The Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina (KMC NC) is a member of an international family of more than 1200 Buddhist Centers in more than 40 countries throughout the world, known as the New Kadampa Tradition or NKT. The founder of NKT is the internationally renowned Buddhist scholar, teacher, and author, Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

New Kadampa Buddhism is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings designed especially for the people of the modern world. All the practices come from Buddha Shakyamuni and have been preserved over 2500 years by an unbroken lineage of fully realized teachers.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s presentation retains all the meanings and insights of Buddha’s original teachings, in a way that is accessible and suitable for anyone to practice in the modern-day. Through this presentation, anyone regardless of nationality, culture, age, or gender can learn and practice scientifically proven methods that solve the problems of daily life and lead to true and lasting happiness.

KMC NC exists to bring these authentic Buddhist teachings to the people of North Carolina, to enable anyone to find happiness by improving their mind through meditation, contemplation, and practice of Buddha’s teachings.

The teachings and meditations in KMC NC are particularly suitable for busy people in our modern world. They provide clear insights into ways of thinking that are the source of problems and show how you can think positively.  With meditation and contemplation, you can overcome emotions such as anger, jealousy, obsession, and craving, and experience a more happy and peaceful existence, free from fear and anxiety. You will be able to deal more effectively with unexpected and unwanted situations that occur, and enjoy more peaceful and harmonious relationships.

Everyone is welcome at KMC NC.  You do not have to think of yourself as a Buddhist to benefit from the teachings and meditations. Everyone can benefit from learning to meditate as part of a modern daily lifestyle.