Membership

Mahamudra KMC Teachers

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 Saturday Mini-Retreats, Foundation Retreats, and Special Events throughout the year.

Crista Riccio

Crista is our Education Program Coordinator. She met Kadampa Buddhism in 2015 through the Kid’s and Families class. As a dedicated student in our Teacher Training Program, she delights in sharing the teachings through her own experience of them. 

Nick Ploplys

Nick has been practicing for many years and studies on the Teacher Training Program. His teachings are clear and lighthearted, coming from a sincere wish for to enjoy the benefits of meditation and Buddha’s timeless wisdom.

Keith Holmes

Keith has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 2005, and is part of our Teacher Training Program. He teaches with great enthusiasm and is skilled in inspiring others in their practice. He’s an active volunteer at the Center and assists with the Sunday morning class.

John Williams

John met Kadampa Buddhism in 2007 and studies on the Teacher Training  Program. He has  a practical way of engaging with students that’s easy to understand and apply to everyday life.

Lola Cumiford

Lola has been studying Kadampa Buddhism for more than for 12 years. She shares Buddha’s wisdom with a gentle, loving heart and complete sincerity. Lola also volunteers as our treasurer and a class assistant.

Michael Regan

Michael kindly volunteers as our admin director and is frequently found at our registration desk greeting people. He's been practicing for a number of years and has huge enthusiasm for the benefits of meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom.

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