Kadampa Meditation Center DC

Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise September 17- October 8 (No class Oct 15)

Get out of your head and into your heart. Overthinking is a habit that keeps us stuck—fueling restless mental activity, anxiety, doubt, and over-analysis that can leave us feeling emotionally drained and disconnected from others. Instead of helping us solve our problems, excessive thinking often magnifies fear, uncertainty, and self-criticism, making it difficult to relax, make decisions, or enjoy our life.
Buddhist meditation offers a different approach. Rather than trying to control every thought, we can learn how to step back from unhelpful mental patterns and develop a calmer, more spacious mind.&nbsp;

Class Schedule
Thursday, September 17: Why Can’t I Stop Thinking? Understand the nature of overthinking and why the mind becomes trapped in repetitive mental loops.


Thursday, September 24: Quieting the Inner NoiseLearn meditations and practical methods to calm anxiety, worry, and mental busyness.


Thursday, October 1: Letting Go of Fear and Control Discover how attachment, uncertainty, and fear fuel overthinking—and how to release them.


Thursday, October 8: Living with a Peaceful Heart &nbsp;Develop confidence, clarity, and inner balance so you can respond to life with greater ease and wisdom.




Class Format
<ul><li>Guided breathing meditation followed by a short chanted prayer 'Liberating Prayer.'</li><li>Teaching on the particular class topic</li><li>Question &amp; Answer</li><li>Concluding meditation</li><li>Dedication &amp; Advice on how to incorporate the meditation into daily life</li></ul>

Local Event: Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise

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Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond...

Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise September 17- October 8 (No class Oct 15)

Get out of your head and...

Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise

Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise
Get out of your head and into your heart. Overthinking is a habit that keeps us stuck—fueling restless mental activity, anxiety, doubt, and over-analysis that can leave us feeling emotionally drained and disconnected from others. Instead of helping us solve our problems, excessive thinking often magnifies fear, uncertainty, and self-criticism, making it difficult to relax, make decisions, or enjoy our life.
Buddhist meditation offers a different approach. Rather than trying to control every thought, we can learn how to step back from unhelpful mental patterns and develop a calmer, more spacious mind.&nbsp;
Class Schedule
Thursday, September 24: Quieting the Inner Noise Learn meditations and practical methods to calm anxiety, worry, and mental busyness.
Thursday, October 1: Letting Go of Fear and Control Discover how attachment, uncertainty, and fear fuel overthinking—and how to release them.
Thursday, October 8: Living with a Peaceful Heart &nbsp;Develop confidence, clarity, and inner balance so you can respond to life with greater ease and wisdom.
Class Format
<ul><li>Guided breathing meditation followed by a short chanted prayer 'Liberating Prayer.'</li><li>Teaching on the particular class topic</li><li>Question &amp; Answer</li><li>Concluding meditation</li><li>Dedication &amp; Advice on how to incorporate the meditation into daily life</li></ul>

Overcoming Overthinking: Finding Peace Beyond the Noise
Get out of your head and into your heart. Overthinking is a habit that...

with Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle Gauthier

Annoyance, irritation, and anger rob us of our peace of mind and happiness. When we feel impatient or reactive, we often act impulsively—damaging relationships and making choices we later regret. Left unchecked, these habits can become deeply ingrained, leaving us feeling stuck and out of control.
In today’s challenging world, we especially need the stabilizing and transformative power of patience. 

By learning to respond rather than react, we can gradually free ourselves from these painful and destructive emotions. Patience doesn’t mean suppressing our feelings—it means developing the inner strength to remain calm, clear, and open-hearted, even in difficult situations. From this space, we are able to find wiser, more effective solutions to our problems.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, Kadam Michelle will offer practical tools and guided meditations to help you recognize, reduce, and ultimately transform anger into a source of strength and understanding. With consistent practice, anyone can develop patient acceptance, bringing greater peace, resilience, and harmony into daily life.

Schedule 
<ul><li>Session1: 10am-11:15am</li><li>Session 2: 11:45am-1pm</li><li>Complimentary Lunch afterwards </li></ul>

Local Event: Beginner Workshop: Calm Within: Finding Peace Amid Frustration

Beginner Workshop: Calm Within: Finding Peace...

with Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle Gauthier

Annoyance, irritation, and anger rob us of our peace of mind and happiness. When...

Beginner Workshop: Calm Within: Finding Peace Amid Frustration

In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace.&nbsp;
After the class, join us for a pancake breakfast, coffee, tea and other delicious treats! Feel free to browse our bookstore for unique items. Everyone is welcome.
This event is free, you are welcome to make a donation.

