In Buddhism, meditation practice generally falls under two basic types – calm-abiding meditation (shamatha) and special-insight meditation (vipashyana). On Thursday nights, a long-time student of Khenchen Rinpoché, Dr. Sam, gives detailed instructions (as needed), but more importantly, provides an opportunity for the practice of calm-abiding meditation. Other than having its own obvious benefits, calm-abiding is the basis of all other more advanced meditations. See the events calendar below for exact dates. Please visit our Meditation page for full details.
Calendar of Events
April 2018
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Lama Chodpa with Tsok Offering
Lama Chodpa with Tsok OfferingStarts: 10:00 amEnds: April 1, 2018 - 12:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
Description:The regular practice of the Lama Chodpa (offerings to the Lama) venerates our lineage founder, Dharma Lord Jigten Sumgon. Please bring a vegetarian food item to share, such as cookies, fruit, nuts, and so on. Please also bring a non-perishable food item to offer to Frederick Food Bank.
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Achi Chokyi Drolma and White Dzambhala
Achi Chokyi Drolma and White DzambhalaStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 4, 2018 - 8:30 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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Evening Meditation
Evening MeditationStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 5, 2018 - 9:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, United States
Description:Senior meditation students lead a calm-abiding meditation for meditators and meditation students of all levels. No prior meditation experience is required.
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Chenrezig Practice
Chenrezig PracticeStarts: 10:00 amEnds: April 8, 2018 - 12:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
Description:Chenrezig or Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit) is the bodhisattva of compassion. The sangha will do a Chenrezig sadhana practice together. Please join us.
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Achi Chokyi Drolma and White Dzambhala
Achi Chokyi Drolma and White DzambhalaStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 11, 2018 - 8:30 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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Evening Meditation
Evening MeditationStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 12, 2018 - 9:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, United States
Description:Senior meditation students lead a calm-abiding meditation for meditators and meditation students of all levels. No prior meditation experience is required.
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White Tara Practice
White Tara PracticeStarts: 10:00 amEnds: April 15, 2018 - 11:00 amLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702
Description:The TMC sangha will be doing a White Tara sadhana practice together. Please join us.
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Spring Cleaning
Spring CleaningStarts: 11:00 amEnds: April 15, 2018 - 1:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702
Description:The sangha will be cleaning and organizing TMC as well as doing yardwork in preparation for our Spring Retreat. Please join us.
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Achi Chokyi Drolma and White Dzambhala
Achi Chokyi Drolma and White DzambhalaStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 18, 2018 - 8:30 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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Evening Meditation
Evening MeditationStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 19, 2018 - 9:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, United States
Description:Senior meditation students lead a calm-abiding meditation for meditators and meditation students of all levels. No prior meditation experience is required.
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Green Tara Practice
Green Tara PracticeStarts: 10:00 amEnds: April 22, 2018 - 12:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
Description:The sangha will be doing a Green Tara sadhana practice together. Please join us.
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Achi Chokyi Drolma and White Dzambhala
Achi Chokyi Drolma and White DzambhalaStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 25, 2018 - 8:30 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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Evening Meditation
Evening MeditationStarts: 7:30 pmEnds: April 26, 2018 - 9:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, United States
Description:Senior meditation students lead a calm-abiding meditation for meditators and meditation students of all levels. No prior meditation experience is required.
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Medicine Buddha Practice
Medicine Buddha PracticeStarts: 10:00 amEnds: April 29, 2018 - 12:00 pmLocation: Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
Description:The sangha will be doing a Medicine Buddha sadhana practice together. Please join us.
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Lama Chodpa with Tsok Offering
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