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Upcoming Events & Retreats

The Art of Letting Go, mini retreat, learn to meditate, emotional freedom, reduce unhelpful states of minds, free from anxiety, stress and anger.

Mini Retreat | The Art of Letting Go

Saturday, December 13th | 10:00-1:00 PM 

In this meditation workshop, discover the deep peace of mind, emotional freedom and genuine happiness that comes from learning – and in time mastering – the art of letting go.

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Learn to Meditate, Meditation, Buddhist teachings, practical ways to find inner peace, how to reduce anxiety, sleep better, improve sleep, connect with others, Calm Amidst the Chaos, find inner peace, Kadampa, teachings, discussion, mediation, Hermosa Beach, SouthBay

Food for Thought | Calm Amidst the Chaos

Friday, December 19th | 6:00-7:30 PM 

Enjoy light appetizers and refreshing mocktails as we explore the theme Calm Amidst the Chaos. Through a short teaching presentation and discussion, we’ll discover practical ways to find inner steadiness even when life feels overwhelming.

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Retreat, Silent Retreat, 3 Day Silent Retreat, how to be calm, Learn to Meditate, Meditation, Buddhist teachings, practical ways to find inner peace, how to reduce anxiety, sleep better, improve sleep, connect with others, find inner peace, Kadampa, teachings, discussion, mediation, Hermosa Beach, SouthBay

3-Day Silent Retreat | Clarity of Mind

Friday, December 26th - Sunday, December 28th 

Step away from distraction and immerse yourself in the stillness of silence. This retreat offers guided meditations and teachings on Sutra Mahamudra, a profound method for discovering the natural clarity and peace of the mind. Through silence, reflection, and gentle guidance, we will learn to let go of mental busyness and experience a deeper, more spacious awareness.

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Alternative New Year’s Eve Party, NYE 2025, Healthy NYE New Year’s party, how to be calm, Learn to Meditate, Meditation, Buddhist teachings, practical ways to find inner peace, how to reduce anxiety, sleep better, improve sleep, connect with others, find inner peace, Kadampa, teachings, discussion, mediation, Hermosa Beach, SouthBay, Southern California

Alternative New Year's Eve Party and Prayers 

Wednesday, December 31st | 7:00-9:00 PM 

A MEANINGFUL HOLIDAY — End the year with your spiritual community to create causes for a happy 2026. Enjoy a brief talk and guided meditation by Kadam Gerry and engage in beautiful chanted prayers​ to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion​. 

By coming together in such a special way, we can end the year with​inner peace and a mind of ​compassion, which we will dedicate for the welfare of the whole world. What a meaningful way to end the year! Enjoy holiday mocktails and tasty refreshments with sangha friends.

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Meditate in the South Bay!

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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meditation Retreat near me hermosa beach fall festival Oct 9 - 15

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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