Mahamudra Kadampa Buddhist Center's resident teacher is Kelsang Tangpa.

Tangpa has been a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years. He is a fully ordained monk and he took his ordination vows with Geshe-la in Los Angeles in 2002.

Tangpa is known for his kind nature, clear insight and his ability to show students how to solve their inner problems by example.