Membership

World Peace Starts with Inner Peace

Classes, retreats, and special events suited for all levels. Find deeper meaning in life.
 

Weekly Drop-In Classes

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

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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Meditate in the South Bay!

Thursday, September 25 in Thousand Oaks

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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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