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By working to improve and organize a Dharma center, we are working for all living beings and we are practicing offering happiness to others

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition

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If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to meet you! 

Volunteering is a great way to generate merit and purify negativities. You'll also have an opportunity to meet and hang with new and friendly Sangha!
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Event Series PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Series Premiere ⭐️ Finding Peace in Difficult Times 01-27

Free: PASADENA UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: The Peace of Acceptance 02-10

Pasadena: Neighborhood Unitarian 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, United States

DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE 2/10 Topic: "The Peace of Acceptance" Part of a 6-week drop-in series with Gen-la Jampa  •  Mondays, Jan 27 to Mar 10   •  7:00-8:15 pm AT NEW PASADENA LOCATION: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 Life is so uncertain. We face ...

Amitayus Retreat 02-15

Kadampa Meditation Center LA 4953 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for this annual retreat offered at Kadampa Centers worldwide. We will engage in sincere prayers and meditations for everyone in the world to experience a long life, good fortune and wisdom by relying upon Buddha Amitayus. This is a wonderful and profound way to begin the new year. Everyone is welcome. The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus The greatest obstacles to the fulfillment of our wish ...

Event Series PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Series Premiere ⭐️ Finding Peace in Difficult Times 01-27

Free: PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Transforming Life’s Difficulties into Compassion 02-24

Pasadena: Neighborhood Unitarian 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, United States

DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE 2/24 Topic: "Transforming Life’s Difficulties into Compassion" Part of a 6-week drop-in series with Gen-la Jampa  •  Mondays, Jan 27 to Mar 3   •  7:00-8:15 pm AT NEW PASADENA LOCATION: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 Life is so uncertain. ...

Event Series PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Series Premiere ⭐️ Finding Peace in Difficult Times 01-27

Free: PASADENA UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Finding Refuge in Spiritual Community 03-03

Pasadena: Neighborhood Unitarian 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, United States

DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE 3/3 Topic: "Finding Refuge in Spiritual Community" Part of a 6-week drop-in series with Gen-la Jampa  •  Mondays, Jan 27 to Mar 3   •  7:00-8:15 pm AT NEW PASADENA LOCATION: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 Life is so uncertain. ...

Event Series PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Series Premiere ⭐️ Finding Peace in Difficult Times 01-27

Free: PASADENA UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: The Art of Acceptance 03-10

Pasadena: Neighborhood Unitarian 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, United States

DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE 3/10 Topic: "SERIES PREMIERE: The Pain of an Uncontrolled Mind" Part of a 6-week drop-in series with Gen-la Jampa  •  Mondays, Jan 27 to Mar 3   •  7:00-8:15 pm AT NEW PASADENA LOCATION: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 Life ...

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About the VenueKadampa Meditation Center LA
Kadampa Meditation Center LA

Originally a church built in 1937, KMC Los Angeles offers prime visibility on a busy east-west thoroughfare in a popular, trendy section of LA. The Meditation Hall features 25-foot high, vaulted, original wood ceilings, stained glass and seating for 250 people, including a balcony area. There is a small house on the property with three residents, and the second floor of the Temple, behind the balcony, is currently being renovated to accommodate four more residents.

KMC Los Angeles is located in a beautiful, dynamic neighborhood, walking distance from cafes and coffee shops, hiking distance from Griffith Park Observatory, and a short drive to iconic beaches, scenic hikes and the famed Hollywood Boulevard.

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Getting to the Center

Getting to the Center is simple. We're on the corner of Franklin Ave and Kenmore in the neighborhood of Los Feliz. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, usually within a block or two of the Center's front door.

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Community Involvement

Everyone is welcome

Welcome to the Community

Community is important to us. The way of being at the Center exemplifies how Kadampa Buddhist practices and modern life go hand in hand. We integrate the teachings we receive into the activities and dialogue that make up our Center life. It feels simple, harmonious and easy to enjoy your inner and outer environment.

Our Founder and Spiritual Teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso often says, "everyone welcome!" Yes, everyone is welcome to join the Center, its classes, events and practices regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender and so on. We know that everyone benefits from Buddha's teachings and we're delighted to have our doors open to help make that happen.

Did you know that all our classes and events are run by a volunteer team of 60+?! Check out the video below: