About this Event
No experience needed. No cushion, no belief, no commitment — just a seat and ninety minutes.
Rev. Amitha Khema, Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University and a monk at the Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Washington DC, leads a free guided meditation in the Continental Ballroom as part of GW Interfaith Week 2026: Belonging Across Beliefs.
Most people who come have never meditated before. That is exactly who this is for.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A short introduction — what meditation is, and what it isn't
Guided breathing meditation you can follow from a chair
Loving-kindness practice
Time for questions
WHAT TO BRING
Nothing. Chairs are provided. Come as you are.
WHO IT'S FOR
Everyone. GW students, staff and faculty, and visitors from across the DC area are all welcome. No religious background is assumed or expected.
ABOUT THE MONK
Rev. Amitha Khema is a Theravada Buddhist monk, an IMTA-certified mindfulness teacher, Buddhist Chaplain at George Washington University and a member of the GW Council of Chaplains. He leads the Meditate with a Monk programme across the DC, Maryland and Virginia area.
Presented with the GW Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life.
Questions: [email protected]
FINDING THE ROOM
This is the University Student Center at 800 21st Street NW. Come in through the main entrance and take the elevator or stairs to the third floor — the Continental Ballroom is on that level, and there will be signs and volunteers to point you the rest of the way.
Agenda
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Body Scanning and Breathing Meditation
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Loving-Kindness Meditation
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Insight Meditation and Q&A
Event venue & nearby stays
Continental Ballroom, University Student Center (GWU), 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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