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

Food for Thought, Detox the Mind, meditation, purifying, retreat

Food for Thought

Detox the Mind

Friday, May 2 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Feeling mentally cluttered or overwhelmed? Let go of the noise and reconnect with your inner peace.  Join us for an evening of guided meditation and practical teachings designed to help you release negative thoughts and create space for clarity and positivity.  Enjoy nourishing food, refreshing mocktails, and uplifting, practical advice you can start applying right away.

 
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Learn to meditate, become more relaxed and focused, take control of thoughts, ocean

Special Saturday Class

Learn to Meditate

Saturday, May 10th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Take Control of Your Mind

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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Geshe-la, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, mantra, retreats

Offering Our Faith Retreat

Wednesday, June 4th | 10:00am - 11:15am & 5:00pm - 6:15pm

On June 4, Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day, we will celebrate the birthday of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.  With minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we will offer him our faith by reciting the special prayer, Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from His Faithful Disciples.

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Benefit and Bliss Fundraiser, community gathering, evening

Community FUNdraiser

An Evening of Benefit and Bliss

Saturday, June 7th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wishing to grow our Center and help more people in our area find inner peace, join us for a special FUNdraising evening of amazing food, musical performances — including our very own Gavin Heaney, and surprise guests! It will be a lively gathering with our spiritual friends, our Sangha.  Also, you’ll have the opportunity to support the Center materially by participating in the silent auction with an amazing array of items and unique services. 

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Food for thought, controlling desire, appetizers, meditation, discussion

Food for Thought

Controlling Desire

Friday, June 13th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Everyone experiences the pain associated with craving and attachment, and many people suffer from some type of addiction. Through exploring Buddha’s profound teachings and meditations we can learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting that compel us to seek satisfaction from deceptive sources. Whether you struggle with food, drugs, social media, relationships, or any form of addictive behavior, this retreat will help you gain insight into these pervasive and painful mental habits. 

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Good Karma, mini retreat, purify, transform negativity, understanding karma, create lasting happiness

Mini Retreat | Good Karma

Saturday, June 21st | 10:00am - 1:00pm

Buddha's teachings on karma explain the relationship between our mind, our actions, and our experiences. Understanding how karma functions puts us in control of our life. We can learn to transform, purify, and avoid negativity, thereby creating the lasting happiness we wish for.

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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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Meditate in the South Bay!

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.

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