Kadam Dharma in USA

Kadam Dharma has been present in the USA since 1979 when Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche first visited. Since then many centers large and small have arisen throughout the country.
KMC New York

Kadampa Meditation Center New York is an internationally renowned center for meditation, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a peaceful environment or join in the many programs offered throughout the year. Whether you are looking for a day visit to the World Peace Temple, the 82-acre grounds and nature trails, an introduction to Buddhist meditation, or in-depth courses and retreats, KMC New York offers an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

The Temple’s unique design is based on the celestial palace of Heruka, the Buddha of Compassion. The design also represents all the stages of the spiritual path. Just seeing it reminds us that we have the potential to improve our human nature and qualities by developing the capacity of our mind.

Kadampa Meditation Center is one of six Kadampa Temples around the world.

The modern Buddhist Temple at KMC New York was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso as part of the International Temples Project, and was constructed largely through the help of volunteers over a five-year time period. It was opened in 2006 by Venerable Geshe-la.

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For more information visit: www.kadampanewyork.org
IKRC Grand Canyon

In the fall of 2019, the fifth Kadampa Temple for World Peace, based on the mandala and the heavenly mansion of Buddha Heruka, Buddha of Compassion, was inaugurated in the peaceful surroundings of the IKRC Grand Canyon. Both the special five-tiered architectural design and the sacred art within reveal that the temple is a representation of the Pure Land of Heruka Buddha and Vajrayogini Buddha.

It is a modern Buddhist Temple designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned Buddhist meditation Master who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society.
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For more information visit: www.meditationinnorthernarizona.org
KMC New York City

Kadam Dharma has been flourishing in New York City since Kadam Morten's arrival in 1994. Twenty-eight years later, many thousands of New Yorkers have benefitted from Venerable Geshe Kelsang's Modern Buddhist teachings and our sangha of committed practitioners is larger than it's ever been.

Initially, our Center occupied a small apartment space in Brooklyn, and later a fifth floor office space on Eighth Avenue in midtown Manhattan. In 2012, we opened a beautiful ground-floor city Temple in the heart of bustling Manhattan, with a main meditation hall designed to comfortably fit hundreds of practitioners. Downstairs, we also have an area for study and contemplation, as well as a second, smaller meditation room. We have a number of Foundation Programs and a vibrant Teacher Training Program on offer, as well as many General Program classes - at our main center and at branch locations throughout the city.

Everybody – both new and experienced meditators – are welcome to join our classes.

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For more information visit: meditationinnewyork.org
KMC Arizona

Since 2002, KMC Arizona has served the Tucson area - 5 hours away from IKRC Grand Canyon. In 2015, we moved to our new central location with a meditation room for 200, residential area for the managers, and a bookstore/community room.

www.meditationintucson.org
KMC Phoenix

With the inspiration of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen-la Dekyong began regularly traveling to Phoenix from New Mexico, planting the seeds that would become Clear Light Buddhist Center in 2001. Since that time, the community has grown, becoming Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix in 2016 and has been an oasis of inner peace for the Metro area. The Center regularly hosts events and retreats at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, just 2.5 hours to the North.

www.meditationinarizona.org
Los Angeles walk for world peace
KMC Los Angeles

In 2013 Venerable Geshela spotted a large church for sale in the beautiful neighborhood of Los Feliz which the International Temples Project acquired. Over the years, the center moved to various locations throughout the city, including Santa Monica, Westwood, Crenshaw and Elysian Valley. Now called "Kadampa Meditation Center Los Angeles", or KMC LA, the Temple is nestled in the heart of Los Feliz, near Griffith Park, in a bustling and beautiful neighborhood with thousands of people walking and driving by everyday.  KMC LA also currently operates three branches (Pasadena, Catalina Island, and Long Beach) with more planned.

For more information visit: meditateinla.org
KMC San Diego

Vajrarupini Buddhist Center was founded in 1996. Its name was later changed to Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego.

In 2020 KMC San Diego moved to a beautiful and cozy space in the vibrant Normal Heights neighborhood.

For more information visit: meditateinsandiego.org
KMC San Francisco

Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco was established in 1991 as the first Kadampa Buddhist Center established in the USA. Situated in the bustling and popular Mission District,  KMC San Francisco offers a place of refuge and growth for everyone in this busy modern world. In addition to our commercial city space, we also have 2 residential houses with beautiful outdoor areas for relaxation and gathering.

For more information visit: www.meditateinsanfrancisco.org
KMC Colorado

We started in Denver as Avalokiteshvara Center in 2000 as a branch of Heruka Center in Fort Collins, meeting in a rented room. Since then we have grown into a thriving community and are scheduled to complete our new building project in the Fall of 2023. Thousands of Coloradans have walked through KMC Colorado’s doors to learn how to meditate and tap into their own inner source of happiness.  We are located in the beautiful Colorado neighborhood of SloHi next to Sloans Lake in Denver.

