Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration

Kadam Morten Clausen is the Eastern US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition & Resident Teacher at the KMC New York City.  For over 40 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Kadam Morten is greatly admired as a meditation teacher and is especially known for his clarity,…

REGISTRATION TIMES: Friday 3/6: 6:45-7:15pm Saturday 3/7:  8:15-8:45am and 10-10:45am Sunday 3/8: 8:30-8:45am and 10:15-10:45am CELEBRATION SCHEDULE FRIDAY  11:30am-1:30pm Sojong for Ordained, with Gen Kelsang Chogden 6:00-6:45pm Dinner 7:30-8:45pm Introduction with Kadam Michelle Gauthier SATURDAY  9-10am Meditation with John Baker 11am-1pm Empowerment with Kadam Morten 1:30-2:15pm Lunch 3:30-5pm Teaching with Kadam Morten 6-7pm:  Wishfulfilling Jewel…

The Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration is a very special annual event that connects practitioners around the Mid-Atlantic region. This incredible weekend of practical teachings, powerful meditations, and an energizing empowerment is an event not to be missed. If you are new to Buddhism, the Celebration weekend provides a perfect opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and…

The Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration provides a precious opportunity to study, listen to and practice the special presentation of modern Buddhism taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Buddha Avalokiteshvara is the embodiment of the compassion of all enlightened beings. This empowerment is a sublime guided meditation through which…

At this year’s Mid-Atlantic Dharma Celebration, we will receive the Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara from Kadam Morten. Buddha Avalokiteshvara is the embodiment of the compassion of all enlightened beings. This empowerment is a sublime guided meditation through which we develop a relationship with Guru Avalokiteshvara, and connect with a beautiful optimistic vision of possibility…

This year’s MADC will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.  KMC MD is a beautiful modern Kadampa Buddhist Temple on the northern end of Baltimore. The upper floor of the Temple houses a 200 person meditation room and modern Buddhist shrine. The lower level includes a community space, dining area, kitchen, bookstore and registration…

In-Person Registration: Link will be added here when registration opens! $135 Whole Event   $15 Friday Introduction Only  $85 Saturday Only  $50 Sunday Only (you must have received an Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in the past)  MEALS:  Must be booked separately for $10 each (Click Here once link added).  The following meals will be served:  Saturday lunch,…

The proceeds from this event and all the courses presented through the New Kadampa Tradition are dedicated to public benefit through the International Temples Project. The International Temples Project was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche with the aim to introduce the Buddhist faith and practice of the New Kadampa Tradition publicly and to…

KMC Maryland is easily accessible by car, with free parking.  We have a parking lot at 900 E. Northern Pkwy, and plenty of free street parking on Northern Parkway.  Bus route 33 stops very close by at Northern Parkway at Dartmouth Glen Way, and other bus routes stop within 2-3 blocks at York Rd. and…

For more information about MADC and volunteer opportunities, please contact: Email (preferred): peace@meditationmd.org Tel: (410) 243-3837 This event is run by 100% Volunteers.  If you are coming from another center please see your local Administrative Director or Teacher to get involved.