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“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Weekly Drop-in Classes  

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Find deeper inner peace and lasting happiness!

Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center in the heart of the South Bay is a welcoming community where people from all backgrounds can explore meditation and Buddha’s timeless wisdom applicable to 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. Study and practice with like-minded people through weekly meditation classes, retreats, and special events for all levels.

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

Events & Retreats

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The Art of Meditation

Saturday November 7th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Anyone can learn to meditate, really. It’s just a new skill!

By gently and patiently practicing, we can learn to let go of unhelpful tendencies to feel stressed or overwhelmed. We can take control of our thoughts and feelings to become more relaxed and focused

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Dealing with Difficult People

SAT November 14th | 10:00am-1:00pm

Relationships can be our greatest source of joy—and sometimes our deepest frustration. This class explores practical Kadampa Buddhist methods for keeping a peaceful mind when faced with criticism, conflict, or misunderstanding.

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Friendsgiving Potluck

Friendsgiving Potluck

SUN November 22nd| 12:30 - 2:00pm 

Join us for an outdoor Friendsgiving Potluck to enjoy good food and great company—both new faces and old friends.

This is a plant-powered feast, so please sign up to bring your favorite vegetarian dish! Bring a friend along to this free event. Everyone is welcome. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

 

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Calm Amidst the Chaos

Saturday December 12th | 10:00am - 1:00pm

This workshop explores why our expectations create so much of our stress, and how loosening our grip on how things 'should' go — including our own performance — opens the door to ease.

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Food for Thought Freedom From Anxiety

Freedom From Anxiety (Food For Thought)

FRI December 18th| 6:00 - 7:30pm 

Discover simple life-hacks from Buddha’s timeless wisdom that help us recognize, reduce, and eventually abandon our anxiety. These radical ways of thinking can turn everyday difficulties and problems on their head, revolutionizing our thinking, our day, and beyond.

 

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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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Events and Retreats

Special workshops 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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