A Theravada forest monastery a few hours from Washington DC, Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
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The place
The Bhavana Society describes itself as a Theravada Buddhist forest monastery and meditation centre a few hours from Washington DC, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Its site says Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana, known as Bhante G, founded it in 1982 after beginning work at the Buddhist Vihara Society of Washington, DC in 1968.
What it offers
- Residential retreats; registration opens at noon, one month before each retreat starts.
- Weekend Dhamma talks by Bhante G online: Saturday talk and meditation, Sunday Q&A and meditation, 10 to 11 am.
- A library of his Dhamma discussions.
- Donations support the monastery.
Before you go
- Read what Theravada Buddhism is and temple etiquette.
- Check whether it is open: the site has carried closure notices, so confirm on the monastery's own site.
- See the directory for other monasteries.
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