OUR TEACHERS

Resident Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang

One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.

Second Resident Teacher: Kadam Kyle Davis

Kadam Kyle has engaged in in-depth study at both the Temple in New York and on the Special Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. His joyful and sincere example in daily life, and his clear and practical approach to the teachings have inspired many people in their spiritual lives. Kadam Kyle is also the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Brooklyn.

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Charlie Stuart
Charlie Stuart

Charlie has been practicing Buddhism for many years and has been helping the Saratoga Springs classes. He is now teaching the weekly Tuesday meditations. He is appreciated for his clear, light-hearted, and practical presentation of Buddhist teachings.

Gen Kelsang Chenma
Gen Kelsang Chenma

Gen Chenma was ordained by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2004 and has been studying and practicing Kadam Dharma for over 25 years. Her teaching style is down to earth and practical with light humor and joy, helping students to apply Dharma easily in their daily lives.

Evelyn Williams
Evelyn Williams

As a Dharma teacher, Evelyn has uncovered how teaching is a joyful and enlightening experience. It also strengthens her dharma practice. This is the foundation that guides her teachings as well as emphasizing the beauty which is unveiled as we study and integrate the teachings within our busy lives.

Rebecca Rehorn
Rebecca Rehorn

Rebecca has taught at KMC NY and maintained a Branch Class for nearly 14 years. Rebecca is passionate about sharing Buddha’s teachings to help others gain an experience of inner spaciousness and peace.

Sarah Shaffer
Sarah Shaffer

Sarah is a Teacher at KMC New York where she studies in the Teacher Training Program. She is the main teacher for the Sparta Meditation class. Her teachings are practical and show how we can easily include meditation and Buddha’s timeless advice into daily life.

Sara Wendt
Sara Wendt

Sara has been a Kadampa practitioner for 23 years. She’s been teaching the Sunday Prayers for World Peace class since she moved to the area from NYC three years ago. Before that Sara taught various branches, General Program classes and the Foundation Program at the Kadampa Meditation Center, NYC. She’s very happy to now call Glen Spey her home.

Zoe Greenbaum
Zoe Greenbaum

Since first meeting Buddha’s teachings in 2006, Zoe’s practice has brought joy, lightness and love to all of her relationships. Her enthusiasm for teaching comes from the transformative power of meditation and its practical approach to solving life’s challenges. She delights in encouraging others to bring the teachings to life and to experience the beauty and magic for themselves!