#MeditateAtlanta - Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Events

Public Buddhist Talk with a monk - In Person and Online!
Geshe Phende or other monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will lead public Buddhist teachings every Tuesday at 7pm. A Medicine Buddha Practice will be beforehand, at 6pm. Everyone is invited to join at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Atlanta, or via Livestream. These weekly teachings will go over a Buddhist topic or text, such as on training the mind, stages of meditation, dealing with challenges, etc.

Drepung Loseling Monastery 2024 schedule (visit www.drepung.org for latest updates)
All welcome to these events:
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays

Everyone may join, no pre-requisites for the events listed above. As this is a temple, we recommend modest attire, but you may wear anything that is comfortable. We will take off our shoes to meditate. There is no charge, though donations are welcome.

Drepung Loseling Monastery is the authentic Tibetan Buddhist center in Atlanta frequented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. A center for the cultivation of both heart and intellect, it provides a sanctuary for the nurturance of inner peace and kindness, community understanding, and global healing. Drepung Loseling Monastery has a long history in Tibet and main monastery now in India, and is academically affiliated with Emory University.

Weekly meditation and tai chi is back in person each week

Saturdays at 9am
Buddhanara Temple
붓다나라 Korean Zen Center in Gwinnett County
2197 Gravel Springs Rd, Buford GA 30519

#### Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association Atlanta Chan Meditation Center

# In Person Chan (Zen) Retreats

Chan (Zen) meditation practice and study group discussion (bilingual English/Chinese), Sundays at Dharma Drum Atlanta

Beginners welcome! Please join us in using the method of Chan practice to relax your body, free your mind from vexations, and eventually attain liberation.

All are welcome to join.

10am - 12pm: Sitting meditation, walking meditation, 8-form moving meditation

New Location for 2024:
Member's House at 4977 Dillards Mill Way, Peachtree Corner, GA 30096

Free. We welcome your donations.

Drepung Loseling Monastery, meditation center and Tibetan Buddhist temple in Atlanta, hosts many events each week, now IN PERSON AND Online via DLM's Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Vimeo Live (link below):

Every Sunday at 11am is an introductory session with brief guided meditation. Everyone is welcome. You can also watch live online, link below.

Drepung Loseling Monastery 2024 schedule (visit www.drepung.org for latest updates)
All welcome to these events:
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays

Public Buddhist Talk with a monk - In Person and Online!
Geshe Phende or other monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will lead public Buddhist teachings every Tuesday at 7pm. A Medicine Buddha Practice will be beforehand, at 6pm. Everyone is invited to join at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Atlanta, or via Livestream. These weekly teachings will go over a Buddhist topic or text, such as on training the mind, stages of meditation, dealing with challenges, etc.

Drepung Loseling Monastery 2024 schedule (visit www.drepung.org for latest updates)
All welcome to these events:
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays

Everyone may join, no pre-requisites for the events listed above. As this is a temple, we recommend modest attire, but you may wear anything that is comfortable. We will take off our shoes to meditate. There is no charge, though donations are welcome.

Drepung Loseling Monastery is the authentic Tibetan Buddhist center in Atlanta frequented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. A center for the cultivation of both heart and intellect, it provides a sanctuary for the nurturance of inner peace and kindness, community understanding, and global healing. Drepung Loseling Monastery has a long history in Tibet and main monastery now in India, and is academically affiliated with Emory University.

Weekly meditation and tai chi is back in person each week

Saturdays at 9am
Buddhanara Temple
붓다나라 Korean Zen Center in Gwinnett County
2197 Gravel Springs Rd, Buford GA 30519

#### Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association Atlanta Chan Meditation Center

# In Person Chan (Zen) Retreats

Chan (Zen) meditation practice and study group discussion (bilingual English/Chinese), Sundays at Dharma Drum Atlanta

Beginners welcome! Please join us in using the method of Chan practice to relax your body, free your mind from vexations, and eventually attain liberation.

All are welcome to join.