Local Event: FREE: Prayers for World Peace & Pancake Breakfast

FREE: Prayers for World Peace & Pancake Breakfast

In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The...

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Longfellow Apartments

Join us for an Open House from 10 AM to 4 PM and take the opportunity to tour the property, explore the available homes, and see everything Longfellow has to offer.
For a limited time, approved applicants who move in will receive a $250 gift card, and the application fee will be waived once the application is approved and the applicant has moved in.
Whether you’re actively searching for your next home or simply want to take a look, we’d love to show you around.&nbsp;
Schedule a Tour:&nbsp;<a href="https://s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf</a>
Open House: Saturday, September 19 Time: 10 AM–4 P 📍5521 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Discover your next home at Longfellow Apartments, where classic DC charm meets comfortable, modern living in the sought-after 16th Street Heights neighborhood. Enjoy beautifully renovated apartments, spacious layouts, and a convenient location close to shopping, dining, parks, and public transportation. With inviting spaces and a prime neighborhood location, Longfellow Apartments offers the comfort and convenience you’ve been looking for.
Learn More:&nbsp;<a href="https://s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">s.rentcafe.com/GLcHf</a>

Longfellow Apartments, a UIP-managed community, follows the provisions set forth by the Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunity laws as well as the D.C. Human Rights Act and amendments stating that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice to deny, directly or indirectly, any individuals the full and equal enjoyment of housing, including the rental of a dwelling, services, facilities, and privileges, based on the source of income of the individual. All qualifying criteria used by UIP was developed with EHO and DCHRA in mind and is applied equally to all applicants.

Local Event: Open House on Saturday, September 19 + Gift Card

Open House on Saturday, September 19 + Gift Card

Join us for an Open House from 10 AM to 4 PM and take the opportunity to tour the property, explore the available homes, and...

Looking for a new apartment in the U Street Corridor? Join us for an Open House on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1430 W Apartments. Tour available studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, explore luxury amenities, and discover why this walkable DC neighborhood is one of the city's most desirable places to live. 
📍 1430 W Apartments, 1430 W Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 
🌐 Schedule a tour:&nbsp;<a href="https://s.rentcafe.com/EQcfh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">s.rentcafe.com/EQcfh</a> 
📞 (202) 952-64361430 W offers distinctive studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes featuring modern finishes, chef-inspired kitchens, stainless steel appliances, Nest thermostats, in-home laundry, and thoughtfully designed floor plans.1430 W, a UIP-managed community, follows the provisions set forth by the Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunity laws as well as the D.C. Human Rights Act and amendments stating that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice to deny, directly or indirectly, any individuals the full and equal enjoyment of housing, including the rental of a dwelling, services, facilities, and privileges, based on the source of income of the individual. All qualifying criteria used by UIP was developed with EHO and DCHRA in mind and is applied equally to all applicants.

Local Event: Open House at 1430 W Apartments | Tour Luxury Living in the U Street Corridor

Open House at 1430 W Apartments | Tour Luxury...

Looking for a new apartment in the U Street Corridor? Join us for an Open House on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to...

Open House at 1430 W Apartments | Tour Luxury Living in the U Street Corridor

ArtSeen Gallery – Tri-Graphics Picture Framing

ArtSeen Gallery invites you to No Apologies, a stunning exhibition featuring paintings by Cynthia Angeles, currently showing until Sept 19.&nbsp; Experience these vibrant and atmospheric works at the ArtSeen Gallery.&nbsp; Closing reception is on Saturday, Sept 19, from 2-5 pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: No Apologies: Paintings by Cynthia Angeles

No Apologies: Paintings by Cynthia Angeles

ArtSeen Gallery invites you to  No Apologies, a stunning exhibition featuring paintings by Cynthia Angeles, currently showing...

