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Kadampa Meditation Center Los Angeles

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      • Monday Night Livestream + Replay Option Mon 7:30pm
      • Sunday Morning Livestream + Replay Option Sun 11:15am
      • Mon-Fri 30 minute Midday Meditation – via Livestream Monday - Friday 12:15pm
      • Stages of the Path: A Daily Buddhist Meditation Practice Wed 7:00pm
      • “The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra” Memorization & Practice Class Mon 7:15am
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        • Refuge Retreat Sat Feb 27
        • Find Out About Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation Sat Mar 13
        • How Not to Stress Mon Mar 15
        • Perceiving Only Empty-Like Space: How to see the actual nature of things in daily life with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Fri Mar 19
        • Overcome Depression & Discouragement Sat Mar 27
        • Wheel of Life with Gen Kelsang Rabten Fri Apr 9
        • Finding the Buddha Within Sun Apr 11
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        • Nyungne Compassion Fasting Retreat Wed Apr 14
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  • Classes
    • About Classes
      • What to Expect at a Class
      • Become a Member from $75/month
      • Study Programs
      • Chanted Prayers (Pujas)
      • Other Meditation Centers in Southern California
    • Classes at the temple
      • Monday Night Livestream + Replay Option Mon 7:30pm
      • Sunday Morning Livestream + Replay Option Sun 11:15am
      • Mon-Fri 30 minute Midday Meditation – via Livestream Monday - Friday 12:15pm
      • Stages of the Path: A Daily Buddhist Meditation Practice Wed 7:00pm
      • “The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra” Memorization & Practice Class Mon 7:15am
      • All Temple Classes
    • Classes around LA
        No Events
      • All Branch Classes
  • Special Events
    • Featured Events
        • Refuge Retreat Sat Feb 27
        • Find Out About Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation Sat Mar 13
        • How Not to Stress Mon Mar 15
        • Perceiving Only Empty-Like Space: How to see the actual nature of things in daily life with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab Fri Mar 19
        • Overcome Depression & Discouragement Sat Mar 27
        • Wheel of Life with Gen Kelsang Rabten Fri Apr 9
        • Finding the Buddha Within Sun Apr 11
        • More events
    • Retreats
        • Refuge Retreat Sat Feb 27
        • Nyungne Compassion Fasting Retreat Wed Apr 14
        • More retreats
  • Who are we?
    • Who Are We?
      • Our Story
      • Make a Donation
      • Vision, Values & Beliefs
      • What Does “Kadampa” Mean?
      • Symbolism of the Temple
      • An Inclusive Community
    • Teachers
      • Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rigpa
    • Modern Buddhism
      • Our Founder, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
      • Spiritual Directors
      • Study Programs
      • About Buddhism
      • Prayers, Vows & Ceremonies
      • International Temples Project
    • Info
      • For Beginners
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Bookstore and Gift Shop
      • How to Get Involved
  • Contact
  • Calendar
    • Monthly Schedule
    • Year at a Glance
  • Search

Who are we?

Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood 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. We aim to teach people how to develop pure, positive states of mind, giving practical tools to transform the difficulties of everyday life into an opportunity for personal growth and transformation. We wish to inspire and empower people to reach their full spiritual potential in order to be of greatest benefit to their family, friends and the world.

Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood is a non-profit organization that is part of the New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), an international association of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centers founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1991. The purpose of the NKT-IKBU is to preserve and promote the essence of Buddha’s teachings in a form that is suited to the modern world and way of life.

There are over 1200 Kadampa Centers and groups throughout the world. Locally, the NKT-IKBU has 8 Centers in California with over 30 affiliated branches, and 54 Centers with hundreds of branches throughout the United States.

The Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood Temple offers a rich spiritual program for all levels of interest through a variety of meditation classes, courses, special events and retreats. You don’t need any experience of meditation – simply turn up for any of the programs that are provided. Explore our web-site to discover what we can offer you.

Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood
  • 4953 Franklin Avenue
    Los Angeles CA 90027
  • 323.486.7074
  • info@meditateinhollywood.org
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Kadampa Meditation Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. A member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

Do you qualify to join our livestream classes?

TO JOIN IT IS NECESSARY TO:

  1. Live in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. Agree not to record any class (audio recordings are available for purchase at the end of classes)

No I don’t