Special events

In our daily lives, we can develop and strengthen five positive mindsets—known as the Five Forces. These tools empower us to maintain a peaceful mind, even during challenging times. By integrating these forces into our spiritual practice, we accelerate our personal growth and shield ourselves from suffering.

About the teacher

Lowanna Mobley has been a longtime student of our Foundation Program (FP), and serves as our center’s Education Program Coordinator. She is known for her enthusiasm and loving nature, bringing humor and genuine insight to her teaching.

Registration details

Cost: $25; free for members

Location:
Friends Meetinghouse
3224 N Gordon Pl, Milwaukee

Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

But on the auspicious day of June 4, which is both Turning the Wheel of Dharma day and Venerable Geshe-la’s birthday, at Kadampa centers around the world, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.

There will be three sessions of self-guided retreat using the sadhana, The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra and the special request prayer. In the evening, the retreat will conclude with Offering to the Spiritual Guide.

About the teacher

Gen Kelsang Dorje is the resident teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. As the resident teacher Gen Dorje is responsible for teaching and leading meditation classes, retreats, and workshops at the center and in branch locations. He has received extensive training under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Dorje is known for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to our modern life. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate these teachings into a joyful life and is committed to helping people improve their daily lives through meditation and mindfulness.

Registration Details

Cost: Free. This is an in-person only event. Pre-registration not needed; just check in at the door.

A special weekend retreat with visiting teacher Gen Khedrub

When our mind is free from the turbulence of distracting conceptions it becomes calm and smooth. When we are enjoying internal peace and happiness our craving for external sources of pleasure naturally declines and it is easy to remain content.

How to Understand the Mind – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Join us for this special weekend event with visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub who was one of the original teachers here at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. 

We will explore methods of how to develop profound inner peace and generate mental and physical suppleness that arises from concentration. This state is not about forced effort, but a calm, joyful, and stable mind that removes distractions, resulting in lasting happiness. 

About the teacher

Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub is Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Khedrub previously served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone.

Registration details

Cost:
Livestreaming is available for members.

A special weekend retreat with visiting teacher Gen Khedrub

When our mind is free from the turbulence of distracting conceptions it becomes calm and smooth. When we are enjoying internal peace and happiness our craving for external sources of pleasure naturally declines and it is easy to remain content.

How to Understand the Mind – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Join us for this special weekend event with visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub who was one of the original teachers here at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. 

We will explore methods of how to develop profound inner peace and generate mental and physical suppleness that arises from concentration. This state is not about forced effort, but a calm, joyful, and stable mind that removes distractions, resulting in lasting happiness. 

About the teacher

Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub is Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Khedrub previously served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone.

Registration details

Cost:
Livestreaming is available for members.

A special weekend retreat with visiting teacher Gen Khedrub

When our mind is free from the turbulence of distracting conceptions it becomes calm and smooth. When we are enjoying internal peace and happiness our craving for external sources of pleasure naturally declines and it is easy to remain content.

How to Understand the Mind – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Join us for this special weekend event with visiting Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub who was one of the original teachers here at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. 

We will explore methods of how to develop profound inner peace and generate mental and physical suppleness that arises from concentration. This state is not about forced effort, but a calm, joyful, and stable mind that removes distractions, resulting in lasting happiness. 

About the teacher

Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub is Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Khedrub previously served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone.

Registration details

Cost:
Livestreaming is available for members.

Delight in a beautiful outdoor talk and guided meditation by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Dorje, followed by sharing time with Sangha. Engage fully with summer as a time to rejoice in the warmth of others’ kindness, and to use our favorable conditions to deepen love and wisdom. 

This is a community event and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and meet new ones!

“Even the smallest things we take for granted are ours only through the kindness of others.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Joyful Path of Good Fortune

Registration details

This is a free event. No need to register! Just come to Picnic Point, Site #3 in Madison.

When we experience stress and tension in our lives, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed or powerless; but it doesn’t have to be that way! All of us have inner reservoirs of peace, wisdom, and sanity waiting to be discovered. In particular, we can learn to roll with life’s punches and make peace with adversity, essential skills in a world where we cannot always control what happens, whether that’s with personal struggles or the uncertain times we live in. Our real power lies in how we respond and show up for others.

About the teacher

Lowanna Mobley has been a longtime student of our Foundation Program (FP), and serves as our center’s Education Program Coordinator. She is known for her enthusiasm and loving nature, bringing humor and genuine insight to her teaching.

Registration details

Cost: $30 non-members (free for members)
Lunch is an additional $15.

Members: If you are livestreaming, no need to register in advance! Just go to the member livestream page to access the class.

Location:
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison
1825 S Park St, Madison, WI