Welcome to 2025
Georgia Buddhist Camp!
Empower
Growth
Join us April 10–13 for the 12th Annual Buddhist Camp! This year’s theme, Level Up: The Quest for Connections, invites you to deepen your understanding of yourself and others through transformative Buddhist teachings. Open to families and individuals.We’re also excited to announce a new location: the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, Georgia—just 50 minutes east of Atlanta.
What to expect:
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Morning meditations to ground you in stillness and presence.
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Teachings from Buddhist masters to nurture your inner growth.
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Interactive sessions designed to bring families, children, and individuals closer together.
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Evening activities designed to build a sense of community—because connection is even better when it’s shared.
With hearty vegetarian meals, comfortable accommodations, and a schedule that balances deep learning with meaningful connection, this is the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button while diving into the timeless teachings of Buddhism.
Whether you're seeking personal growth, strengthening connections, or simply a break from the chaos of modern life, this camp provides the perfect opportunity to recharge and reconnect in a supportive, enriching environment. Open to individuals and families alike.
🔗 View the full schedule here: Day-to-Day Schedule
🔗 Prayer Booklet
Special Guest:
David Harbour is Joining Us
at Camp!
We’re thrilled to announce that David Harbour—yes, the Emmy-nominated actor from Stranger Things—will be joining us at this year’s Georgia Buddhist Camp!
David’s connection to Buddhism runs deeper than most might expect. A recent encounter at Grant Park Meditation at Quang Minh Temple brought him into conversation with one of our committee members. After learning about his long-standing interest in the Dharma, our committee member invited him to join us at camp—and he said yes!
David’s journey with Buddhism began years ago. His close college friend—now known as Thầy Pháp Lưu, is a senior monastic in the Plum Village tradition. You can learn more about Thầy Pháp Lưu and his teachings here.
That’s exactly why he’s excited to join us—to step away from digital distractions, reconnect with what matters, and help us all deepen our connections to each other and ourselves.
We’re beyond grateful for his support and can’t wait to welcome him—and all of you—to a transformative weekend of mindfulness, connection, and community this April.
“The Dharma is truly a warm bath of peace and joy when seen against this modern tech.”
- David Harbour
Final Touches Underway, Thanks to Our Incredible Volunteers
March 2025
As Georgia Buddhist Camp 2025 approaches, our volunteers are hard at work making sure everything is in place for a meaningful, connected experience. This year’s theme—Level Up: The Quest for Connections—is coming to life through every detail.
Youth leaders recently met at Tea Drip in Duluth to help refine the camp schedule, ensuring it's both engaging and supportive. Their thoughtful suggestions are helping shape a program to ensure that campers will be engaged and have a good time.
Geshe Phende continues to guide us with wisdom, helping fine-tune the prayer booklet and craft activities so they reflect the theme of connection through lens of Dharma.
Fred is putting the final polish on the prayer book layout, with help from Tenzin, Paa, and other dedicated volunteers. And yes—t-shirts are officially ordered!
Thanks to everyone’s time, effort, and merit, we’re creating a space where campers can reset and leave more refreshed, compassionate, and connected.
We’re almost there—see you soon!
