Other Locations
Ongoing Classes
You will find information in this section about the following, regular, weekly and monthly ongoing classes.
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Bethesda, MD
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Takoma Park, MD
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Washington, DC
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Arlington, VA
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Fairfax,VA
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Baltimore, MD
Both newcomers to meditation and long time practitioners are welcome to attend these classes.
No registration is necessary. 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. All sittings and teachings are offered on a dana basis.
BETHESDA, MD ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Tara Brach
Wednesday evening from 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Orientation: 7:00 pm for those new to class or Vipassana or Mindfullness meditation is held in the Fellowship Room. Orientation material is provided on our Welcome Flyer.
Class includes Vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting, and dharma talk. This is a large gathering of approximately 200.
Location: River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road (enter from Whittier Boulevard)
Dana of $10 - $15 is suggested.
Contact: IMCW Administrator for questions about this class.
Please comply with posted parking guidelines, and only park in designated areas. No parallel parking along the driveways. The lots usually fill up, but parking is available on the surrounding streets.
For more information about this class please see Wednesday Night Class.
(1) Driving Directions.
(2) Public transportation: Take Metro Red Line to Friendship Heights. Take bus T2 to River Road, which takes about 10 minutes to reach Whittier Blvd. Ridesharing info contact: Julia Berger at Artswithjulia@aol.com
DEEPENING PRACTICE CLASS ~ MONTHLY ~ Led by Tara Brach
Spring 2008 dates: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 10, April 14, May 12
Monday evenings from 7:30-9:15 pm
Location: Carderock Springs Swim Club, 8200 Hamilton Spring Ct, Bethesda, Maryland 20817
This class is open to all those who would like to explore deepening their practice through a format that includes a silent 45 minute meditation, and time for questions and answers. Dana of $15 donation is suggested.
Contact: Rimas Blekaitis, rimasjb@yahoo.com or 443.539.9072 (work) or Judith Donovan at jdon3482@aol.com or 703 560 4177.
Driving Directions (click here): Exit I-495 at River Road and go west towards Potomac. Left at Seven Locks Road and then your first residential right onto Lilly Stone Drive. Right at a four way stop onto Hamilton Spring Road and drive to the end. Right on Hamilton Springs Court, which will take you into the Community Center parking lot. Class is held upstairs.
Bethesda, MD
BETHESDA, MD ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Jonathan Foust
Tuesday evenings, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Movement, Meditation and Dharma Talk
Mindful movement, guided relaxation, Vipassana meditation and dharma talk
Location: Carderock Swim Club, Bethesda, MD
Note: Movement (Kripalu Yoga and chi gung) appropriate for all levels.
Contact: jonathanfoust@mac.com or 301-221-6400
Please consult www.jonathanfoust.com for more information about this class.
Click here for more information about this class.
Directions: Exit I-495 at River Road and go west towards Potomac. Left at Seven Locks Road and then your first residential right onto Lilly Stone Drive. Right at a four way stop onto Hamilton Spring Road and drive to the end. Right on Hamilton Springs Court, which will take you into the Community Center parking lot. Class is held upstairs.
Click here for an introduction to our sangha
Takoma Park
TAKOMA PARK, MD ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Luisa Montero-Diaz and Catherine Brousseau
Sunday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The class includes opening chants, Vipassana meditation instruction and dharma talk with an opportunity for questions. Potluck (snacks) gathering after class on the first Sunday of the month.
In keeping with the tradition of "dana," (generosity), there is no charge for the class. What you offer in the dana basket pays the rent and supports the teachers.
Location: Willow Street Yoga Center, 6930 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, Maryland
Contact: Rose Monsell at 301.270.2780 or monsellr@juno.com
Intrepreting schedule: May 18th.
(1) Driving directions
(2) Public transportation: Take the Metro Red Line, Metro or Montgomery County Ride-On buses to Takoma Metro station. Exit station, turn left and walk up Carroll Avenue, past the 7-11 store. The WSYC is located in a multi-story building called the Takoma Business Center, right across from CVS Pharmacy, 2.5 blocks from the Metro station. As you approach the building, the entrance to WSYC is the on the ground level, around to the right, first door around the corner.
Click here for an introduction to our sangha
Washington, DC, Sunday morning
WASHINGTON, DC ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Hugh Byrne
Sunday mornings, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Class includes 2 half hour sittings, short period of walking meditation and discussion.
Location: 4321 Wisconsin Avenue, two blocks south of Tenleytown metro station (Red line).
Contact: Hugh Byrne at hughgbyrne@yahoo.com
Click here for an introduction to our sangha
Washington, DC, Sunday evening
WASHINGTON, DC ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Hugh Byrne, Klia Bassing and Vicki Goodman
Sunday evenings 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Note: June 8th Klia Bassing will be teaching a class on mindful eating. Click here to read Klia's article on Mindful eating.
