Getting Here
Ganden Mahayana Buddhist Center is located at 1202 Main Street near Gervais Street in Columbia, SC, a few hundred feet from the statehouse.
The easiest way to get directions is to use GoogleMaps below.
Click here to get directions using Google.
Parking
Daytime: During the day, such as for our lunchtime meditations, you can park in any of the metered spots. The green meters allow you to pay for up to two hours, while the red meters are a maximum of only 30 minutes. If you can’t find a spot, try the Washington Street Parking Deck.
Evenings & Weekends: During the evenings (after 5pm) and weekends, you do not need to feed the meter. You can also park in the First Citizen’s Bank parking lot on Lady Street.
** NEW LOCATION BEGINNING MAY 30, 2012 **
Beginning Wednesday, May 30, all classes will be held at our new location: 2999 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169.
The social area and bookstore are in Unit 101, which is directly to your right when you enter the front of the building.
The meditation room is in Unit 201. There is an elevator on your left as you enter the front of the building. Unit 201 is directly to the right as you get off the elevator.
Free parking is available in the front and rear of the building.