Constitution Gardens

FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
Join Bhante Pannakara, lead monk of the Walk for Peace and the GWU Buddhist Chaplain, Bhante Khema,&nbsp;for a quiet morning of guided meditation and reflection in the heart of Washington, D.C. 
Whether you have never meditated before or you sit every day, you are welcome to join. 
All of our meditation programs are designed for everyone to participate, regardless of belief system, faith, or knowledge.&nbsp;
Register and enjoy a meditation program that is "Open to All!" 
This event is FREE, but you must register --&gt;<a href="https://buddhameditationdc.org/meditate-with-a-monk-dc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUON5twZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5kTntoe9TroFIV2mjMT9FByKN0817UwxYyjlJfdoLGE7PI8kGPHsRrK-oWcw_aem_cS_BNY71k_8yyAe7f4yGcA#eventbright" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click Here</a>
WHAT TO EXPECT:
<ul><li>Three to four short, beginner-friendly, guided meditations</li><li>Quiet reflection and mindfulness&nbsp;</li><li>A simple explanation of the "Why and How" behind each practice.</li></ul>Only 175 meditation cushions are&nbsp;available on a first-come-first serve basis. Arrive early!!
WHAT TO BRING:
<ul><li>Comfortable clothing</li><li>A (meditation) cushion, yoga mat, or small folding chair, to ensure you have a comfortable experience.&nbsp;</li></ul>
NEAREST METRO STATIONS:
<ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/foggy-bottom.cfm" rel="nofollow noopener">Foggy Bottom-GWU</a> (~0.6 miles / 12–15 min walk): Closest overall option. Serves the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/farragut-west.cfm?y=27" rel="nofollow noopener">Farragut West</a> (~0.7 miles / 15 min walk): Serves the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/smithsonian.cfm" rel="nofollow noopener">Smithsonian</a> (~0.9 miles / 18–20 min walk): Good option if coming from the east/National Mall side (Blue, Orange, Silver lines).</li></ul>
Presented by Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Washington, in collaboration with, The George Washington University Center for Interfaith &amp; Spiritual Life, including lead monk of the Walk for Peace.

Local Event: Meditate with a Monk At The National Mall

Meditate with a Monk At The National Mall

FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!
Join Bhante Pannakara, lead monk of the Walk for Peace and the GWU Buddhist Chaplain, Bhante...

St. Ann Catholic Church

Leading Glass expert and interpreter, pianist Jenny Lin, kicks off the St. Ann Free Classical Concert Series to perform an all-Glass concert in celebration of the composer's 90th birthday. The program will include works from "The Hours" soundtrack, selections from his "Études," "Glassworks," and more.
The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family. Arrive early for the best seats!

Local Event: Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90" with Pianist Jenny Lin

Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90"...

Leading Glass expert and interpreter, pianist Jenny Lin, kicks off the St. Ann Free Classical Concert Series  to perform an...

Free Concert: "Celebrating Philip Glass at 90" with Pianist Jenny Lin

The free JSSA<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a><a href="https://jssa.org/virtualexpos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montgomery County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers.
Expo program:
<ul><li>Workshops (10 - 11:45 a.m.)&nbsp; Start your day with two engaging workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career journey.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Employer Presentations (12 - 3 p.m.*)&nbsp;Employers share information about their current full and part time job openings. Jobseekers can ask employers questions via Zoom chat, making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join us for the expo on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Register today at <a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>.
Employers: If your organization has at least three job openings, this is your opportunity to meet talented and experienced professionals. Learn more and register today at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jssa.org/services/career-services/virtual-50-employment-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jssa.org/virtualexpos/</a>. Registration is free and required.
*The expo end time will be extended to accommodate additional employers. You may join, exit, and rejoin the virtual expo as your schedule permits.
The free JSSA Montgomery County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
As of July 1, 2026, JCA and JSSA merged. Find the same service programs you relied on throughout the years, just under the JSSA name.
JSSA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today!

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Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+...

The free JSSA Montgomery County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today!

Pinstripes

Your Saturday brunch plans just got better.
Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes Georgetown for three hours of unlimited brunch, mimosas, wine glass painting, and good company.
Your ticket includes:
• Unlimited brunch at Pinstripes Georgetown • A festive mimosa bar • Two wine glasses to paint and take home • All paints, tools, and creative materials • Design inspiration and guided instruction • A full three-hour brunch and crafting experience
Paint a coordinating pair, create two completely different designs, or follow your own inspiration. No artistic experience is necessary—we’ll provide everything you need.
Bring your friends, celebrate a special occasion, or come solo and meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Early-bird tickets are available for a limited time. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Come hungry. Raise a glass. Paint two of your own. Leave with something worth remembering.

Local Event:  A Better Brunch: Wine Glass Painting at Pinstripes Georgetown

 A Better Brunch: Wine Glass Painting at...

Your Saturday brunch plans just got better.
Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes Georgetown for three hours of unlimited brunch,...

 A Better Brunch: Wine Glass Painting at Pinstripes Georgetown

Edmund Burke School

Explore our campus and classrooms, connect with Burke faculty, students, and parents, and get any admissions questions answered.10 AM&nbsp;- Middle School |&nbsp;1:30 PM&nbsp;- High&nbsp;School

Local Event: Admissions Open House

Admissions Open House

Explore our campus and classrooms, connect with Burke faculty, students, and parents, and get any admissions questions...

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