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A free morning of guided meditation on the National Mall — Sunday,
September 20, 2026, 8:30–11:00 AM at Constitution Gardens, Washington, DC.
Registration is required, and a link can be found in the comments section.
Registration is Free.
Join Bhante Pannakara of the Walk for Peace and the GWU Buddhist Chaplain
for a quiet morning of guided meditation and reflection in the heart of
Washington. Whether you have never meditated before or you sit every day,
you are welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT
– Three to four short guided meditations, beginner-friendly
– Quiet reflection and mindfulness, outdoors
– A simple explanation of the why and how behind each practice
DETAILS
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 AM (please arrive 15–20 minutes early)
Place: Constitution Gardens, National Mall, Washington, DC
Cost: Free to attend — donations welcome, never required
No previous meditation experience is required. Open to all.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothing. Bring a cushion, yoga mat, or small folding chair — the first 175 can get our meditation cushion at the event, on a first-come, first-served basis
Presented by Buddha Meditation Center in collaboration with The George
Washington University Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life, featuring
the Walk for Peace.
When: Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 from 8:30 to 11:00 AM (Arrive 15–20 min early)
Where: Constitution Gardens, National Mall, Washington DC
Meditate with a Monk At The National Mall
This program will feature Bhante Pannakara, a monk from the Walk for Peace, together with the GWU Buddhist Chaplain, for a guided meditation and reflection focused on cultivating calm, compassion, and inner peace.
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Guided meditation
Quiet reflection
An opportunity to experience mindfulness
in the peaceful outdoor setting of the National Mall.
Open to all. No previous meditation experience is required.
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