Gampopa Center

The Gampopa Buddhist Meditation Center is a spiritual community where we learn and practice the teachings of Buddha. Our dharma center holds a variety of spiritual practices, ranging from meditation to philosophical study and Sadhana practices. Rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Gampopa Center draws on the teachings and practices of countless realized figures across many different lineages and schools of thought.

Our Story

The Gampopa Center was founded in 2009 in Annapolis, Maryland, by Lama Phurbu Tashi Rinpoche based on the Buddhist understanding that the teachings of Buddha can bring us peace, happiness, and freedom. Rinpoche's students were excited to welcome a qualified Tibetan Buddhist teacher into the community and wanted to provide a place for learning and practicing Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha). In accord with this vision, the Gampopa Center holds weekly study sessions, short courses, and special events at our Annapolis location.

Our Services

The Gampopa Center offers a range of programs and services to help individuals cultivate wisdom, compassion, and enlightenment. Our services include meditation classes, philosophical study, and Sadhana practices. We also host special events and workshops featuring renowned Buddhist teachers and scholars. Our weekly study sessions and short courses provide a comprehensive introduction to the teachings of Buddha, and our special events offer a unique opportunity to learn from esteemed Buddhist teachers.

Our Mission

The mission of the Gampopa Buddhist Meditation Center is to offer an authentic tradition and make it relevant to the lives of modern-day people. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community where individuals can come together to learn and practice the teachings of Buddha. Our goal is to provide a peaceful and serene environment where individuals can cultivate wisdom, compassion, and enlightenment.

About Our Founder

Lama Phurbu Tashi Rinpoche is the founder of the Gampopa Buddhist Meditation Center. Rinpoche is a qualified Tibetan Buddhist teacher who has dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Buddha. With a deep understanding of the Buddhist tradition, Rinpoche has created a unique and comprehensive approach to teaching the Dharma. His vision is to bring peace, happiness, and freedom to all sentient beings through the teachings of Buddha.