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10/28/2026

Today begins Dassanāya Buddhist Community's 2026 Fall Fundraising Campaign.

The Dharma teaches us that everything ultimately depends on everything else. It can be hard to grasp this idea in the abstract, but the spiritual reality becomes clear in our acts of support for one another. Community grows and thrives in the arms of its members' care and generosity.

The practitioners of the future are looking to you for their support.

Visit dassanaya.org/fall-26-fundraiser to make a donation and make a difference.

10/08/2026

Buddhism is a tradition founded in peace, a peace that cannot be taken from you. Give yourself that peace.

08/15/2026

Come sit with the DBC community! Join us for guided meditation and Dharma talks, available both in person and virtually. The Zoom link is on dassanaya.org.

AUG 16 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Dhammadīpā
10:45 AM Tea & Cookies

AUG 19 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

AUG 19 Mindfulness of Body
8:00 - 8:45 am ET
in-person and virtual
Guided meditation, connect and share
Led by Bruni Dávila

AUG 20 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

AUG 20 Loving kindness & Compassion
9:30 - 10:15 am ET
virtual only
Guided Meditation
Taught by Rakhi

AUG 20 Sutta Contemplation
7:00 - 8:00pm ET
Virtual Only
Commentary and interactive discussion
Taught by Dhammadīpā

AUG 21 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

AUG 23 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Bruni Dávila
10:45 AM Tea & Cookies

AUG 30 Sangha Brunch
10:45 - 11:45am ET
Hosted by Saccadhara
Enjoy cake at the brunch to celebrate our 5 years of Dhamma!

08/01/2026

Visiting the Buddha's homeland is a deeply moving experience, one filled with unique sights, tastes, and sounds. Our friends RetreaTours are again leading a tour of the four most sacred sites of Buddhism - Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar - and in 2027 the price is substantially lower than before. However, rest assured that the food will be safe and delicious, the hotel rooms clean and comfy, and the knowledge of the guides outstanding! Ayya Dhammadipa will be offering guided meditation and teachings from the suttas during this tour. Plus it's carbon offset.

They are finalizing plans for the trip very soon. So if you are interested in joining Ayya Dhammadipa and other Dhamma friends for a heartfelt visit to India and Nepal, now is the time to connect with BJ and Lauren!

https://www.retreatours.com/buddha2027/

07/28/2026

The bee attends to the flower with effort but without stress.

07/12/2026

Missed this morning's talk by Dhammadīpā? No problem. You can find it on our YouTube channel complete with a guided meditation and Q&A.

youtube.com/Dassanāya Buddhist Community

07/07/2026

Long ago and far away but still close to our hearts... Dhammadipa, then known as Konin, with two other nuns at Hosshinji, a monastery in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. They are shown preparing for alms collection rounds called "takuhatsu." ~ 2007

Learn more about this practice and its benefits in Dhammadipa's free online book "Gifts Greater than the Oceans." Available at dassanaya.org under Teachings.

07/04/2026

Come sit with the DBC community! Join us for guided meditation and Dharma talks, available both in person and virtually. The Zoom link is on dassanaya.org.

JULY 5 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Dhammadīpā

JULY 8 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

JULY 8 Mindfulness of Body
8:00 - 8:45 am ET
in-person and virtual
Guided meditation, connect and share

JULY 9 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

JULY 9 Loving kindness & Compassion
9:30 - 10:15 am ET
virtual only
Guided Meditation
Taught by Rakhi

JULY 9 Sutta Contemplation
7:00 - 8:00pm ET
Virtual Only
Commentary and interactive discussion
Taught by Dhammadīpā

JULY 10 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

JULY 12 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Dhammadīpā

JULY 12 Sangha Brunch
10:45 - 11:45am ET
Hosted by Kōdō

07/03/2026

Nino is having a fun start to the weekend!

06/25/2026

Come sit with the DBC community! Join us for guided meditation and Dharma talks, available both in person and virtually. The Zoom link is on dassanaya.org.

Sunday JUNE 28 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Dhammadīpā
10:45 Tea & Cookies

Wednesday JULY 1 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

Wednesday JULY 1 Mindfulness of Body
8:00 - 8:45 am ET
in-person and virtual
Guided meditation, connect and share

Thursday JULY 2 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

Thursday JULY 2 Loving kindness & Compassion
9:30 - 10:15 am ET
virtual only
Guided Meditation
Taught by Rakhi

Thursday JULY 2 Sutta Contemplation
7:00 - 8:00pm ET
Virtual Only
Commentary and interactive discussion
Taught by Dhammadīpā

Friday JULY 3 Silent Meditation at the Vihara
6:30 - 7:30am ET
In-person Only
Followed by Zen chanting
Led by Dhammadīpā

Sunday JULY 5 Sunday Sounds of Dhamma
9:15 - 10:45am ET
In-person and Virtual
Guided meditation, Dhamma talk, Guided Q&A
Led by Dhammadīpā

Address

1565 Mount Eagle Place
Alexandria, VA
22302

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8pm

Website

https://dassanaya.org/

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