Gen Kelsang Chöma is a senior Kadampa Buddhist nun who was one of the first Americans to be ordained and asked to teach by Geshe Kelsang. She studied and practiced under his guidance for more than 20 years and has taught in the San Francisco Bay Area; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and throughout New England where she started Serlingpa Meditation Center in Massachusetts.

Eve Brzeski: Meditations for World Peace Teacher at the Temple

Eva Brzeski began her Buddhist practice in Los Angeles in 2004. In 2005, she moved to San Francisco and has continued to study, practice and teach in the New Kadampa Tradition. She is well-loved for her sincerity and warmth, and she shows the joy of living a spiritual life. She teaches our Sunday Morning Meditations for World Peace class at the Temple from 11:00am-12:30pm

Sarah Knittle: Thursday evening meditation class Teacher and co-Teacher in the Marina, SF

Sarah Knittle has been studying the teachings of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for several years and is a sincere and dedicated student and volunteer. She teaches our Thursday night drop-in meditation class at the Temple and co-teaches the Marina class in San Francisco. She is also an active mother of two pre-teen girls.

Gaby Márdero: Meditación en Español Teacher

Gaby Márdero began practicing Kadampa Buddhism in Mexico City in 2007. Currently, she is a Foundation Program student at KMC-San Francisco, and she teaches a Friday evening meditation class in Spanish at the Center. Gaby is appreciated for her loving nature and her commitment to be of benefit to others 

Gaby Márdero comenzó a practicar el Budismo Kadampa en la ciudad de México, en 2007. Actualmente, es estudiante del Programa Fundamental en el Centro de Meditación Kadampa San Francisco (CMK-SF) y da clases de meditación en español los viernes por la tarde en el Centro. Gaby es muy apreciada por su actitud amorosa y su compromiso por ayudar a los demás.

Reed Sherman: Foundation Program Teacher in San Jose 

Reed Sherman began his Buddhist practice in Seattle in 1994. He has lived in San Francisco for 12 years and continues to study, practice and teach Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Reed teaches the Foundation Program in San Jose.

Carroll Child: Branch Teacher in the Marina, San Francisco

Carroll is a Teacher Training Program student at KMC-San Francisco, and he teaches a Sunday noon-time class in the Marina District of San Francisco. He is a long-term Buddhist practitioner, and his engaging teachings emphasize the practical integration of meditation and Buddha's wisdom into our daily lives.

Alise Halbert: Branch Teacher in downtown San Francisco

Alise Halbert has been studying, practicing and volunteering at Saraha Kadampa Buddhist Center since 2000. She enjoys the opportunity to share her love of meditation and Buddhist philosophy at the downtown SF lunchtime meditation class on Tuesdays.

Susan Tait: Branch Teacher in Hayward

Susan Tait has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for six years. She is a student in the Teacher Training Program at KMC-San Francisco, and she teaches in Hayward. She is known for her cheerful manner and clear teachings. She joyfully encourages students and fellow practitioners to apply Buddhist teachings in their daily lives.

Kathleen Thurston: Teacher in San Francisco

Kathleen Thurston, a student of Geshe Kelsang since 2000, taught Kadampa Buddhism in Marin for several years, and she presently substitutes for Gen Kelsang Chöma and other teachers at KMC-San Francisco. She is well-loved for her warmth, clarity, and love of the Buddhist teachings.