Kadampa Meditation Center Boston is local but its reach is global.

KMC Boston has several branches, including Portland, Maine, to make meditation classes as accessible as possible, holding classes on meditation and modern Buddhism that are open to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or faith. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to learn how to meditate or to benefit from it.

We wish to inspire and empower people to reach their full spiritual potential in order to be of greatest benefit to their family and friends and, by developing inner peace, be active contributors to world peace.

KMC Boston Resident Teacher

Gen Kelsang Khedrub

Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years. Gen Khedrub has served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.

"The Resident Teachers of our Dharma centers are always with you; they care for you and try to guide you to a meaningful life."

~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

About Classes

Our meditation classes, workshops and events are offered on a variety of days and times so you can find a class that easily works for you.

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASSES: Most of our weekly classes are drop-in. No registration is required and everyone is welcome. These classes are perfect for beginners as well as those with more experience. They provide an introduction and ongoing practice of meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist teachings for daily life.

SATURDAY & WEEKEND COURSES: Throughout the year we offer many Saturday meditation workshops. When we reduce our distractions and focus more deeply on spiritual teachings and meditation, even for one day, we begin to see how cultivating a more peaceful state of mind is possible.

IN-DEPTH STUDY PROGRAMS: We also offer a special enrollment-based study program for those wishing to go deeper into understanding and practicing Buddha’s teachings. Open to all levels, these classes occur on a weekly basis and regular attendance is encouraged to receive maximum benefit.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY: Street level accessibility for wheelchairs and space in meditation room.

FAQs

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston is part of an international network of over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist Centers offering a wide variety of meditation classes.

From the time Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche founded the first center for modern Buddhism in the UK in 1979, he has emphasized the importance of making the teachings and meditations of modern Buddhism available to people where they live. Kadampa Meditation Centers are major centers, often with a residential community, that offer three study and meditation programs of modern Buddhism- the General Program, Foundation Program and Teacher Training Program.

Some are located in rural settings but most are in towns and cities, where many provide classes on Modern Buddhism in commercial spaces, bringing the inner peace of meditation directly into our busy lives.

Often located in thriving parts of the city, these commercial spaces offer meditation classes designed to relieve the stress of modern living and help us find inner peace and happiness. Every center offers teachings, meditations and practices for all levels of interest that allows people to meet the teachings where they personally are and gradually grow, improve and attain their goal.

What is Modern Buddhism?

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Commit to your own spiritual progress while saving money and simultaneously supporting our meditation center by becoming a member of our community!

Members receive substantial discounts on classes, day courses, and special events. The proceeds from all membership dues, class and course fees go towards helping to bring peace into the hearts of people in Boston and well beyond. We are also a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so all donations are tax-deductible.

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