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“Transcendental Meditation® is an excellent technique to maintain peace of mind when surrounded by chaos. It is especially helpful for children and seniors.”
—Mustafa Abdul-Salaam, ANC Commissioner 8C05, 40+ year Meditator

“I am not someone who is good at slowing down and savoring the quiet. However, as life became more busy and complex, I realized I needed a source of calm in order to prevent burnout and frustration. I found TM through my work and didn’t expect to reap the rewards as quickly as I did. When I practice consistently I am kinder, more patient, and less reactive. I like the person I am more when I practice (and I think my family does too)!”
—Dr. Claire Boogard, Children’s Health Center at THEARC

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Washington, D.C. 20002
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The Meditation Center @ THEARC
1801 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20020
202-465-4862
info@themeditationcenterdc.org

Our DC Team

Introduction to TM

TM Intro

video What is Transcendental Meditation? (12:22)

THEARC

THEARC

video Transcendental Meditation @ THEARC (3:28)

The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) is located in an area known as “East of the (Anacostia) River” which is comprised of Washington D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8. It is managed by Building Bridges Across the River, a D.C.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. It is the largest social service, multi-sector, nonprofit collaboration in America. The David Lynch Foundation is a resident partner on THEARC’s West Campus and operates The Meditation Center @ THEARC.

THE MEDITATION CENTER

The Meditation Center (TMC) @ THEARC opened its doors in January 2018 to address the epidemic of stress and trauma which undermines the health and well-being of residents in Wards 7 and 8. TMC serves youth, adults, and seniors by offering Transcendental Meditation® (TM) courses.

In addition, TMC partners with the 13 other community service organizations at THEARC to train their staff and clients in the Transcendental Meditation technique. TMC @ THEARC is in full support of THEARC’s mission of improving the quality of life of southeast Washington residents and revitalizing the whole community.

TM Course Fee at THEARC

Our goal and commitment as a resident partner at THEARC is to make the TM technique available to everyone within the Ward 7 & 8 communities, including family and friends of THEARC and its agency partners. Course instruction costs are on a sliding scale based on household income, but we also have many scholarships available. READ MORE