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“Without inner peace in the hearts of living beings, there can be no outer peace.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
meditation room

meditation room

study programs

study programs

community room

community room


Find deeper inner peace and lasting happiness in everyday life. Welcome to our peaceful city sanctuary!

Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center in the heart of Hermosa Beach is a welcoming and growing community where people from all backgrounds can explore meditation and Buddha’s timeless wisdom for modern life.

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll find inspiration and support in our peaceful, inclusive space. Discover a second home among like-minded individuals through weekly meditation classes, retreats, and special events for all levels.

Part of a global network of over 1,300 Kadampa Centers in 50 countries, Mahamudra KMC offers authentic teachings for a more joyful, peaceful, and meaningful life.

Weekly Classes

We have several of weekly drop-in classes, which are suitable for everyone. They include guided meditation, practical teachings, Q&A and discussion. 

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Weekend Events

Special courses and mini-retreats give you a taste of meditation and Buddha's timeless wisdom. Suitable for newcomers and those with some experience.

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Become a Member

Membership is a cost effective way to take full advantage of classes. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development of world peace.

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Be positive

Learn how to be realistically positive

Be peaceful

Find inner peace in a turbulent world

Be happy

Find joy in everyday life

Weekly Drop-in Classes  

Suitable for all levels
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

Fasting Retreat Purification

Fasting Retreat

Buddha's Enlightenment Day

Tuesday, April 15 | 6:45am - 2:30pm

In this retreat we accumulate huge merit, purify vast negativity for ourselves and others, and receive powerful blessings to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment.

 
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Purification retreat, meditation

Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

Preliminary Retreat

Saturday, April 26th - Sunday, April 27th | 9:00am - 4:30pm

This retreat is a powerful method for purifying our negative karma. By deepening our reliance on Buddha Vajrasattva in this retreat, we will cleanse our mind of delusions, negativities, and obstacles that both cause us suffering and hold us back from reaching our full inner potential.

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Food for Thought, Detox the Mind, meditation, purifying

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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Benefit and Bliss Fundraiser, community gathering, evening

Community FUNdraiser

An Evening of Benefit and Bliss

Saturday, May 17th | 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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