Meditation and Buddhism in South Carolina

Welcome to Ganden Mahayana Kadampa Buddhist Center

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• New Classes for the New Year!  This year, make finding peace of mind your number one resolution.  Learn to meditate and meet like-minded people in your area.  Click here to learn more.
  
• The Love Panel:  Our special Valentine's Day Q&A event.
  
• Meditation Retreat:  Our annual country meditation retreat will be March 5 - 7 at Dreher Island State Park.  Registration is now open.
  

About Ganden Center

Ganden Mahayana Kadampa Buddhist Center of Columbia, SC, is a non-profit Buddhist meditation center whose aim is to introduce meditation and practical Buddhist teachings in order to help others solve their daily problems and cultivate inner peace.  Ganden offers teachings for all levels of interest; you do not have to be Buddhist to benefit from the Center's teachings and meditation classes.  Learn more about our classes by clicking here.

Drop in for a Visit

Visiting the Center for the first time, or just want to come by to hang out?  We're happy to invite you in for a quick look around or to browse our books and gifts, and answer any questions you might have.  Look for the Open sign on our door and drop in, or call 803-256-0150 to set up a time to visit.

Weekly Classes for Beginners on Buddhism and Meditation

We currently offer many weekly classes on meditation and other topics in Columbia and throughout South Carolina.  To support the Center, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we request a class fee of $4 - $10 for weekly classes, depending upon the class being offered.  Alternatively, support the Center and attend all the classes you like by becoming a Monthly Member.

Locations of weekly classes on meditation and Buddhism currently include:

• Columbia (our home city) 
• Augusta, GA
• Greenville
• Charleston
  

Workshops, Meditation Retreats, and Special Events

We also offer occasional one-day courses to help students gain more familiarity with one particular topic.  Past topics have included meditation for beginners, improving relationships, and overcoming anger. Click here to learn more about our special events.

Group Meditations and Chanted Prayers

Drop by in the mornings to enjoy chanted prayers and silent meditation, or join us for weekly and monthly chanted prayer practices.  All prayers are in English, and many are suitable for beginners.  Click here to learn more about regular meditations and chanted prayers.

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