The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center offers spiritual and social services to those in the DC area, and follows Tibetan Buddhism in the Gelugpa tradition. The Buddhist Center was founded as part of the global Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. Classes and educational programs are held here for both new and long-time students of Buddhism, and a number of social events, workshops and lectures are also hosted, encouraging community and the incorporation of Buddhist practice into daily life.