I have studied Tibetan buddhism at a great many places and the TMC is where I have settled on my…read morefuture. The resident Khenpo is amazing and relates very well to his students. There is a Buddhism 101 class there that runs about ten weeks and it's taught by a practitioner named Lance who teaches quite well. I recently bought a house near TMC, I am so convinced. The sangha is very welcoming and established. You will enjoy TMC and learn quite a bit in the process.

Beautiful Sangha. So tranquil and lovely. We are so fortunate to have a Tibetan Meditation Center…read moreright here near Frederick Maryland. Whether you are interested in Tibetan Buddisum or would simply like to join in on the Thursday evening meditations, this is the place to go.

This is a very entertaining and interesting food festival!! They have all sorts of flavorful sweet…read moreand savory dishes and desserts! We ordered Thai tea, fresh shrimp rolls, and chicken buns and all sorts of amazing desserts! The Thai dancers attired with their beautiful and colorful Thai dresses performed intricate and amazing dances! It was such a beautiful Fall day for enjoying eating and entertainment with family and friends!! Highly recommend this annual event if you are in the area!! It's a great way to explore new and exciting culture and events!! However, make sure you have cash, Venmo, or Zelle on hand as they do not accept anything else..

This Thai Buddhist Temple has a space next to it where they have vendors that sells authentic Thai…read moreand sometimes Vietnamese food for purchase. Normally events are around their religious holidays. They also post days that the market is open on Facebook! I love going here to support the local community. Some of the ladies will make to order so you can tone the spice level down of needed. Payment: Venmo, Zelle and cash.

Ive been meaning to come here and I finally stopped in for a mediation class of prayer that was…read moregoing on. When I walked in, I immediately was welcomed inside. There were snacks and it was such a welcoming atmosphere. The kadampa meditation center is very relaxing and the moment I entered I felt at peace. It is very beautiful inside and the energy is calming. If you are seeking alternative spiritual guidance and connection with others, come to this meditation center. Here you will feel welcomed and at home. If you're not into Buddhist meditation it's okay to come once just for the experience. Walk through the gardens and come in to peek in during prayer. You will feel welcomed.

The Sunday morning service is called "Peace and Pancakes". An explanation about meditation and…read morepeace is given by a Buddhist nun and a a short talk about Buddhist ideas and how to use them in conjunction with meditation. Then a short guided relaxation meditation along with chanted meditation/prayers for world peace. The class is about an hour long with everything included. After everyone stays to enjoy pancakes or waffles. Each week is a different flavor of topping and they alternate between waffles or pancakes. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming and I've had some really great conversations and made some amazing new friends here. The cost of the class is by donation and $5 for the pancakes. It's a great way to enjoy a peaceful Sunday morning with friends and family in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. The prayers begin at 10:30 and brunch is served around 11:30. I've been several times now and always had an enjoyable experience; I highly recommend it.

I love this place! They have 65 acres of hiking trails, multiple places to meditate outdoors, and a…read morebeautiful prayer room full of cool crystals.

Seems like a cool place to meditate. There was a nice outdoor temple and a parrot sanctuary where…read morethey have 50 rescued parrots.

Wonderful atmosphere, great statues around and everything about the place was so peaceful. Will fs…read morebe coming back!

As someone who has consistently come to this temple for many years, it's really disappointing to…read moresee someone speak of Van Hanh Temple in such a way. My relatives and friends volunteer at this temple each week to help the monks prepare foods, and the services that they hold each Sunday. They have also helped out by conducting health screenings, and wonderful festivals that have made everyone very happy as well. The money that the monks receive all go back to the people that donate in the end. They do not really "beg" for it per say, but it is usually custom to try to give back to make the ambiance of this temple a lot better.

Went to the Sunday Meditation Workshop. The meditation area was beautiful and the members were very…read morekind. I felt comfortable and open enough to ask questions when we had the chance to do so. During the workshop we had 2-3 breaks, and were given instructions on how to breathe for the next meditation session. What I enjoyed the most is that they remind you that they are there to guide you, not force you on how to find the "light" which is the goal of your meditation session. They provide seating pillow, towel and table for your meditation session as well! Highly recommend for a growing experience :)

Background: For those who didn't know, I'm half Thai and half Cambodian. Our New Year (in addition…read moreto other Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Burma, Sri Lanka, etc.) is traditionally celebrated on April 13/14 and lasts for three whole days before the rainy season begins. I've gone to Wat Lao a few times over the years and I'm glad that I have a slice of my culture only 45 minutes away from home! The temple is located approximately 15 minutes past Manassas and there's plentiful parking around it. They have huge festivals for the Southeast Asian New Year and July 4th. Even if you're not Buddhist or Southeast Asian, you can still attend the festivals held at the temple. A small donation is suggested before you enter. In addition to tons of food vendors (pretty much any Southeast Asian food you can think of), they also have music, traditional dancers, and other entertainment throughout the grounds.

40th Annual Lao New Year Celebration reminded me how there is so much to explore in life. It was…read moreone of the best festivals I have attended. I met so many incredibly welcoming Lao people that do not stay shy to talk with you or explain some things. There is so much to see at the Buddhist compound and it is very peaceful, as if all the Buddhist reincarnations have taken a place already in order to create very friendly and calm people. There are markets with various products and clothes. Very popular booth was the one with Thai doughnuts made by friendly elderly Laotian couple. The whole atmosphere felt more festive and less commercialized then I am used to at other festivals. There is a stage with music/dance and there was a lot of food. It is very children friendly. My son loved letting fish in the pond for good luck (blessing) and he skipped other rites - food offering or water spilling. Interesting food item was sticky rice in a bamboo stick. You get it for $2 and they cut it with the machete and you enjoy food after you split the bamboo sides. There were all standard grilled items and pho's and fried vegetables. The food was cheaper than normal - great Pad Thai was $5 instead of usual $7. I felt so good at the festival and the access is the highway all the way, except for the last 4 scenic miles. I used to think of November as my favorite month because all the great local Scandinavian bazaars, but April is now so interesting with all the local South Asian New Year celebrations. Happy Lao New Year! P.S. They have two festivals a year - one in mid-April and another one on July 4th.

A great little Vietnamese Buddhist monastery. It's cozy and peaceful. The garden is nicely…read moredecorated for lunar new year 2025.

Vietnamese Buddhist temple further away from DC. It's very spacious and peaceful if you want to…read morestop by, light some incense, and say some quick prayers. I've had better experiences here than the other temple in Centreville. The monks are friendlier. If you have kids, they have Vietnamese language classes as well- a nice service for the community.

Meditation night is amazing. I want to thank the leaders of this event. Admittedly am not a…read morereligious person, but they welcome all. If you can it is kind to bring some cash for a donation, but it is not required. I've met some of the members of this temple, and it's a diverse group of very polite people. The book shelf has some interesting topics to learn about. Living in the DC burbs can be stressful. Meditation nights have helped me to improve focus and relax. I'm very thankful to the leaders and others who attend these sessions. The gardens are truly special. Also a friend of mine through meditation, has been able to reduce her blood medication from techniques learned here. If you have a stressful profession, or need to find a way to unwind, these friendly folks will do everything they can to welcome you into a new skill. Full recommend!

Ekoji is very welcoming and a come as you are temple. Service Is very relaxed and there is always…read moresomeone to answer your questions. Have a walk around the lovely garden.