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Meditation & Modern Buddhism

Practice Meditation With Us

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

Upcoming Events & Retreats

Take Control of Your Mind | Learn to Meditate

Saturday, October 19 | 10am - 11:30pm

Anyone can learn to meditate, really. We’re usually just so busy and distracted that it can be hard to believe. But it is possible to gradually improve our ability to quiet and calm our mind through practicing in meditation. It’s just a new skill!

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OPEN HOUSE

Tour & Meditation

Saturday, October 26 | 12:00 - 2:00pm
Stop in to see our meditation room and beautiful shrine. Enjoy snacks, relax with a short guided meditation, and browse our bookstore. Meet others interested in meditation. Feel free to ask questions. Everybody welcome!
 
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Joshua Tree Retreat

Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Friday, Jan 17 - Monday, Jan 20, 2025
The profound teachings of Je Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path” has illuminated the hearts of meditators for centuries. Deeply explore the minds of renunciation, bodhichitta, and the correct view of emptiness and learn how to integrate these minds into daily life.
 
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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

Meditate in the South Bay!

Connecting to a Global Good Heart 

The Kadampa Buddhism Worldwide 2024 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.

2024 International Kadampa Festivals

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

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

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