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Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco
Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco was established in 1991 to provide people in the Bay Area with the opportunity to learn about and practice Buddha’s teachings. Our Center is dedicated to the attainment of world peace by offering everyone the opportunity to develop lasting mental peace through our retreats, drop-in meditation classes, group prayers and workshops. The teachings and guided meditations are suitable for every level of interest and are offered in a clear and practical manner, enabling us to develop peace of mind and find the happiness and meaning we long for.
Founder and Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a world-renowned Buddhist meditation master who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society.
The Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), he has established over 1,200 meditation centers and groups throughout the world and trained Buddhist teachers to teach at them.
His profound personal experience of the entire path to enlightenment is revealed in the 21 authoritative books on Buddhism and meditation he has written.His deep wisdom, clarity and ability to convey even the most subtle teachings of Buddha to the people of the modern world are revealed in the thousands of inspiring teachings he has given worldwide in the last 36 years.His boundless compassion for this and future generations is revealed in the extensive charitable activities of the International Temples Project that he founded.
