Day Meditation Workshops and Retreats
held at KMC Los Angeles in Los Feliz
Malas & Mantras Workshop
Saturday, March 22nd · 10am-1pm
with Christian Gauthier
In this workshop, we will have the opportunity to learn how to make our own 108-beaded mala as well as how to engage in recitation of Buddhist mantras. Supplies will be provided This workshop is open to everyone. After the workshop, you are welcome to attend prayers to Buddha Tara, called Liberation from Sorrow. In these prayers, we will be able to engage in mantra recitation and use our newly made mala to bless it. Mala making supplies sold seperately starting at $5.
Schedule
10-11:00am Teaching
11:30am-1pm Mala Making
Being a Modern Day Bodhisattva
Saturday, April 5th · 9-4:30pm
with Resident Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
By following the Bodhisattva’s way of life, we can find inner peace and joy, solve our problems with wisdom, and gain the ability to help others. During this event we will have the opportunity to take the Bodhisattva Vow and receive teachings on how to follow the Bodhisattva’s way of life in modern-day society.
Schedule
9-11am: Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
12-1:30pm: Teaching
3-4:30pm: Teaching
Kadampa Meditation Center LA
4953 Franklin Ave.
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.
About Our Community
Everyone is welcome
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: