Wishing everyone a very happy and peaceful New Year now and throughout 2017. Here are a few photos from our New Year’s Eve service and party. Continue reading
Category Archives: Special Events
Buddha’s Enlightenment Day
A special Buddhist holiday is coming up soon, Buddha’s Enlightenment Day! Each year on April 15th Kadampa Buddhists around the world commemorate the day when Buddha Shakyamuni demonstrated the attainment of enlightenment (in the year 589 BCE).
The story of Buddha Shakyamuni’s life leading up to his enlightenment is quite remarkable, as he had to face enormous challenges. Continue reading
Photos from the Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration
Last week, people from all over the Mid-Atlantic region gathered at Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland to receive blessings, learn about the spiritual path, and meditate together. Here are some photos showing some of the highlights of the weekend.Continue reading
What is a Dharma Celebration?
There are a lot of really great events taking place here in Harrisburg over the next few months, but it’s worth making a special mention of an event happening outside of our Center, the Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration at the Kadampa World Peace Temple in Baltimore coming up on March 18th – 20th. This one is not to be missed!Continue reading