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The solution to all the problems of daily life is to cherish others.

--from Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso,

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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

The Spiritual Director of Saraha Buddhist Center and the New Kadampa Tradition is Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Geshe Kelsang is a fully- accomplished meditation master and internationally-renowned teacher of Kadampa Buddhism.

From the age of eight, Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet. He then spent the next 18 years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.

Geshe-la
He has dedicated his entire life to teaching Buddhism, with the sole aim of helping others to discover a meaningful life and to solve their problems. He is the Founder and Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition--International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

Geshe-la has written 21 highly-acclaimed books that reveal the complete path to enlightenment, trained hundreds of meditation teachers through the Teacher Training Program, and established over 1,100 meditation Centers in over 40 countries.

A humble monk, he is made extraordinary by his selfless wish and tireless work for others to have everything they need to follow the spiritual path. Through his instructions,Geshe-la shows how we can integrate Buddha's advice into our modern lives and find real, lasting peace and happiness.

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Jul 18th, 2009
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Jul 28th, 2009
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Two Day Calendar

Saturday
Prayers for World Peace
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday
Foundation Program
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday
Prayers for World Peace
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday
Hayward Class
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday
Wishfulfilling Jewel puja
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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