Membership

Meditation for all levels.

Classes. Retreats. Study programs.

"I am so glad I found this beautiful, serene place and community - such a jewel!" - Google Review
 

Upcoming Events & Retreats

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Special Saturday Class | Relax and Reflect

Saturday, August 9th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Practice timeless Buddhist techniques to relax our minds. Learn valuable tools for daily peace at this Saturday class.

with Kadampa Teacher, Sheana Johnson

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Hermosa Beach Retreat | 2-Day Getaway

Saturday, August 23rd + Sunday, August 24th

Rejuvenate at this peaceful meditation retreat in lovely Hermosa Beach.

with Kadam Gerry Donovan

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Mini Retreat | How to Quiet Your Mind

Saturday, September 6th

Everything we need is already here, come learn practical methods to train your mind.

with Kadam Gerry Donovan

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Special Saturday Class | Pure Enjoyments

Saturday, September 20th

Once we have cleared our mind of mistaken views, all our actions will naturally be pure. There will no longer be the slightest trace of suffering, impurity, or problems. This is how to find true happiness from within our mind.

with Kadam Gerry Donovan

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Meditate in the South Bay!

Thursday, September 25 in Thousand Oaks

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Weekly Drop-In Classes

11:00am - 12:15pm
with Crista Riccio
12:15-12:45pm
with Lola Cumiford
7:00 - 8:15pm
with Nick Ploplys
12:00 - 1:00pm
with Keith Holmes
7:00 - 8:15pm
with John Williams

International Fall Festival 2025 IKRC Grand Canyon

Connecting to a Global Good Heart 

The Kadampa Buddhism Worldwide 2025 brochure gives information about the International Festivals and Dharma Celebrations as well as visiting some of the beautiful Kadampa centers throughout the world.

Pick up a brochure at our Hermosa Beach center or download a pdf to your device.

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Meet Our Resident Teacher

Kadam Gerry Donovan

Resident Teacher of Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center

Kadam Gerry has been practicing under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche since 2006. He has studied for many years in the Foundation and Teacher Training Programs and completed the six month intensive teacher training program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England. Kadam Gerry has served as Admin Director and taught for many years in New Bedford, MA and Providence, RI.

He has personally felt the great benefit of dharma practice in his own life and gives accessible teachings in a lighthearted way.

Kadam Gerry teaches Sunday Morning, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Mid-Day, Saturday mini-retreats as well as our more in-depth study classes; Foundation Program and Teacher Training Program. He also guides FP and TTP Retreats and Special Events throughout the year.

© 2023 Mahamudra KMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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