Gen Kelsang Rigpa
Resident Teacher at KMC LA
Gen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life, and is an inspiring example of Buddhism in practice. Through his clear presentation, he is able to help students discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.
Upcoming Special Events
KMC LA UPDATES:
Livestreaming & Reopening
04.10.21 – KMC LA has some exciting news about our livestream service. A new video camera, that is specially designed for our space and situation, has been generously gifted to the Center. We will begin using the camera this week. We hope that it enhances your livestream experience
LIVESTREAM CLASSES
Tuesday, April 13
12:15-12:45pm – Midday Meditation with Mark Austin Thomas $3 – REGISTER
Wednesday, April 14
6:45am-4:30pm – Nyungne Compassion Fasting Retreat (Day 1) Free – JOIN
12:15-12:45pm – Midday Meditation with Sue Darling $3 – REGISTER
7:00-8:00pm – Stages of the Path: A Caring Heart for All: Develop Equanimity $5 – REGISTER
Thursday, April 15
6:45am-5:15pm – Nyungne Compassion Fasting Retreat (Day 2) Free – JOIN
12:15-12:45pm – Midday Meditation with Alessandra Shulman $3 – REGISTER
Friday, April 16
12:15-12:45pm – Midday Meditation with Jen Deriwngson $3 – REGISTER
Saturday, April 17
9:30am-12:00pm – How to Understand the Mind – Saturday Half-Day Course $20 – REGISTER
Sunday, April 18
11:15am-12:30pm – Peace, Compassion and Human Potential $15 – REGISTER
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Saturday, April 3
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja + Special Video, 6pm
Tuesday, April 6, 13, 20
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja, 5pm
Thursday, April 15 – Buddha’s Enlightenment Day
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja, 3:45pm
Saturday, April 10
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja, 6pm
Saturday, April 24
Powa, 5pm
Sunday, April 25
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja, 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 27
Kangso – Long Protector Puja, 5pm
CHANGE OURSELVES, CHANGE OUR WORLD…
The mind is the most powerful change agent in the world. What we experience in our life reflects the quality of our mind–which is why someone with an angry mind has angry experiences and someone with a peaceful mind has peaceful experiences. It’s the mind that makes the difference.
To change our world, we need to change the quality of our mind.
The practical meditations and ideas we teach help people do just that. By thinking about ourselves, others, and the whole world in constructive, positive and virtuous ways, we become happier and more peaceful. As a result, we have a positive effect on our relationships and our world!
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Resident Teacher and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Rigpa gives introduction to Modern Buddhism in this video
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
FREE EBOOKS AND RESOURCES
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
by Tharpa Publications
Tharpa Publications has prepared a bundle of resources which include:
Free Guided Meditation to settle your mind
Videos for a fresh perspective
Free eBooks for your well-being
Free Kadampa Podcasts
Manjushri KMC, the home of the NKT-IKBU in England, offers short podcasts with teachings for maintaining a peaceful mind during challenging times. Enjoy listening to some of our most experienced teachers.
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Kadampa Meditation Center Los Angeles is a Temple dedicated to bringing peace and happiness to the world, and to removing suffering, through offering the methods of meditation and modern Buddhism.
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