Support and acceptance for identifying the self in you! Justice and understanding for all. It is…read morespreading although variable. Been a member since 1984!

Work hard, play hard. While we at Cedar Lane work hard for Social Justice issues through activism…read moreand education and explore our faith and works view through our though provoking sermons, we also play hard during our Spirit Experiences, like Holi, our music programs, Holiday Craft Day and Ice Cream Social, for instance. The religious education program for kids is wonderful. It encourages kids to question and delve into their own beliefs within a non -dogmatic, non-judgemental, safe atmosphere. Our family is very happy at Cedar Lane!

I took the Mindful Enneagram course with Rob Creekmore and I highly recommend it. I've been…read morestudying the Enneagram through the Diamond Approach for 15 years and Rob added another depth of knowledge and understanding to what I already knew. He has great versatility in his ability to understand the nuances of each type, how each type interacts with their core fixation and how each type might be mistaken for another. He taught each of the enneatypes with respect to the 3 foundations of mindfulness - body, heart and mind - and how each of those mindfulness practices could be a source of support for us as we learn to loosen up our attachment to the egoic aspects of our enneatype. His teaching style is relaxed and relational and he never seemed rushed with any of our questions or observations but rather would take the time to explore them. I recommend keeping an eye out for the next time he offers the course.

For people who are interested in spiritual and personal growth from a Western Buddhist psychology…read moreperspective, I highly recommend this organization. It is founded and led by highly trained and compassionate people who, in my experience, encourage an individualized approach and welcome honest feedback. One trainer I especially appreciate is Stan Eisenstein. I have taken a number of courses from him and for over 2 years have attended a daily weekday Telesangha that I find extremely helpful. The latest course with him and co-leader Ruth Zanoni, who was also excellent, was a 17 week course on living with chronic pain and chronic illness using a Western Buddhist psychology framework and an experiential methodology with easily accessible homework. It is so helpful that I encourage all who live with chronic pain and/or illness to consider the course "Inviting Chronic Pain and Illness to Tea". My perspective comes from a 40 year career as a licensed master-level clinical social worker in private practice who has worked psychodynamically in her own practice and her own personal psychotherapy.

I go to this every year. Food is excellent and cheap. If you go early enough, the lines aren't too…read morebad. Might not be for you if you're impatient though. The lady with the flower in her hair has the best mango sticky rice. And she provides an option to have black sticky rice and custard too. I'm not sure which person it is, but there is one line that has amazing boat noodles too. Most people end up eating on the hill. Maybe bring a blanket to sit on if you plan on staying a while, especially if the ground is wet/moist. Parking can be kind of difficult; most park in the neighborhood around the corner. This year they provided shuttles to park in glenmont.

Happy Thai New Year! went to the temple today, i suggest going early for the new year there's…read morelimited parking and you'll have to walk far if you don't get a good spot. it's pretty hot every year i go so dress appropriately because it is a temple. during the new year they have long lines in the hot blistering sun, but eating the food at the end of the day makes it so worth it because it's all so good!

When I come here I am immediately enveloped in a sense of peace, calm and warmth…read more There are not enough reviews here for someplace so wonderful. I started attending here this year and I finally feel like I've found my home. After experimenting around the city with various forms of meditation, it was this place that I really seem to connect to. They offer so many beginner classes that are free to all such as the Thursday evening meditation and the Wednesday Heart of Recovery. If you have something donate, you may, and if you become a member there appears to be so much available at such a low cost because access to healing should not break the bank. I am so grateful for this beautiful center.

I've been coming to the Center ever since moving here to DC in the late 90's. This place is home…read morefor me. I was looking for a path, and I found it here. The way of meditation is laid out clearly, step by step, with lots and lots of program support for practice and education. Every one is welcome - if you're looking for a place to come sit, come to one of the evening sits. If you want to study, sign up for class. If you're looking for a place to make an urban retreat over a weekend, this is the place. Want to introduce your kids to mindfulness? Come join the family group.