What We Offer

In addition to a deep social vision, a diverse community, and more, the Washington DC’s core offerings include:

Meditation

Meditation is a natural state of the human mind—at rest, open, alert. The practice of meditation has been taught for over 2,500 years as a vehicle for realizing the beauty and magic of the ordinary world without aggression or manipulation… Read More »

The Way of Shambhala

The Way of Shambhala program is a complete training in authentic meditation practices and teachings. This series of workshops, courses and weekend retreats (Shambhala Training) is an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism… Read More »

Contemplative Arts

Contemplative Arts comprise a number of secular disciplines and activities, including flower arranging and photography, that integrate art and culture with everyday life. Each of these disciplines represents a genuine contemplative path; together they bring beauty, vividness and wisdom to our lives and culture… Read More »

Bookstore

View our book holdings online and order from our Bookstore. Free shipping on all orders!