canyon from Fri., Sept. 20 to Wed., Sept 25. Gen-la Jampa will grant the Empowerment of Vajrapani: buff.ly/40uMvdW

Get Kadampa Buddhist teachings virtually through: > Living Clarity Podcast: Subscribe through your favorite Podcast App > YouTube Channel including guided meditations : buff.ly/3WaaPTl > Blog: Browse the My Living Meditation Blog buff.ly/3xLguG8

Self-confidence, not to be confused with self-importance, arises from the wish to confidently improve ourselves and help those around us, is built on specific characteristics Gen Demo will explain in this Friday Night Lecture on Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30pm: buff.ly/3Xr4jc7

Stay Connected to Kadampa Buddhism not only through KMC-DC, but through our international organization's website and social accounts: buff.ly/4cxfoMF

The essence of Buddha's teachings is compassion. Through meditation, we can learn to rest with an attitude of compassion and inform with wisdom. Visiting Teacher Gen Menla will offer instructions on meditation and compassion on Fri., Oct. 4 at 7 to 8:15pm: buff.ly/4eM2lt2

This week we've got 5 classes : > Tuesday (SW Temple) 6 to 6:30pm > Wednesday (SW Temple) 6:30 to 7:30pm > Wednesday (Logan Circle) 6:30 to 7:15pm > Thursday 7:15 to 8:30am > Sunday 10 to 11am Register: buff.ly/416cvwK Register Logan Circle: buff.ly/3FOyuiZ

In our Tuesday Evening Drop-in Rest & Reflect Class from 6 to 6:30pm, learn Buddhist meditation techniques to end the day on a good note. Malik Johnson-Williams will help you find ways to reflect on the day with positivity and peace of mind: buff.ly/3WaSx2p

A mandala offering is a traditional imagined offering whereby you envision the entire universe transformed into a pure land and mentally offer this to the Buddhas. Gen Demo will teach an introduction with a retreat to follow Fri., Sept. 6 to Sun., Sept. 8: buff.ly/3zF2P3S

The practice of taking and giving is one of the most powerful methods for opening our hearts and healing our mental and physical illnesses. In this retreat with Guest Teacher Gen Menla on Sat., Oct. 5 from 10:30am to 5pm, learn how to heal your mind: buff.ly/4eH6KO1

In the September Thursday Evening class Series, Gen Demo will offer teachings and guide meditations designed to increase our inner strength to overcome the limited perspective we hold of ourself and others. Drop in any week from 7:15 to 8:30pm: buff.ly/3VW7je2

Self-confidence, not to be confused with self-importance, arises from the wish to confidently improve ourselves and help those around us, is built on specific characteristics Gen Demo will explain in this Friday Night Lecture on Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30pm: buff.ly/3Xr4jc7

The US Festival is an annual in person and online gathering of Kadampas from across the country, which takes place this year at the IKRC Grand Canyon from Fri., Sept. 20 to Wed., Sept 25. Gen-la Jampa will grant the Empowerment of Vajrapani: buff.ly/40uMvdW

A mandala offering is a traditional imagined offering whereby you envision the entire universe transformed into a pure land and mentally offer this to the Buddhas. Gen Demo will teach an introduction with a retreat to follow Fri., Sept. 6 to Sun., Sept. 8: buff.ly/3zF2P3S

Transference of Consciousness or Powa Practice, when we pray for all those who have died, takes place this evening at 5pm. Doors open at 4:45pm.