10am - 12pm: Sitting meditation, walking meditation, 8-form moving meditation

New Location for 2024:
Member's House at 4977 Dillards Mill Way, Peachtree Corner, GA 30096

Free. We welcome your donations.

Medicine Buddha Puja (healing ceremony) will be in person at Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta and on Livestream (online streaming live) the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm.
Following this, the Public Buddhist Teaching will be EVERY Tuesday at 7pm.

Join us physically or virtually at Drepung Loseling Monastery Atlanta, Tibetan Buddhist temple near Brookhaven.

This is a great service to pray for healing and the compassionate potential of all beings.

Drepung Loseling Monastery - Weekly free events open to all:
-- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
-- Buddhist Prayer Service, Wednesdays at 7pm (in person only)
-- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am (in person only)
-- Public Buddhist Talk, Tuesdays at 7pm
-- Foundations Retreat, monthly on Saturdays (registration & fee required)

Online link:
https://livestream.com/accounts/7116288

Also, given coronavirus, there is a daily compassion meditation with Emory Compassion training, free but sign up at https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-daily-practice.html

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Public Buddhist Talk with a monk - In Person and Online!
Geshe Phende or other monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will lead public Buddhist teachings every Tuesday at 7pm. A Medicine Buddha Practice will be beforehand, at 6pm. Everyone is invited to join at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Atlanta, or via Livestream. These weekly teachings will go over a Buddhist topic or text, such as on training the mind, stages of meditation, dealing with challenges, etc.

Drepung Loseling Monastery 2024 schedule (visit www.drepung.org for latest updates)
All welcome to these events:
- Guided Meditation, Sundays at 11am
- Medicine Buddha Practice, Tuesdays at 6pm
- Public Buddhist Teaching (talk by a monk), Tuesdays at 7pm
- Evening Prayers, Wednesdays at 7pm
- Protector Puja, Thursdays at 10am
- The Foundations Series Retreat and The Lamrim Series, monthly on Saturdays

Everyone may join, no pre-requisites for the events listed above. As this is a temple, we recommend modest attire, but you may wear anything that is comfortable. We will take off our shoes to meditate. There is no charge, though donations are welcome.

Drepung Loseling Monastery is the authentic Tibetan Buddhist center in Atlanta frequented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion. A center for the cultivation of both heart and intellect, it provides a sanctuary for the nurturance of inner peace and kindness, community understanding, and global healing. Drepung Loseling Monastery has a long history in Tibet and main monastery now in India, and is academically affiliated with Emory University.

Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at Quang Minh Temple, invites you to practice meditation and learn more about the philosophy behind our mind and happiness. This new English-language meditation center at the oldest Vietnamese Buddhist temple in the state, is conveniently located inside the perimeter between Zoo Atlanta / Downtown ATL, and East Atlanta Village.

Wednesday Night Dharma Talk and Meditation
First Wednesdays of the Month, next date: Dec 4, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Teacher: Geshe Ngawang Phende
Geshe Ngawang Phende, a resident Tibetan monk at the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Brookhaven, will lead our Dharma Talk and meditation. Having recently shared teachings on transforming emotions, Geshe-la will continue to guide us in working with emotions in daily life. This session will conclude with a brief meditation led by Geshe-la to dedicate the practice for the benefit of all beings.

Sunday Afternoon Basic Guided Meditation
Second Sundays of the Month , next date: Dec 8, 2 PM - 3 PM
Facilitator: Chris Yoder
Chris has been directly involved with Georgia Buddhist Summer Camp since it began more than twelve years ago. A dedicated practitioner of many traditions, Chris will lead a meditation focusing on breath awareness, mindfulness, and compassion. This practice will include both seated and walking meditation to enrich the experience.

*Visitors are also warmly invited to join our Vietnamese-language service at 11:30 AM Participants can engage in Vietnamese chanting, listen to sutra readings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch with the community afterward.

These two sessions are open to everyone, whether you’re new to Buddhism or an experienced practitioner. There is no charge; donations are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you twice a month!

Grant Park Meditation, Atlanta's Intown Mindfulness Group at
Chua Quang Minh Temple
1168 Benteen Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312