Kadampa Meditation Center DC is a 501(c)(3) Buddhist meditation Center located in the Southwest neighborhood of Washington, DC. We offer meditation classes and modern Buddhist teachings for everyone in the District of Columbia and the DC metro area. Drop-in Classes are available on every day of the week, with guided meditations and teachings on applying Buddhist insights to daily life. All of the teachings and meditations are designed to help you to reach your potential. Whether you’re interested in exploring meditation for the first time, or looking to solve your daily life problems, you don’t have to be Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from our many classes and events.
Rhythmic poses anchored by conscious breath control.
Therapeutic techniques to restore balance and inner clarity.
Guided meditation and intentional awareness training.
Elena's classes are the highlight of my week. Her voice is incredibly soothing, and she has a way of really making the most challenging poses feel accessible and purposeful.
I started as a complete beginner. Elena's patience and precise adjustments helped me build a practice from the ground up — the studio vibe is unmatched.
Kadampa Meditation Center DC is a 501(c)(3) Buddhist meditation Center located in the Southwest neighborhood of Washington, DC. We offer meditation classes and modern Buddhist teachings for everyone in the District of Columbia and the DC metro area. Drop-in Classes are available on every day of the week, with guided meditations and teachings on applying Buddhist insights to daily life. All of the teachings and meditations are designed to help you to reach your potential. Whether you’re interested in exploring meditation for the first time, or looking to solve your daily life problems, you don’t have to be Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from our many classes and events.
Monday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pmTuesday
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pmWednesday
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmThursday
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmFriday
Closed all daySaturday
Closed all daySunday
10:00 am - 12:00 pmLocal time
May 7, 2026 4:21 pm