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“Without inner peace in the hearts of living beings, there can be no outer peace.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
meditation room

meditation room

study programs

study programs

community room

community room


Find deeper inner peace and lasting happiness in everyday life. Welcome to our peaceful city sanctuary!

Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center in the heart of Hermosa Beach is a welcoming and growing community where people from all backgrounds can explore meditation and Buddha’s timeless wisdom for modern life.

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find inspiration and support in our peaceful, inclusive space. Discover a second home among like-minded individuals through weekly meditation classes, retreats, and special events for all levels.

Part of a global network of over 1,300 Kadampa Centers in 50 countries, Mahamudra KMC offers authentic teachings for a more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful life.

Weekly Classes

We have several of weekly drop-in classes, which are suitable for everyone. They include guided meditation, practical teachings, Q&A and discussion. 

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Weekend Events

Special courses and mini-retreats give you a taste of meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom. Suitable for newcomers and those with some experience.

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Become a Member

Membership is a cost effective way to take full advantage of classes. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of world peace.

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Be positive

Learn how to be realistically positive

Be peaceful

Find inner peace in a turbulent world

Be happy

Find joy in everyday life

Weekly Drop-in Classes  

Suitable for all levels
11:00am - 12:15pm
with Kadam Gerry
12:15-12:45pm
with Keith Holmes
7:00 - 8:15pm
with Kadam Gerry
12:00 - 1:00pm
with Kadam Gerry
7:00 - 8:15pm
with Nick Ploplys

Upcoming Events & Retreats

Good Karma, mini retreat, purify, transform negativity, understanding karma, create lasting happiness

Mini Retreat | Good Karma

Saturday, June 21st | 10:00am - 1:00pm

Buddha's teachings on karma explain the relationship between our mind, our actions, and our experiences. Understanding how karma functions puts us in control of our life. We can learn to transform, purify, and avoid negativity, thereby creating the lasting happiness we wish for.

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The Life of Buddha, Movie, story, Movie night, happiness hour

Happiness Hour | The Life of Buddha

Friday, June 27th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Life of Buddha is a special dramatic presentation, inspired by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his teachings, that visually captures the essence of Buddha Shakyamuni’s life. Based on the twelve principal deeds of Buddha, it reveals in a clear and moving way the essential characteristics of a spiritual life.

Join us for movie, snacks and share this meaningful story with sangha friends. 

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Meditation class, Learn how to meditate, Blue Sky Mind, Clear mind, peaceful mind, Special Saturday class, mini retreat, learn to meditate

Special Saturday Class | Blue Sky Mind

Saturday, July 12th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Think of your mind as being like the sky—vast and unobstructed—and of all your thoughts and mental busyness as being like clouds.  Learn how to unveil and meditate on the clarity, luminosity, and natural purity of our own mind, coming to rest in a deeply peaceful state of awareness.

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