Discover Inner Peace with Weekly Buddhist Sutta Study Sessions

Join us at the Buddha Meditation Center – Washington, D.C. for a transformative journey into mindfulness and self-discovery through the timeless teachings of the Buddha’s Suttas.

Whether you’re new to Buddhism or looking to deepen your existing practice, this supportive online group offers space for growth, reflection, and connection.

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Program Schedule

When: Every Wednesday

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Where: Online via Zoom

Format: Live Sutta reading, monk-led explanation, and open discussion with a short guided reflection.

Language: English

Online Vipassana meditation retreat via Zoom, guided by Buddhist monks from the Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Washington DC and the Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University. Featuring virtual mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, and Dhamma teachings for remote participants.
Mindfulness through Buddhist Sutta Class by Buddha meditation center of Greater Washington DC

What to Expect

  • Live weekly sessions via Zoom

  • Guided by experienced Theravada Buddhist monks

  • Each week features a new Buddhist Sutta from the Pali Canon

  • Open discussion and Q&A after every session

  • A welcoming, inclusive environment – no prior experience needed

Why Join?

  • Learn the Buddha’s teachings directly from the source

  • Develop practical mindfulness and emotional well-being

  • Explore ancient wisdom and its relevance to modern life

  • Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive community

  • Gain clarity on the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and more

About the Buddhist Suttas

Suttas are the authentic discourses of the Buddha, preserved in the Pali Canon, the sacred text of Theravada Buddhism. With over 10,000 teachings, these texts guide us in ethical living, meditation, and insight into the nature of reality.

Notable Suttas include:

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Vipassana meditation retreat in Maryland guided by Rev. Amitha Khema from the Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Washington DC, Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University—offering mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, and Buddhist teachings
Vipassana meditation retreat in Maryland guided by Rev. Amitha Khema from the Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Washington DC, Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University—offering mindfulness, loving-kindness meditation, and Buddhist teachings

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FAQ

No prior knowledge is needed. The sessions are beginner-friendly and open to all faiths and backgrounds.

No special materials are required. The suttas will be shared during the session, and free resources will be recommended.

 

It is primarily a study and discussion group focused on Sutta teachings, but each session begins with a short guided reflection or meditation.

Absolutely! There is time allocated for open discussion and Q&A in each session.

No, the sessions are completely free of charge and open to everyone.

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Experience the peaceful power of mindfulness rooted in the original words of the Buddha.

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Don’t wait for peace to find you—come create it with us.
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