Welcome

  • Freedom from Bad Habits
    Sunday Morning Series
  • Life is Precious, Life is Short
    Wednesday Night Series
  • Moms, Dads, Kids, & Buddha
    Half-Day Course - January 28
  • Finding Your Focus
    Savannah Half-Day Course
  • Buddhism & Meditation for Teens
    First class on Jan 28
  • Tea Time with a Buddhist Nun
    O-Cha in Greenville, Feb 4
About Ganden Buddhist Center

Ganden Buddhist Center

Ganden Buddhist Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Buddhist meditation center in Columbia, SC, whose aim is to help others develop inner peace by offering classes on meditation and practical Buddhist teachings for daily life.  You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from the Center’s classes and special events.

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Meditation Classes Near You

Drop in for any of our weekly meditation classes in Columbia or around the state.  Each class includes guided meditation, practical advice based on Buddhist wisdom, and time for discussion.  By training in meditation we will learn to develop inner peace, giving us the ability to stay happy and positive all the time, even in difficult circumstances.

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Retreats, Day Courses, & Events

Ganden Center offers a variety of meditation retreats, workshops, and half- and full-day courses throughout the year.  Check our calendar of events to see what’s coming up in your area.  These special events offer students an opportunity to study a particular aspect of Buddha’s teachings and meditation in greater depth.

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Connect With Us

Email or call any time!  We’d love to hear from you.  ganden@bellsouth.net ~ 803-256-0150