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Ongoing Meditation Classes

Insight meditation cultivates our natural wisdom and compassion. Meditation practice develops concentration, which allows us to calm and steady the mind. Newcomers to meditation and long time practitioners are welcome to attend our classes in metro D.C. No registration is necessary for most classes. Chairs are always provided or you may bring your sitting gear.

In the Buddhist tradition, there is no charge for the teachings, as they are considered priceless. Most sittings and teachings are offered on a dana basis, but for some classes a suggested amount or a fee is listed to assist IMCW in meeting its financial obligations.

Classes:

BETHESDA, MD ~ Tara Brach 
Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.
River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road (enter from Whittier Boulevard)
Dana of $10-$15 is suggested.
This class includes Vipassana meditation instruction and guided meditation followed by a dharma talk. This is a large gathering of approximately 250.

Newcomer Orientation: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month at
7pm before class.
Introduction to Meditation class: 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - upcoming dates are: Aug. 18; Sept. 1; Oct. none; Nov. 4; Dec. none.
NO CLASS on December 1, 2010

September 29th"  talk on  "Loving our Earth" followed by optional small group discussion    

Special Series - October 13, 20 27, and November 3, 2010:
Introduction to Meditation (a four week series of talks given at the regular Wednesday night class):
Tara will explore the art and science of Buddhist mindfulness and heart meditations. The series is designed to benefit new students as well as experienced practitioners who want to refresh their understanding of the core teachings and principles in meditative practice.

GUEST TEACHERS AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS:  
Feb 2, 2011: Sharon Salzberg
May 4, 2011: Olivia Hoblitzelle

BETHESDA, MD ~ Tara Brach
Satsang, Monthly
(This class does not meet in the summer)
7:30-9:15 p.m.
Fall 2010: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13
Spring 2011: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9
Carderock Swim Club, Bethesda, MD
Deepening practice class incudes a silent 45-minute meditation, and time for dharma inquiry
(questions about the path and practice). 
Contact: Rimas Blekaitis rimasjb@yahoo.com or Judith Donovan
at jdon3482@aol.com or 703-560-4177 

BETHESDA, MD ~ Carole Rogentine, Deborah Ratner Helzer & Adam Asare
Fall session Oct. 4 to Dec. 6.
7:30-9 p.m.
Sitting and walking meditation, gentle yoga, short talks and Q & A.
Session $80; Individual classes $9
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD
Contact: Carole Rogentine, crogentine@gmail.com, 301-530-6386
http://www.yogideb.com/cedarlane/ 

ADAMS MORGAN, DC ~ La Sarmiento
LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) Meditation Class
Saturdays, monthly, 4-6:30 p.m.
Contact: La, 202.997.1399, la_sarmiento@yahoo.com

ADAMS MORGAN, DC ~ La Sarmiento, Renee Ater
POC (people of color) Meditation Class
Saturdays, monthly, 4-6:30 p.m.
Contact: La, 202.997.1399, la_sarmiento@yahoo.com

ARLINGTON, VA ~ Stig Regli and Jonathan Foust 
Mondays, 7:30–8:45 p.m.
(Classes will resume Monday, Sep. 6.  2010-2011 Schedule)
Vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting, and dharma talk.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, 15-20 minutes from the Ballston Metro, or accessible by bus or car.
Contact: Stig Regli, stigregli@comcast.net, 703-534-9767
More information at: http://www.jonathanfoust.com

BALTIMORE, MD ~ Trish Magyari
Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.
Baltimore Yoga Village, Mt. Washington studio (Note new location!)
Lake Falls Village Center (on the rear parking lot)
6080 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 (directions)
Handicapped accessible location.
Contact:  Trish Magyari, trish@trishmagyari.com, 443-939-0232.

CAPITOL HILL, DC ~ Jonathan Foust and John McIlwain
Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m.
Vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting, and dharma talk.  
Teachers and topics can be found here.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3rd and A Street, SE (behind the Library of Congress)
Contact: Jonathan Foust, jonathanfoust@mac.com, 301-221-6400

CLEVELAND PARK, DC ~ Hugh Byrne
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: The Eightfold Path in Everyday Life
Sep. 13-Oct. 18
Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m.St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 3001 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC  20016 (corner
of Mass. Ave. & Wisconsin Ave.)
Hugh will offer a series of classes on the Buddha's teachings over the course of 6-8 weeks on
Monday nights at St. Alban's over the next year. 
Contact: Steve Zappalla, szappi1@hotmail.com

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, DC ~ Hugh Byrne, Vicki Goodman, Ken Yamaguchi-Clark
Sundays, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St., NW, (Columbia Heights Metro or car.)
This small class includes a 30-minute meditation (with instructions), 45 minute dharma talk, followed by discussion.
Teachers and Topics.
Contact: Hugh Byrne, hughbyrne@yahoo.com

DUPONT CIRCLE, DC ~ Vicki Goodman
Thursdays, 5:15-5:45 p.m.
Weekly guided 30-minute meditation.
Begins Sep. 9.
Studio DC, Dupont Circle, 1710 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Contact: Staff at Studio DC, info@thestudiodc.com

FAIRFAX, VA ~ Jon Waterman
Sundays, 7-8 p.m.
Class includes mindfulness meditations (sitting, standing, walking & reclining), dharma talk, and time for open discussion.
Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, 9998 Main Street (in Main Street Plaza).
Contact: Jon Waterman, bodhijon@aol.com, 703.204.0135

FALLS CHURCH, VA ~ Mary VanDevanter (teacher-in-training)
Thursdays, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Class includes Vipassana meditation instruction, guided meditation, a short teaching, and discussion. Beginners are welcome.
Contact:  Mary VanDevanter, towerct@hotmail.com, 703.639.0857

 LOGAN CIRCLE, DC ~ Hugh Byrne
Tuesdays, 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Flow Yoga Center, 1450 P Street, NW, next to Whole Foods.
Contact: Flow Yoga Center, flowyogacenter@yahoo.com, 202.462.3569

OAKTON, VA ~ Rob Creekmore
Insight Meditation: A Four-Week Introductory Course
Four Tuesdays, October 12-November 2
7-8:30 p.m.
Registration begins September 11
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA
Contact: ap@uucf.org

SILVER SPRING, MD ~ Vicki Goodman
Mondays, 8-8:30 a.m.
Guided meditation.
Rock Creek Sports Club, 8325 Grubb Road, Silver Spring, MD
Contact: Staff, Rock Creek Sports Club,  (301) 587-4447

TAKOMA PARK, MD ~ Luisa Montero-Diaz, Catherine Brousseau, Trudy mitchell-gilkey, Deborah Ratner Helzer
Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Topic and Teacher Schedule
Yoga blankets and bolsters available.
ASL interpreting offered from time to time.
Willow Street Yoga Center, 6930 Carroll Avenue. Accessible by car or Ride-on buses.
Contact: Luisa, luisam@starpower.net, 301-891-2780

TENLEYTOWN, DC ~ Hugh Byrne
Sundays, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Class includes two half hour sittings, short period of walking meditation and discussion.
Suggested donation: $10
4321 Wisconsin Avenue, two blocks south of Tenleytown metro station (Red line).
Contact: Hugh Byrne, hughbyrne@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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