Visit meditationincolorado.org
KMC Washington DC

Kadam Dharma arrived in Washington DC in 1994, when Vajrayogini Buddhist Center was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Today, Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC, located in the thriving Southwest Waterfront neighborhood near Capitol Hill, offers meditation classes, retreats, workshops and weekend events. Our spiritual program includes all three study programs: General Program, Foundation Program and Teacher Training Program.

The Center includes a large meditation hall, a community area and residential space. Purchased with the help of the International Temples Project, the meditation room and residence were initially renovated with the help of volunteers in 2017 through 2019.

As the home of modern Kadampa Buddhism in Washington, DC, the most powerful city in the world, KMC-DC serves as a beacon of light, hope and peace for the residents of the city and surrounding suburban communities in Maryland and Virginia.

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For more information visit: meditation-dc.org
KMC Florida

Kadampa Meditation Center Florida is a Modern Buddhist Temple in the heart of the City of Sarasota, where it serves as a special place of peace and refuge, offering a relaxing World Peace Cafe, stunning World Peace Gardens, and modern on-site rooms for short-term and long-term visits. Our spiritual community consists of both on-site residents and those who live in the local area, who strive to be a modern-day example of how putting Buddha's teachings into practice creates a peaceful and harmonious environment that brings benefit to our friends, family, and greater community.

For more information visit: meditationinsarasota.org
KMC Fort Lauderdale

Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Lauderdale was established in 2001. In 2018, we moved to our own space located just a few blocks from the stunning beaches of Lauderdale By The Sea. The first floor has been remodeled to provide a spacious and welcoming meditation room and community space, while the second floor offers accommodations with breathtaking views of the canal and boats. Kadampas come  from all around the world to experience the peace and tranquility that KMC Fort Lauderdale offers. We welcome you to join our community and discover the transformative power of meditation.

For more information visit: www.meditateinfortlauderdale.org
KMC Tampa Bay

Kadampa Meditation Center Tampa Bay was the first Kadampa Center to be established in Florida in 1996. It is located in the beautiful coastal town of Safety Harbor. We offer weekly classes, workshops, study programs and short retreats.

For more information visit: meditationintampabay.org
KMC Miami

KMC Miami is a modern and peaceful space located in the heart of Coral Gables, a beautiful neighborhood in the Miami area which is known for its tree lined boulevards, ivy-covered homes, and historic landmarks. Our friendly community is ready to welcome you to the center. We offer a variety of classes and events to support your meditation practice.

For more information visit: meditationinmiami.org
KMC Georgia

Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia is a modern Buddhist meditation center in the heart of Inman Park, only two-blocks from the Beltline.

We are located on 741 Edgewood Avenue NE, in a redesigned automotive garage dating back to 1938. The vintage brick building once housed AAA Electric Motor Service. The remodeled space features a comfortable meditation room, a children’s meditation area, lounge, gift shop and bookstore.

For more information visit: meditationingeorgia.org
KMC Chicago
Kadam Dharma first appeared in Chicago in the late 1990s. Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago's main center is located in Oak Park, a town just west of Chicago. A second location opened in 2012 in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
KMC Chicago currently has a branch in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, and also serves Michigan and Northwest Indiana.

For more information visit: www.meditateinchicago.org
KMC Bloomington

KMC Bloomington is a beautiful commercial space located in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Offering meditation classes, retreats, events and daily open hours which gives the public many options to discover peace of mind.

For more information visit: www.meditationinbloomington.org
KMC Indianapolis

Kadam Dharma came to Indianapolis, Indiana in the late 1990s. Beginning as Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center, and later becoming Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis, the Center offers classes, workshops, retreats, and other special weekend events.

In 2022, KMC Indianapolis moved into a commercial space on the city’s northwest side. Located just a few short minutes from the city’s major beltway, the beautiful Center is part of a bustling urban district.

For more information visit: www.meditation-indianapolis.org
KMC Boston

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston is located a short walk from the bustling area of Davis Square, on a main street in Cambridge just a mile north of Harvard University. It serves the greater Boston metro area by offering weekly classes and special events.

In addition, branch classes are running with the help of other teachers in Back Bay, Beverly, Newton and Portland, Maine.  KMC Boston has developed outreach programs with Harvard University and other local schools and has been offering a monthly free outdoor meditation in the Boston Public Garden in the warmer months, April to September.

For more information visit: meditationinboston.org
KMC Maryland

Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland, located in Baltimore, is situated in a park-like setting on 1.8 acres of land.  The meditation room holds over 100 people, with a large shrine containing temple-sized statues.  KMC Maryland is also home to World Peace Cafe Baltimore, and can accommodate 8 residents.

For more information visit: www.MeditationMd.org
KMC North Carolina

KMC North Carolina opened near Uptown in Charlotte in 2018. It is a beautiful city temple with deer and Dharma wheel, vajras, a modern Kadampa shrine, accommodation, yards and gardens.

For more information visit: meditationcharlotte.org