Empowerment & Teachings
Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU. He is also the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center LA. He will grant the empowerment and give teachings during the Celebration.
Gen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. Through his clear presentation, he is able to help students discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.
Intro Teaching
Kadam Amy Peng is a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 18 years. With warmth and sincerity, Kadam Amy presents meditation and Buddhism in a practical, easy-to-understand way, very useful for modern people. She shows us the joy of integrating Buddha’s teachings into daily life and is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa Buddhist practitioner.
Guided Meditations
Kelsang Rak-ma is a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, devoting herself to in-depth study and meditation practice under his guidance for over 25 years. Over the past 15 years, she has taught Foundation Program, General Program, and day courses in the Los Angeles area. She is now the Resident Teacher of Mahakaruna Kadampa Buddhist Center in Petaluma, CA. She is known for her clear and practical teachings as well as her joyful example in daily life.