Our Teachers

In his teachings Geshe Kelsang emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life, the need to be truly happy, and how to cultivate a good heart to help others and he demonstrates these qualities perfectly in his own life.

Our Spiritual Director

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

The Founder & Spiritual Director of Ganden Ling Buddhist Center is Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Geshe Kelsang is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. He was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of eight and spent almost 40 years in concentrated study and meditation.

Since arriving in the West in 1977, he has worked selflessly to provide all the conditions we need to enter, make progress upon and complete the Buddhist path to lasting happiness and peace.

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has written 20 books on Buddhism that clearly and practically explain every aspect of Buddha’s teachings, trained qualified Buddhist teachers in 35 countries around the world and established over 1000 Centers and branches.

Through his compassionate activities we now have three levels of unique study programs to help us live a life of great meaning and benefit.

Our Resident Teacher

Kelsang Namdrol

Kelsang Namdrol is a devout disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for many years.

Her kind heart and good example provide an excellent foundation for teaching Buddhism to others. Through her practical teaching, she benefits us all by encouraging a peaceful mind.