Kadampa Meditation Center Austin

04/04/2026

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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has always held the intention to benefit the people of the modern world through offering them Kadam Dharma. Through his immeas...

04/04/2026

✨The first Saturday in April we commemorate the founding of NKT-IKBU by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991🪻

The occasion is marked by special events and by pujas and dedications at Kadampa centers worldwide.

Prayers are made for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world so that all living beings might quickly find permanent inner peace.

Above all, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang in founding NKT-IKBU.

As he explains in his book The Mirror of Dharma:

“The Indian Buddhist Master Atisha founded the Kadampa lineage in general, and Je Tsongkhapa founded the New Kadampa lineage in particular. Both lineages are the very essence of Buddha’s teachings and are most suitable for people of this modern age.”

In recent times, Venerable Geshe Kelsang brought these two precious lineages into the modern world and founded the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT-IKBU).

He left an extraordinary legacy from his life’s work and inspired thousands of people of all nationalities to continue creating the conditions for pure Kadam Dharma to spread throughout the world.

Thank you Geshe-la! 🐢

May the precious, supreme bodhichitta
Grow where it has not yet grown;
Where it has grown, may it not decrease,
But flourish for evermore.

💛💜

To know more about Venerable Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s legacy:
https://kadampa.org/venerable-geshe-kelsang-gyatso

04/04/2026

Visualizing Buddha & Receiving Blessings
Wednesday, April 15
6:30pm-8pm

Please join us as we celebrate Buddha's Enlightenment Day! On April 15 we celebrate Buddha demonstrating how to attain enlightenment. Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom, completely free from mistaken appearance, whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being. It is the source of all true happiness.

On this holy day, we engage in a short teaching, chanted prayers and a guided visualization of Buddha, led by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at KMC Austin.
Everyone welcome!

https://meditationinaustin.org/retreats-page/
Held at: Vessel Offsite
7101 Easy Wind Drive
Unit 3108
Austin

04/04/2026

The NKT-IKBU Spring Festival is coming right up. Join Kadampas from around the world in England where we will receive the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus and teachings from the Eight Verses of Training the Mind with Gen-la Khyenrab. https://kadampafestivals.org/spring

04/04/2026

Saturday, April 4
10:30am-11:15am
Enjoy a special breathing meditation with instruction and guidance.
Live-stream only! Everyone welcome.
www.MeditationInAustin.org

Get the link after you register.

04/03/2026

Rejoicing on NKT Day
Saturday, April 4
OSG 4pm-6pm
Live-streamed only!

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang in founding NKT-IKBU in 1991. We will mark this special day with Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja.

On this day, we will join other Kadampas around the world praying for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma so that all living beings might quickly find permanent inner peace.

This year we have special reason to celebrate as KMC Austin is on the cusp of a significant new development in the city helping us cause Dharma to flourish in Austin. Please join us for prayers and offerings. Everyone welcome!

Get the zoom link on the chanted prayers page: https://meditationinaustin.org/chanted-prayers/

04/02/2026

Some days it really is an art!
Join on SUNDAYS IN April
The Art of Not Losing It
Buddhist advice for troubled times
SUNDAYS, 11AM-12:15PM

The Art of Not Losing It is a practical Buddhist class about staying steady when life pushes your buttons. Instead of reacting with stress, frustration, or overwhelm, you’ll learn how to pause, work with your mind, and respond with clarity and kindness.

Through guided meditation and simple teachings, discover why we get triggered, how to interrupt unhelpful patterns, and how to build real inner stability.
$12pp/$6 for seniors, students.

https://meditationinaustin.org/drop-in-classes/

04/02/2026

Taming the Restless Mind
Buddhist advice for peace and alm
Thursdays in April, 6:30pm-7:45pm

Live-streamed!
With the constant flow of information and the rush of modern life, it can be difficult to truly relax—even when we
have a few quiet minutes to ourselves. A restless mind can easily slip into agitation, distraction, or boredom.

In these Thursday evening classes taught by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher, discover the value of meditation and learn how to look more deeply within your own mind. Through gentle guidance and practical techniques, you’ll begin
to cultivate calm, clarity, and a sense of inner stillness you can carry into daily life.
$12 pp/$6 students, seniors.

https://meditationinaustin.org/drop-in-classes/

04/01/2026

OMAHHUM Meditation
Saturday, April 4
10:30am-11:15am
Live-streamed!

In this class, we will introduce the special breathing meditation known as the OM AH HUM meditation which combines the breath with a simple mantra recitation. Internally chanting these sacred sounds can bring peace and healing.

Join us as we learn how to incorporate this simple, powerful form of practice into our daily lives.

Everyone Welcome! $10/$5 Seniors, Members free