Sponsored by IMCW and All Souls Unitarian Church
Location: 1500 Harvard St., NW, Wash., DC
Note: All are welcome to join the 5:00pm - 6:00pm Qigong moving meditation
Contact: Hugh Byrne at hughgbyrne@yahoo.com
Click here for teaching schedule and topics
Mindfulness in Daily Life Class ~ Led by Vicki Goodman and Ken Yamaguchi-Clark
4th Sunday of the month, 7:30-8:30
This class will explore bringing mindfulness into daily life from the perspectives of deepening our sense of community as well as cultivating the continuity and deepening of our practice aspirations.
Location: All Souls Unitarian Church (following the regular Sunday night class).
Cost: No fee, donations gratefully accepted.
Note: All welcome, no registration necessary.
Contact: Vicki Goodman, VJGoodman@gmail.com
Click here for an introduction to our sangha
Washington, DC, Monday evening
WASHINGTON, DC ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Hugh Byrne
Monday evenings, 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm.
Sponsored by Flow Yoga Center and IMCW
Location: 1450 P Street, NW, Washington, DC.
Contact: Flow Yoga Center, 202.462.3569 or flowyogacenter@yahoo.com
Click here for flier
Washington, DC, Monday evening
CAPITOL HILL, WASHINGTON, DC ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Jonathan Foust and John McIlwain
Monday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00PM
Vipassana meditation instruction, group sitting, and dharma talk.
Sponsored by IMCW and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3rd and A Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Note: This class is offered on a drop-in basis. No registration required.
Contact: Jonathan Foust at jonathanfoust@mac.com or 301-221-6400
Please consult www.jonathanfoust.com for more information about this class.
Click here for class topics and teachers for spring 2008
Northern Virginia
ARLINGTON, N. VA. ~ WEEKLY ~ Mindfulness Meditation ~ Led by Stig Regli and Jonathan Foust
Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 8:45 pm,
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22204, in the Chapel Room
Contact: Stig Regli at stigregli@comcast.net or 703-534-9767
Please consult www.jonathanfoust.com for more information about this class.
For further information contact: Stig Regli at stigregli@comcast,net or 703-534-9767
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
4444 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22204
in the Chapel Room
Click here for driving directions
Click here for teachers and class topics for Spring 2008
Fairfax, VA
FAIRFAX, VA ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Jon Waterman
Sunday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Class includes mindfulness meditations (sitting, standing, walking & reclining), dharma talk, and time for open discussion.
Location: Sun and Moon Yoga Studio; 9998 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
Contact: Jon Waterman at 703.204.0135 or BodhiJon@aol.com
Driving Directions: From Rt. 29/211 take 236 East (Main Street). Pass downtown Fairfax City. Sun & Moon is located on the left in Main Street Plaza. From I-495 take Rt. 236 West (Little River Turnpike). Little River Turnpike turns into Main Street. Sun & Moon is located on the right in Main Street Plaza. From Rt. 123 take Rt. 236 East (Main Street). Sun & Moon is located on the left in Main Street Plaza. From I-66 exit 123 towards Fairfax then east on Rt. 236 East (Main Street). Sun & Moon is located on the left in Main Street Plaza. Sun and Moon Studios
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Lovettsville, VA
LOVETTSVILLE, VA ~ WEEKLY
NOTE: This is a Kalyana Mitta (KM) group.
Wednesday mornings, except holidays, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Class includes sitting meditation with instruction, focus talk, and opportunity for questions and sharing. Open to all; some introduction is helpful.
Location: Community Room of St. James United Church of Christ, Lovettsville, VA.
Dana to support the teachings is gratefully accepted.
Contact: Irene Honn at 540.822.5325 or maxandirene@aol.com
Directions: St. James Church is located on Broad Way 1 block southeast of Rt. 287 in Lovettsville (near the Library). Turn at the 7-Eleven.
Baltimore, MD, Sunday evening
BALTIMORE ~ WEEKLY ~ Led by Trish Magyari
Sunday evening, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Class includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, a short teaching, and discussion with an emphasis on applying mindfulness and compassion to our daily lives.
Location: Breathe Books (2nd floor meditation room, Second Wind), 810 W. 36th St, “The Avenue” in Hampden, Baltimore, MD 21211.
Cost: No fee, donations gratefully accepted.
Note: All welcome, no registration necessary. Chairs and meditation cushions provided.
Contact: Trish Magyari, trish@mindful-healing.org, 443-939-0232.
Directions: From 83 Southbound, Take 28th Street exit, left at bottom of ramp onto Sisson (turns into Keswick Rd), left onto 36th, Breathe Books is one block on right. From 83 Northbound, Take Falls Road exit, turn right on 36th St, Breathe Books is on the left before Chestnut St. Street parking.
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