Meditate With A Monk at George Washington University
A free 90-minute guided meditation with a Buddhist monk, open to everyone. No experience needed. Part of GW Interfaith Week 2026.
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: info@buddhameditationdc.org
Lineup
Rev. Amitha Khema
Buddhist Chaplain, George Washington University
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 2 PM
Location
Continental Ballroom, University Student Center (GWU)
800 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20052
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Agenda
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Body Scanning and Breathing Meditation
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Loving-Kindness Meditation
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