Mahamevnawa

New meditation meetup in Rockville, Maryland - Every Sunday at 6 PM. Visit the Meetup page here.

Buddha Meditation Center of Washington DC

Find out about Growing Meditation Center in Maryland.

Buddha Meditation Center and Mahamevnawa Meditation Center of Washington DC is a branch of the order of Buddhist Monasteries in Sri Lanka. We are part of the ancient Theravada Buddhist tradition which began in 6th century B.C.E. Our aim is to share the great teachings of the Gauthama Buddha and his techniques of meditation with you. We offer a variety of activities including meditation programs, children and youth programs, day-long practice programs, daily chanting services and Dharma sermons, led by Buddhist monks trained in the ancient Pali scriptures . They will help you apply these timeless teachings to your life today. Never been here before? Find out what to expect .

Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Maryland?

It's true. Since the summer of 2012 our monastery has been operating peacefully in the Washington DC. Over that time we have been a home for monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, all part of the Mahamevnawa (maha may oo NA wa) order based in Sri Lanka....

What do Buddhists Believe?

In general, Buddhists believe:

We are all responsible for our own actions.
Unwholesome actions eventually bring negative results; wholesome actions eventually bring positive results.

Can non-Buddhists benefit your activities?

Many of the things the Buddha taught can be of benefit to people of all backgrounds. For example, many people find Buddhist meditation helps them to relax and have a more peaceful mind throughout the day. And the basic moral guidelines the Buddha gave are shared, ........